Wreaths are a welcome statement during the holidays and all through the year. Along with the traditional wreaths, I wanted to add a tropical theme wreath to our holiday decorations. This pleated duct tape wreath fit the bill.
I was inspired by the white duct tape wreath from Emily of Jones Design Company. I chose a tropical green and a hibiscus print tape for accent.
Supplies
To make a duck tape crafts wreath you will need
- 2 rolls of duct tape, 20 yards or more
- 12-inch foam wreath. Choose the color based on your tape colors. I used green for my tropical wreath. If you choose a larger wreath, you will need more tape.
- A hanging method. I have put a Command hook on the back of one of our large mirrors and used a loop of fishing line to hang the wreath “invisibly” over the mirror. The wreath fits well in the large hook of an over-the-door wreath hanger.
- Scissors
- Craft cutting mat or silicone cutting board
Instructions
Cut the tape into 3.5 inch strips. As you cut each strip, you can lay it sticky side up on the craft mat. Fold one end up so that ½ inch of sticky tape is left above 1.5 inch folded piece.
- Find the midpoint on the front of the foam wreath. Tape a folded strip to the wreath. Tape the next strip over about 1/3 of the first strip, lining up the sticky edge of the tape. Make a complete circle. For my wreath, I made a pattern of 3 green strips to 1 flower strip.
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- Start a second circle towards the inner circle of the wreath. Line up the sticky tab ½ inch from the first circle (no foam will be showing). If you are making a pattern, be sure your accent tape is offset from the first row.
- Make one more circle to cover the inside of the wreath.
- Flip the wreath to cover the back side of the wreath. This should take 2 or 3 more complete circles.
- If desired, cut a 12 inch piece of nylon fishing line, loop around the wreath, and tie a knot.
Resource links
- http://jonesdesigncompany.com/holiday/unconventional-diy-pleated-wreath/
- An unconventional diy pleated wreath from Jones Design Company
- http://www.duckbrand.com/craft-décor
- Craft and décor from Duck Brand duct tape
- http://www.nytimes.com/1988/12/25/nyregion/wreaths-carry-many-meanings-and-messages-into-christmas.html
- Wreaths carry many meanings from New York Times
Let’s talk story
I get very inspired by looking at all the duct tape options at the sewing or craft stores. I found “College Duck Tape” in NC State style, so I’m making a wreath to use to show our school spirit! The repeat of the design on this tape is 5 inches, so I have to change the length of the cut strips to 2.5 inches so that both designs on the tape show on the wreath. I also found glow-in-the-dark tape that I think will be very cool on the front door in the evenings. What combination do you want to try?
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What are your thoughts?