DIY: Photo Wreath

Let's be real, I didn't come up with this idea. A Pinterest innovation found HERE.

It is such an easy and cute idea! But I found myself wondering what to use to attach the clothes pin? How far apart do I put the clothes pins? Should I paint it? Or even better... age it! 

So here is what you need:

clothes pins
piece of cardboard
box opener
hot glue gun
pencil
Optional: paint or stain

Step 1:
This step depends on whether you want to leave your clothes pins natural or paint them.  I aged them! If you would like a vintage or rustic look, you can learn how to age your clothes pins HERE.
Let clothes pins dry while completing Step 2, allow to dry completely before continuing to Step 3.

Step 2:
Decide how big of a photo wreath you want. This will determine the size of cardboard you need. I wanted mine to be a good size. Therefore, I need a bigger piece.
I used two different sized bowls, one inside the other to trace an outline on the cardboard. I made mine 1 inch thick. For the larger one I made it 1.5 inches thick. Using the box opener to cut around the outside circle and inside circle.



Step 3:
Once the clothes pins are dry, you are ready to plug in the hot glue gun.
I wouldn't suggest doing this on your lap while wearing shorts... I now have an icky scar.

In order to decide how far apart to glue the clothes pins I laid them out for the smaller one, forming a circle in the middle with the tips. This is harder to do for a larger one.  I glued those one had a time, .5 inch apart turning as I went to keep the correct angle.

Apply glue to back of clothes pin and place on cardboard one at a time.

And that's all folks! 

I have to say, I like the bigger one way better with the clothes pins closer together.

The little one worked to share with you though!

I painted my dresser blue and distressed it. 

I used some of the blue paint on the finished large photo wreath, just on the edges!

Have fun and make it your own!