Catalog Card Wreath

[Elaine Moore <Moore@MAIL.CLARION.EDU>]

Folks,

I am convinced now that the directions for a wreath that I
remember were for the old computer punch cards.  However, I
did some experimenting with catalog cards and, although they
are harder to work with, the wreaths came out great.  Since I
had so many requests, I am sending the following directions
over the listserv.

CATALOG CARD WREATH (18" wreath)

Base:  Round 9 1/2" circle cut from used poster board.
       2 3/4" circle cut in center to form wreath shape.
Cards:  Bend (do not crease or fold) two end corners to meet
        and form a point at one end of card and staple.  It is
        necessary to use a small (Tot-sized) stapler.
Row 1 (outer edge) - 10 cards
      Staple flat ends approximately 3/4" in from outer edge of
      base.
Row 2 (working toward center) - 10 cards
      Staple approximately 1/2" in from first row.
Row 3 - 10 cards
        Trim 1/2"  from flat end of card.  Arrange and staple.
Row 4 - 5 cards
        Trim 1 1/2" from flat end of card.  Arrange and staple.
Row 5 - Can be done in several ways.  This is where one's
        creativity takes over.
        a.  5 cards:  cut in half (5"x1 1/2").  Form into points.
            Fold flat ends under at center hole.  If you use
            staples on this row, glue a green felt ring around
            center hole to cover the staples (after spraying).
    or:
        b.  2 cards:  cut into fourths.  Form into points.  Fold
            flat ends under at center hole.  Do the same as above.
Spray finished wreath green.  There are rod holes visible.  Glue a
small red pompom in each hole.  Attach a ribbon.

Time involved - Once you have all your materials assembled, and
have folded a few cards, this wreath takes very little time to
assemble.  A wreath this size uses only approximately 40 cards,
but it is fun, easy, and unique.

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