How to make an autumn wreath out of paper
The start of a new season is just the time to give your home a bit of a lift, and this pretty paper autumn wreath is a great way to add some colour to your place.
Use your favourite leaf punches or dies and bright autumnal papers to make your project – or mix it up and go for purples, oranges, and blacks to make a spooky Halloween wreath instead.
Once you’ve cut your leaves, use a little Distress Ink to colour the edges of the paper – it’s a great way to give your finished make that Autumnal feeling!
You'll need some patterned paper to make this fall wreath, so take a look at our ever-growing collection of free patterned papers. They're all free and there are lots of different themes to choose from – we love these free autumnal leaves papers or these cute squirrel and owl papers!
Get the right kit
We've used a hot glue gun to make this fall wreath, so why not check out our round-up of the best glue guns and best die-cutting machines.
How to make an Autumn wreath
You will need:
- Patterned paper
- Corrugated card
- Circle cutter or circular object (such as a dinner plate) to draw around
- Die-cutting machine
- Leaf-shaped die
- Distress Ink (we're using the shade Rusty Hinge)
- Hot glue gun
- Ribbon
Step 1
To make your Autumn wreath, first, use a circle cutter or dinner plate to cut a 25cm circle of corrugated card.
Cut a smaller circle from the center (around 18cm in diameter) to form a ring – this will form the main structure of your fall wreath.
Step 2
Cut 2 x 10cm strips of patterned paper and use these to cover the ring completely, securing them with pieces of double-sided tape or some strong glue.
PVA works well – just make sure to leave enough time for it to dry.
Step 3
Die-cut lots of different leaves from a variety of patterned papers. Curl the edges with a bone folder, then use a blending tool to add ink to the outside edges.
If you don’t have leaf-shaped dies, you can also find punches – failing that, you can download some leaf templates to trace and cut out with a pair of scissors.
Step 4
Once the leaves are completely dry, use a glue gun to glue them around the cardboard ring. Overlap them, making sure they’re all pointing in the same direction.
Step 5
Take two lengths of ribbon that coordinate with your papers. Use one to create a hanging loop and glue behind your wreath. Tie the other into a bow and attach to the front.
Now find somewhere to display your fall wreath!
We love seeing what you make, so don’t forget to share your craft projects with us on Instagram or Facebook!
Precision prints
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Get creative with your paper autumn wreath
The great thing about this autumn paper wreath tutorial is that you can use it as a starting point to get creative. Even if you don't have a die-cutting machine or distress ink, you can still come up with your own crafty shapes and solutions.
Find your favourite autumn wreath
Can't get enough of gorgeous door decor? You can switch things up throughout autumn with the huge selection of Fall wreath ideas from Gathered!
