A Handmade Holiday Wreath with Festive Fun

Hello crafty friends! It's Camino here and today I'm sharing a new 12 x 12 scrapbook layout using the beautiful Festive Fun collection. 

The idea for this layout started with one of the patterned papers in the collection. As I looked at the design, I was drawn to the beautiful range of colors and immediately wondered how I could make them the focal point of the page. That's when the idea of creating a festive Christmas wreath came to mind.

Instead of using pre-made embellishments, I decided to build the wreath from scratch by die-cutting leaves from cardstock that matched the colors found in the patterned paper. Layering the different shades together allowed me to recreate the richness and dimension of a real wreath while keeping the design coordinated and cohesive. The result is a handmade holiday element that celebrates the collection's color palette and brings a warm, festive feel to the layout.

Disclaimer: For your convenience, all products used are linked below as clickable images. If a product isn't listed, it's been discontinued.

Step by Step

1. Create the focal point.
Start with a large photo and trim it into a circle. Adhere it to the center of your layout, as it will become the foundation around which the entire wreath is built.

2. Build the leaves.
Choose a patterned paper featuring the core colors of the collection and cut it into thin strips. Fold and adhere each strip following the outline of a leaf shape to create the structure of every leaf. Then, use an inner leaf template to cut smaller pieces from matching papers and fill the inside of each leaf, adding color, texture, and dimension.

3. Create the wreath and embellish.
Arrange all the handmade leaves around the circular photo to form a festive Christmas wreath. Once you are happy with the composition, decorate the layout with embellishments from the collection, including stickers, die-cuts, and enamel dots, creating small clusters throughout the design. 

4. Add the finishing title.
For the final touch, use the Festival Fun Puffy Stickers or Alphabet to create a title that reflects the joy and magic of the season. Placing it near the wreath helps balance the design while bringing the entire story together.

I hope this project inspires you to look at patterned papers in a new way and transform their colors into unique handmade embellishments. Creating this Christmas wreath with leaves made from scratch was such a fun way to add texture, dimension, and a personal touch to the layout. Thank you so much for stopping by today. Wishing you a season full of creativity, joy, and happy crafting!

Love,

Camino