Valentine Paper Ribbon Wreath

This wreath uses a 5" scalloped chipboard circle with a 2" inner cutout as the base.  I cut 24 strips into 4" x 3/4" pieces and banner-cut one end of each piece.  A little trick to get the points even is to make a center cut first and then cut up from each edge.  The strips are then glued on in two overlapping layers.  This wreath is made from last year's Authentique Valentine collection and is a great way to use up scraps.  Since this is a Valentine project, I added  1 1/4" hearts but the wreath could be made for any season....summer flowers, autumn leaves, snowflakes.  The lacy die cut is from a Cottage Cuts die borrowed from my friend Donna.  She also contributed the little pearl flower.  Thanks, Donna!