Hello all, I wanted to make a pretty home decor piece and seeing as I have so many embroidery hoops lying around, I thought I would use one and make this Auteum themed wreath.

I received the recent issue of Papercraft Essentials magazine and the free gift was this lovely leaf die and an embossing folder. I didn’t use the embossing folder but the leaf die was perfect!

You can purchase the magazine from Craftstash here they offer worldwide shipping.

I die cut around 16 leaves, some plain and some with the vain detail.

I distressed them using some brown ink and then covered them in a gold gilding wax to add some shine. I’m so pleased how they turned out and actually think they look quite real!

To make these you will need…

1 embroidery hoop, approximately 8.1/2 in diameter.

White mesh/tulle to cover the hoop. I picked up mine from a charity shop, but you can find it in the big craft shops or online. I’ve found many sellers on Amazon here.

Some thick ribbon, I used some burlap and thick linen I picked up from home bargains.

Ribbon for the bow and to hang the hoop.

Check out my full tutorial below to see how I made it.

I added some gold buttons and distress the die-cut letters the same way I distress the leaves.

I also distressed the wooden hoop just to bring everything together.

I adore this, and it’s now hanging in the hallway.

I hope you enjoyed my DIY home decor project today and give it a go.

Happy crafting

Sam

xoxo

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