How to Make a Paper Wreath

Step 1: Cut Out Book Pages

Cut 120-plus pages from your used books with a matte knife.

Step 2: Cut Out Wreath Base

With a compass, draw a 12" circle outside and a 4" circle inside on your cardboard. Cut out the large circle and cut out the small circle inside. You're making a doughnut! Set aside.

Step 3: Roll Book Pages Into Cones

Roll about 85 of your book pages, lengthwise, into cones. Roll in the same direction each time. Secure each with a dab of glue and squish the tapered ends flat.

Step 4: Add First Layer of Cones

Brush glue in lines on your cardboard doughnut and lay your cones on the glue. They should radiate outward and be touching at the center.

Step 5: Add Second Layer of Cones

Brush glue onto your first layer of cones for about 5 inches. Place your second layer of cones in an alternating pattern.

Step 6: Add Third Layer of Cones

Step 8: Make the Center

Cut a 5" circle of cardboard. Cover with a book page. Cut a 2"-wide strip of a book page and pleat it. Form a circle and glue closed. Glue this to your cardboard circle.