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You won't believe this wreath is made from beer cans!
I was inspired to make this wreath by one I saw on a website called Terrain, that's an offshoot of the popular Anthropologie. I was truly taken with a lovely metal flower and leaf wreath, and was inspired to make my own using aluminum from beer cans.

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  • How to make a wreath. Repurpose Beer Can Flower And Leaf Wreath - Step 1
    Step 1

    Gather aluminum cans (beer or soda) and carefully cut off the ends of clean cans using a utility knife. You may need gloves for this. Make a vertical cut with scissors, cutting an even edge, removing any slivers or jagged edges. Smooth out the curve of the can by rolling on the edge of a table or countertop.

  • How to make a wreath. Repurpose Beer Can Flower And Leaf Wreath - Step 2
    Step 2

    Trace the outline of the flower and leaf templates with a pencil and . . .

  • How to make a wreath. Repurpose Beer Can Flower And Leaf Wreath - Step 3
    Step 3

    cut out.

  • How to make a wreath. Repurpose Beer Can Flower And Leaf Wreath - Step 4
    Step 4

    Leaf texture can be added by placing cut-outs on soft corrugated cardboard (cushion backing) and drawing on lines with a dull pencil point. Do the same for making flowers, cutting out gradually from small to large.

  • How to make a wreath. Repurpose Beer Can Flower And Leaf Wreath - Step 5
    Step 5

    Spray primer paint on cut-outs and let dry.

  • How to make a wreath. Repurpose Beer Can Flower And Leaf Wreath - Step 6
    Step 6

    Then paint with an array of acrylic craft paints.

  • How to make a wreath. Repurpose Beer Can Flower And Leaf Wreath - Step 7
    Step 7

    Add texture to flower petals by rolling and shaping with a pencil or skewer stick.

  • How to make a wreath. Repurpose Beer Can Flower And Leaf Wreath - Step 8
    Step 8

    Assemble flowers in layers gluing on with E6000. Glue on short floral stem wire to leaves. Shape rustic vine wrapped wire into a 15 inch circle wreath.

  • How to make a wreath. Repurpose Beer Can Flower And Leaf Wreath - Step 9
    Step 9

    Arrange and glue on finished flowers and leaves onto the wire wreath.

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