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Series 6: The Box Chain #5 – Paper Wreath

June 20, 2011 by Michele

Happy Monday!
Well well well, if it isn’t another installment in the Box Chain Series… I know. I keep suggesting that the end of the series is nigh. And then I change my mind. It’s just that for a while there, I was making box chains with a vengeance. Box chaining at the boy’s karate. Box chaining in the car. Box chaining while watching TV. Box chaining in the shower… That’s a lie. I never made ’em in the shower. The point is, I was obsessed. I was a box chaining machine. I made heaps of ’em. So, yes, you may see one more teensy box chain craft in the future… Two at the very most.
Ready? Let’s ride!
Tutorial: Box Chain Paper Wreath
You will need:
  • Many box chains made from junk mail, newspaper, or old gift wrap (I show you how to make box chains HERE.)
  • An embroidery hoop (I found mine in my beloved thrift store.)
  • Glue (I used carpenter’s glue because it’s oh so strong.)
  • Some clothes pins or paper clips to use as clamps (Not shown.)
To begin, take your box chains and make several long strands by glueing your short chains together into long ones. I made 4 long strands but you may have to make more or less depending on the width of your chains and the size of your hoop.

Take a long box chain strand and wrap it loosely around the hoop. You will have to adjust the size of the strand, either by glueing on or cutting off a box chain section, depending on the size of hoop you use.
Clamp the ends of the strand together using a clothespin or paper clip.
Wrap a second box chain strand, wrapping it around the hoop as many times as the first one. Adjust the length as necessary. Clamp the ends.
Continue adding your long box chain strands, wrapping them around and around….

… until the hoop is fully covered, disappears as if by magic, and a pretty paper wreath emerges!

Fun? Oh yes. And with so many colour possibilities too. I see a Canada Day red and white version, or a July 4th red, white and blue version, a Christmas version, a fall version. I see a lot of versions, eh? Pick one. Make it. Let me know how it goes.
To see the rest of Series 6, scroll to the bottom of the Series page.
Alright. Well, you have a fantastical day now. I will too. And I’ll see you again on Wednesday!

Filed Under: Christmas crafts, Christmas crafts, paper crafts, paper crafts, reuse, The Box Chain, Tutorials Tagged With: home decor, junk mail, recycling, tutorial, Wreath

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  1. KJ@letsgoflyakite says

    June 20, 2011 at 11:09 am

    I had no idea from the pic that there was an embroidery hoop hidden away. It's beautiful. I would love to do some mini ones for our Christmas tree.

  2. CREATIVE MIND says

    June 20, 2011 at 11:50 am

    Hi Dear,its lovely and totally amazing..i also use hoop frame twice for making wreaths.. its a great use *(*

  3. Amy says

    June 20, 2011 at 12:08 pm

    It would be perfect in Christmas colors. My recycling loving daughter just said "ooooh, what's that???" and now is heading to the recycling bucket.

  4. Ariane says

    June 20, 2011 at 12:32 pm

    It's gorgeous Michele!!! Love it!!!

  5. Little Treasures says

    June 20, 2011 at 1:09 pm

    Mmm, it's fabulous! I like KJ's idea of making mini ones for Christmas!

  6. Chris says

    June 20, 2011 at 1:42 pm

    Gorgeous.

  7. Poppyprint says

    June 20, 2011 at 3:31 pm

    That looks so pretty! I have a multitude of hoops – this is within the realm of possibility. There's a 12 y.o. who will have nothing but time on her hands after next week. This project may fall into the suggestion box!

  8. Juliet A says

    June 20, 2011 at 5:41 pm

    Brilliant idea, to wrap them around an embroidery hoop! Another ball out of the park!

  9. Patrice says

    June 20, 2011 at 8:40 pm

    I love it! I only have one embroidery hoop so I will try it with a plastic coffee can lid with the center cut out.

    • nee shireen jacob says

      September 24, 2012 at 11:52 am

      You could use the plastic ring on the neck of bottles instead. You can also use the ear-hoops that you in packages at Michael's Arts & Crafts stores.

  10. Clare G says

    June 20, 2011 at 9:39 pm

    I love your box chains and this is fantastic, I love the versatility of the project.

  11. Catherine says

    June 20, 2011 at 9:47 pm

    Oh this is gorgeous and I think my favourite item you've made from the box chain.

  12. CraftCrave says

    June 21, 2011 at 3:54 am

    Just a quick note to let you know that a link to this post will be placed on CraftCrave today [21 Jun 01:00am GMT]. Thanks, Maria

  13. BubzRugz says

    June 21, 2011 at 3:56 am

    Oh wow… that has come out so lovely…. another amazed expression on my face with what you come up with…
    Hugz

  14. Notjustnat says

    June 21, 2011 at 5:13 am

    This is totally cool Michele. I love it – Hugs Nat

  15. Ana Jordán Davia says

    June 21, 2011 at 12:37 pm

    Precioso!!!!!!

  16. Melissa says

    June 21, 2011 at 1:02 pm

    Now that is seriously cool…

  17. PEACHES says

    June 22, 2011 at 3:23 am

    zomg, Michele, you box chaining fiend! Next you will box chain a toaster cozy, I just know it 🙂

    Is it weighty? I like that. You must have used up a whole set of encyclopedias generating the paper on this one. Good stuff!!

  18. CraftCrave says

    June 22, 2011 at 3:44 am

    Just a quick note to let you know that a link to this post will be placed on CraftCrave today [22 Jun 01:00am GMT]. Thanks, Maria

  19. Sewing Daisies says

    June 22, 2011 at 3:45 am

    OOO pretty! – I used to love making box chains as a kid. I might have to take it up again, I have the perfect place for a gorgeous wreath.

    xxh

  20. Gwen @ Gwenny Penny says

    June 22, 2011 at 4:57 am

    Love that you used an embroidery hoop, Michele. This is another fantastic project. It's really pretty… what a unique decoration.

  21. Hele says

    June 23, 2011 at 6:05 pm

    Loooooooooooove it!!!!

    I want to try

  22. Michelle L. says

    June 24, 2011 at 10:54 pm

    This is just a gem of a wreath. The shapeliness! The colors! Love this a million – sorry to be so late in finding it!

  23. Kapila @ Long live the weeds says

    June 27, 2011 at 7:26 pm

    Oh Michele…Just the suchness of the paper in the round. So satisfying to see. Thank you!

  24. virginia costa says

    July 16, 2011 at 1:15 am

    Dear Michelle,
    the person who took the time to write something that hurt you is a coward. Critics are different than writing things that hurt.It is like TV, if you dont like the show you go to another channel. There is nothing in your work that you shouldnt be proud of.I hope this person steps on a lego.
    kiss
    Virginia Costa (from Brazil)
    virginiacgaleria.blogspot.com

  25. Anonymous says

    September 5, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    LOVE IT! Thinking of using my bridal magazines to make wreaths to decorate our reception! thanks!

  26. Life with Kaishon says

    September 30, 2011 at 12:45 am

    I love this. You are very creative!

  27. Anonymous says

    October 5, 2011 at 6:40 pm

    LoVe It!!!! Thanks for sharing 🙂

  28. MegannMae says

    October 19, 2011 at 4:58 am

    Could I use christmas cards to make one of these box chains? Or would that be too thick of paper?

  29. Michele Pacey says

    October 19, 2011 at 1:09 pm

    Hi MegannMae, Christmas cards would totally work to make box chains. Best of luck. Let me know how it goes!

  30. Unknown says

    February 22, 2012 at 4:13 am

    Real cute, can't wait to make it.

  31. Anonymous says

    July 3, 2012 at 2:21 am

    I just finished my first box chain wreath. I love how it turned out! My husband likes it too. I'm planning on doing more. They are so beautiful and easy. Thank you so much! Terrica Jestice, Muskogee Okla.

    • Michele Pacey says

      July 7, 2012 at 3:25 pm

      You're most welcome. Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

  32. Katie Adams says

    July 24, 2012 at 6:57 pm

    This is amazing! Thanks for sharing!

    • Michele Pacey says

      July 30, 2012 at 4:47 pm

      The pleasure was mine!

  33. Liz Lewis says

    October 6, 2013 at 11:39 pm

    Hi there! I found this via Pinterest and made my own. I love it! You can see mine here:
    http://www.liz-makes.com/2013/10/liz-makes-newspaper-wreath.html
    I also posted a link back to your blog twice. Thanks again for the tutorial!
    -Liz
    http://www.liz-makes.com

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