I saw this adorable wreath on the DIY Showoff Blog and had to try it out for myself. It proved to be an easy and engaging craft using low cost craft materials. Even the kids got into it, though supervision is a must whenever a hot glue gun is on in our home. The starfish brought up a lot of scientific curiosity, and quickly became a theme of study for our preschool program. I love it when projects bring out educational tangents!
The craft is simple: It requires a straw wreath, 4" squares of burlap, a starfish, some hot glue, a screwdriver, and about an hour of time.
Fold the squares of burlap once, then once more. Using the screwdriver, push them into the straw wreath till the whole surface is covered. After each square, add some hot glue and the base. (The burlap is pretty secure if you really twist it in there, but just for endurance, the hot glue will help)
When the wreath is covered, position the starfish to your desired position and secure with hot glue. Add a ribbon and hang your work of art!
If you can bear to part with it once it's complete, it also makes a lovely gift!
