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Halloween Wreath

© Mary M. Alward

This project is very simple. Kids of all ages can make their very own Halloween wreath. It is a nice Halloween decoration to hang on your bedroom door, on a wall in the family room, or on the outside door where trick-or-treaters will see it.

What you will need:

glue gun

poster board or heavy cardboard

a collection of colorful fall leaves

lots of acorns

scissors

paint

construction paper

yarn or string

LOTS OF HALLOWEEN IMAGINATION

Making the wreath:

First, go into the great outdoors and collect a nice variety of colorful fall leaves from around your neighborhood. If you live in an area that doesn't have changing seasons, fall leaves can be purchased at department, dollar and craft stores.

While you are out searching for leaves, keep your eye open for acorns and other nuts that have fallen from trees. Artificial nuts can also be bought at the stores mentioned above.

Once you have these items, you will need a base for your wreath. Cut a circle (use your ruler to determine the width--it should be as wide as the ruler is long). Cut a hole in the middle of the circle, to make it look like a doughnut. When this is done, paint it green and let it dry completely.

With the glue gun, glue leaves, acorns and other natural items to the base.

As the glue dries, cut out Halloween spooks from the construction paper. Ghosts, goblins, bats, witches, pumpkins, jack-o-lanterns, or monsters are some of the choices.

Glue these creatures with the glue gun between the items already in place.

Attach a loop of yarn with the glue gun to the back of the wreath, making sure it is at the top of the wreath. Let dry completely.

When your wreath is completely dry, hang the wreath in a place where everyone can see it.

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