I love the bright colored paper dahlia wreaths floating around on Pinterest, but I thought a monochromatic one would look gorgeous for Easter. I decided to use white card stock, old book pages, and a few broken eggshells to create an earthy, soft look. That’s right. Broken eggshells. I just love using them for an added touch. See how I created this paper dahlia easter wreath.
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supplies needed:
- cardboard
- 8 1/2″ x 11″ gray cardstock – 9 pieces
- 8 1/2″ x 11″ white cardstock – 10 pieces
- pages torn from old book
- hot glue gun
- paper cutter
- 2 eggs
step 1 – create a base
Cut an 11″ circle from a piece of cardboard or foam board. I used a dinner plate and traced around it.
step 2 – make the cones
Cut approximately 25 squares (each measuring 4″ x 4″) from gray card stock; approximately 26 squares (4″ x 4″) from white card stock; and approximately 25 squares (4″ x 4″) from torn book pages. Next, cut about 8 squares (measuring 3″ x 3″) from white card stock. Once the squares are cut, fold each one into a cone shape and secure it with hot glue.
step 3 – attach the cones
Glue the gray cones about 1/2″ apart around the outer edge of the base, as shown below.
After the outer circle is completed, glue an inner layer of white cones, so they fall on the spaces between each gray cone.
Create a third layer using cones made from book pages.
Finally, to fill in the center, use cones made from squares that are cut 3″ x 3″, both white and book page ones.
step 4 – finishing touches
At the very center of the wreath, I placed a few strands of copper colored raffia. Then I broke both a white egg and a brown one, and I rinsed them thoroughly. Once dry, I glued some of the shell pieces on top of the raffia.
I love the result – a soft, delicate white dahlia with touches of natural elements in the core. Such a sweet wreath for Easter.
The biggest compliment is a little share – pin the photo below!
Such a great craft to put together easily (My kind of craft)! Thank you so much for sharing with us on the Homestead Blog Hop. I can’t wait to see more this Wednesday.
Wendy this is so lovely for Easter or any time! I will be featuring this post on this week’s SSPS! thank you for sharing with us!
Wendy, this is truly amazing, I may just try my hand at one of these.
Thanks so much for participating and sharing at SSPS 301. See you again next week!
You are so sweet. Thanks!
How lovely, I love crafts with old book pages and the egg shells are a pretty seasonal touch 🙂
Thank you Julie.
Lovely tutorial of the paper Dahlia flower. Egg shells on the paper dahlia is a first for me but it looks pretty.
Thank you for sharing with us at Meraki Link Party.
Have a wonderful week.
Much love
Naush
Thank you!
How pretty! I made one of these a few years ago using sheet music. I love how you added the decor in the center to resemble a dahlia! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm!
I bet the sheet music looked sweet.
Oh, wow! That’s one gorgeous wreath! Another project for me. Thanks for posting!
This is a beautiful wreath with the different look and textures of the paper. The egg shells are such an interesting touch too but looks so good. Thanks for visiting the party and sharing this week. #HomeMattersParty
Thank you!
I love your creative idea for the center! Such a lovely neutral easter wreath.
That’s very clever, the eggs shell centre is a super cute idea for Easter.
thanks Julie!
Love the center detail! Your wreath is the best one yet!!
How sweet to say.. thank you!
Wendy, this is truly stunning! I like this much more in the neutrals than if it had been bold and bright. Thanks so much for the tutorial, I see one of these in my future!
Thanks Chloe! I like the neutral colors, too.