Porcelain Paper Wreath
Artwork by Vanessa Spencer
My inspiration for this project came from page 13 of the autumn 2008 issue of Somerset Life (1LIF-0804). Artist Connie Govea Stuart regularly creates artwork for the Store Sweet Magnolia and her paper wreaths are one of the many stunning projects featured in this article.
To begin with I used an old wire hanger from the drycleaners and with the wire created a circle shape. Then using paper from an old novel and various papers from the Porcelain collection (5BG-CPOR1617), I decorated the wreath by alternating the two. The technique I used was really easy – for the book paper just roll up a sheet then fold it over the wire and secure it to the wreath by stapling it close to the wire. For the Porcelain papers I cut simple strips and then wrapped them around the wire and like the book paper – you will secure the strips by stapling close to the wire. Attach all the pieces and leave a small portion open on the bottom right side.
Use scalloped edged scissors to trim the edges of all the Porcelain strips. Take a strip of cheesecloth and adhere it to the circle – this will cover up the staples and give it some vintage flair. For the decorative piece on the bottom right corner – take three rolled up pieces of book paper and glue them together. Attach the large flower die-cut sticker from the porcelain collection. If you like you can ink the edges of the flower lightly with brown ink. Then stamp a brown birdcage from the Aviary stamp set (5BG-STA1631) onto a piece of beige paper. Cut out the birdcage and attach it to the large flower with one of the Porcelain brads (5BG-MET1626). Secure the whole piece to the wreath with leftover cheesecloth and a wooden clothespin. |
