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How To Make A Christmas Wreath Decoration With Sparkly Pipe Cleaners

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By SweetiePie


Today I have been on a roll writing about what I think and feel. It is so liberating to always write when the mood strikes, and to never be afraid of your opinions and insights. However, it is time for another crafting hub and since Christmas is my favorite time of the year I will be sharing a fun craft on how to make a Christmas wreath decoration using sparkly pipe cleaners. Here are the materials needed for this project:

  • Sparkly Pipe Cleaners
  • A Large Circular Object
  • A Smaller Circular Object
  • Cardstock
  • Scissors
  • Your Imagination

If you are picky make sure to have several pipe cleaners of the same color on hand for making your Christmas wreath decoration. However, I was happy to use both green and red sparkly pipe cleaners because this gave my craft a very Christmasie look.

Make a cute Christmas wreath decoration made with cardstock and sparkly pipe cleaners.

Step One: Trace Around The Larger Circle

For this step I actually used the outside of a canning jar lid, which is perfect because the outside can be used for the larger circle.

Trace around the outside of a canning jar lead for the larger circle.
Trace around the outside of a canning jar lead for the larger circle.

Step Two: Trace Around The Smaller Circle

Trace the smaller circle in the center of the larger one. I used the inside of the canning jar lid because it was ideal for the shape of the smaller circle.

Trace around the inner circle of the canning jar lid.
Trace around the inner circle of the canning jar lid.

Step Three: Cut Out The Shape

Cut the Christmas wreath template out of the cardstock. Do not worry about imperfections in cutting because the sparkly pipe cleaners will cover these up.

Cut out the Christmas wreath template.
Cut out the Christmas wreath template.

Step Four: Wrap The First Pipe Cleaner Around The Cardstock Template

The first pipe cleaner I decided to wrap around the Christmas wreath template was green. Choose whatever color of sparkly pipe cleaners you like for this project, or buy a package of one type of colors such as green, blue, sliver, or red.  It would be pretty to use all green pipe cleaners for this project because it would look slightly more realistic.

Wrap the green sparkly pipe cleaner around the cardstock.
Wrap the green sparkly pipe cleaner around the cardstock.

Step Five: Repeat Step Four

Wrap another green sparkly pipe cleaner around the cardstock Christmas wreath. Squish the pipe cleaners together to make sure that none of the white cardstock is showing through. The bonus of using all green pipe cleaners is that the bristles look like needles of an evergreen pine. However, I decided to use both green and red because those were the supplies I had on hand. When it comes to crafting I believe in using the supplies I have lying around the house as opposed to buying new ones for each project.

Use another green pipe cleaner to wrap around the cardstock Christmas wreath template.
Use another green pipe cleaner to wrap around the cardstock Christmas wreath template.

Step Six And Seven: Repeat The Above Step

I used a red pipe cleaner for step six and step seven to wrap around the Christmas wreath carstock template. If you are picky you can use only sparkly green pipe cleaners, but I decided to use both red and green because this is what I had on hand. Also, I love the contrast in the final wreath decoration as you can see.

Keep wrapping pipe cleaners around the Christmas reath carstock template.
Keep wrapping pipe cleaners around the Christmas reath carstock template.

Finished Product: A Pretty Chrismas Wreath Decoration

Hang the Christmas wreath decoration on a tree or even glue it onto a card as an embellishment. The ideas for this cute project are limitless. Have fun making a cute sparkly Christmas wreath decoration.

Add glue to the Christmas wreath to embellish a pretty handmade Christmas card.  The sky is the limit when it comes to creative ideas with making sparkly Christmas wreath decorations.
Add glue to the Christmas wreath to embellish a pretty handmade Christmas card. The sky is the limit when it comes to creative ideas with making sparkly Christmas wreath decorations.

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G-Ma Johnson profile image

G-Ma Johnson  says:
12 months ago

Nicely done and very pretty...Good job my dear...thanks for the demo...G-Ma :o) hugs

SweetiePie profile image

SweetiePie  says:
12 months ago

Thank you so much for stopping by and comment G-Ma. These sparkly Christmas wreathes made with pipe cleaners are very fun for the entire family. My mom actually thought of this idea, so I decided to write a hub about it.

B.T. Evilpants profile image

B.T. Evilpants  says:
12 months ago

Cute! These would be great for antler enhancement purposes!

SweetiePie profile image

SweetiePie  says:
12 months ago

That is a great idea B.T. Evilpants! Maybe I should make a miniature jackalope out of sparkly pipe cleaners. Would that be cute? :)

B.T. Evilpants profile image

B.T. Evilpants  says:
12 months ago

Take plenty of pics!

SweetiePie profile image

SweetiePie  says:
12 months ago

I definitely will :).

JJC13 profile image

JJC13  says:
12 months ago

Nice improvised ideas for decorations this season.

SweetiePie profile image

SweetiePie  says:
12 months ago

Thanks JJC13. I appreciate the compliment! Pipe cleaners are fun to make any type of craft with year around.

AL Freed profile image

AL Freed  says:
12 months ago

You always do good work! Love your work. I have been down with my computer as of late. I will keep up with you and one other lady I found. Most men will be jealous of her success though. See her on her site Chu4Health.com if you search from the address bar.

SweetiePie profile image

SweetiePie  says:
12 months ago

Thanks for the comments Al. Have a great night!

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SweetiePie  says:
12 months ago

Al,

I went to that website and it is an advertisement for an ebook. I do not know many people who will be jealous of that. Oh well, I am a little disappointed because I thought maybe your comment was genuine.

compu-smart profile image

compu-smart  says:
12 months ago

Another cool sweetiepie idea,! good job!

Have you thought about doing hand jobs! :D

SweetiePie profile image

SweetiePie  says:
11 months ago

Why thank you Compu-smart, I am skilled with my hands :).

C.S.Alexis profile image

C.S.Alexis  says:
11 months ago

I like to use pipe cleaners too. They are easy to work with. Good idea here, thanks for sharing.

SweetiePie profile image

SweetiePie  says:
11 months ago

C.S. Alexis,

I love the pipe cleaner crafts, and these sure are good ones for kids.

Godslittlechild profile image

Godslittlechild  says:
2 months ago

So simple, so elegant! Really good idea, thanks!

SweetiePie profile image

SweetiePie  says:
2 months ago

Godslittlechild,

Yes the pipe cleaners are great for crafting, especially the sparkly ones!

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