DIY: Paper Poinsettia Driftwood Wreath

This posted on  Darice last month.   I received product for this sponsored post from them as part of their blogger team .  DIY: Paper Poinsettia Driftwood Wreath I love bright red poinsettias.  I was able to go to Venezuela in December during my senior year of high school and saw fields of poinsettias in bloom.  It was astonishing!  This wreath is a fun combination of textures and is very simple to make--perfect for all winter long.  You will need: Darice Driftwood Wreath Form Darice Poinsettia Dies Gold Metallic Ribbon Paper cutter 2 shades of Red, 2 shades of Green and Gold Cardstock Paper Die Cutting Machine Hot Glue/Gun Micro Glue Dots (pictured   red berry picks ) Let's get this project started.  To begin, use a paper cutter to cut all the paper the desired width for the die cutting machine.  I cut strips big enough for the poinsettia dies. Make a sandwich for cutting with your die cutting machin...

DIY Tissue Paper Poinsettia Centerpiece!

 DIY Tissue Paper Poinsettias! I love poinsettias.  They are such a picture of Christmas. When I was a senior in high school, I had a boyfriend that spent the school year living in Venezuela with his family. So my dad and I flew down the day after Christmas and enjoyed a week in the warm sun, sandy beaches, clear Caribbean waters and sight seeing. One of the places we visited was filled with fresh, wild poinsettias. They were everywhere and in full bloom. It makes sense why they are such a symbol of Christmas. Unfortunately, I am allergic to flowers and can't have them inside my home. So what is a girl to do? Fakes.  Make some fakes.  This is part of Craft Lightning Christmas Series 15 minute crafts! This craft takes about 5-10 minutes per flower, so it's kind of stretching the rules.  I did a little bouquet of 5 flowers, all different sizes.  First off, you will need supplies. I received these from Oriental Trading Company in ex...