Spring Greens Ring Wreath

Layers of spring leaves and twigs (three different styles) 

that can be a candle mat, or a flat “nest” wreath 

for the Egg 3D Forms for Candle Stand top decor. 

Add “found” artificial berry sprigs for extra color if desired. 

Measures approx. 7.75” x 7” plus add-on trailing vine. 

ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:
A leaf ring base (one whole shape)
B leaf ring layer 2, 2 halves
C small leaf ring layer 3, 2 halves
D small leaf ring layer 4, 2 halves
E ferny cascade stem (4 or more)

2. Shape the leaf extensions by scoring down

the center of each, then bending as "valley"

fold slightly.

Consider adding downward curl to the leaf base

and . . . 

. . . a little upward curl at the leaf tip.

If your candle ring will not be kept flat on
table top surface, for instance, add some curl
to the stem portion to help the leaf stems
cascade downward for more dimension.

3. Prepare to join the leaf half rings by identifying

the overlapping ends circle punch registration

symbols, and the inward nib that will help

with rotation alignment.

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4. Overlap and glue the ends together to form

a whole ring unit, matching up the circle punches

as precisely as possible.

5. Layer the leaf ring layer 2 over the ring base,
matching up the circle hole punches of each layer,
and also the inward nib edges, and glue the ring
portions together. 
6. Repeat for the other ring layers to attach
all four layers together.

7. If using the ring with the candle stand,

center it on the stand platform as shown, then . . . 

. . . preview where the cascading ferny stems

will be placed -- either over the top of the rings

as shown here, at regular spacing around, or . . . 

. . . under the rings assembly as shown here.

Here again is the completed ring with 4 ferny

cascade stems (use more for a fuller ring), and . . . 

. . . here with the diamonds and stripes

Egg 3D Form design, on top of

the candle stand project.

Candle Ring 3D Evergreens

Hollow center candle ring or small-scale wreath 

features evergreen and cedar sprigs, 

rolled ponderosa needles sprig, 

and miniature holly stem greenery. 
(Shown here with the hexagon center structure
that assists attachment to Candle 3D Chunky Drips project;
center can be holly circle for ALL layers.)

Three base sprig rings provide foundation. 

A low-relief base riser added above sprig ring bases assembly 

can provide some dimensional "lift". 

Add generous multiples of slightly-curled greenery sprigs 

and stems in "layers" all around on riser, 

or simply on top of rings. 

Add on optional berry pic elements for 

added variety as desired. 

Designed to fit on the "Candle Stand 3D Display" 

with the "Candle 3D Chunky Drips". 

Measures approx. 4.5" diameter. 

ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:
A riser base
B cedar sprigs ring
(sample project is using the cedar ring
that includes the middle hexagon shape
for use with the candle stand project)
C fir springs rings 1 and 2
D individual cedar sprigs (12 short, 12 long)
E individual fir sprigs (12 short, 12 long)
F ponderosa sprig units (12)

G holly sprig (18)

2. Add some curl to the cedar and fir ring sprig

extensions by pulling each individually across

a rod tool such as this knitting needle, or something

similar (think curling ribbon).

3. Stack the three spring rings, cedar on the bottom,
fir on top, using the north/south notch cutout
on the interior of the ring to line up the layers.
Glue stacks together at ring.

4. Prepare the optional riser by bending back on

the side wall perforation lines so that each can

form a "tunnel" at the edge of the hexagon. 

Also bend the outer-most tab forward.

5. Bend the interior tabs back past perpendicular, 

away from the platform so that they catch the lead

edge of the corresponding wall.

6. Apply glue to the tab backsides and attach

to the inward short wall face, then . . . 

. . . push the outer wall face up to something perpendicular]

such as the wood block shown here, to ensure

that the wall achieves upright positioning as the

riser assembly continues.

7. Repeat the process of "curving" the next wall section

back to form the "tunnel", with the tabs pushed downward

and bent back to attach to the inward wall edge,

using the block or other push-against surface to keep

the wall at ninety degree angle as much as possible.

8. Where the two wall tunnels converge, the end tabs

at outer face and inward face should overlap

the adjacent wall surfaces and attach. 

Repeat the wall assembly steps for the remaining

wall sections, taking care as the final wall is

prepared and positioned to tuck end under tabs.

Here is the completed riser unit.

(It isn't very deep, but will serve to lift the sprigs

and give the wreath dimention.)

9. Position the riser on top of the ring stack,

using the interior edges to center it, then glue in place.

NOTE: that the hexagon base broken circle edge

is a registration edge for the riser's inner circle curout.

NOTE: an attractive lower-relief mini wreath or

candle ring can be crafted without the riser.

Simply layer the sprigs in place described

onto the rings stack - without the riser.

10. Get familiar with the individual sprigs that will

be used to complete each side of the wreath ring.

Shown here at left is the riser base.

FOR EACH OF THE SIX RISER HEX SECTIONS:

prepare 3 holly leaves, 2 ponderosa sprigs,

2 short & 2 long cedar sprigs,

2 short & 2 long fir sprigs

11. Add some curl to the sprigs, particularly

at the middle and tip end.

12. Prepare the holly leaves by scoring a center line,

then curl as for other elements.

13. Prepare the ponderosa sprigs by bending stem
in half at stem end, and . . . 

. . . gluing the two halves together along stem

to bottom of perf line.

14. Add curl to the needles portion, then . . . 

. . . roll the stem-attached edge tightly, and . . . 

. . . continue rolling until all width is tightly rolled,
adding glue along base strip as needed to keep
needles straight and stacking.

15. Use the curling tool to flick the needle ends back
slightly, spiraling around "center".

16. Determine an arrangement for first side of wreath

riser, then repeat the arrangement for all size sides.

The sample project arrangement will be described

as a potential placement pattern.

a) attach short cedar sprig at (right) edge of riser section,

on top of the wall;

b) add long fir strip above previous cedar and attach
to the inner "vertical" wall.
c) continue to add alternating type of sprigs
more or less evenly spaced (very close to each other
and possibly overlapping slightly), placing long sprigs
along top of wall, shorter sprigs attaching to inner wall.
Try to imitate the curve and outer boundary of
the ring stack.

d) tuck ponderosa sprig stem under sprigs top layer

and attach to wall top, placing one near lead edge

and lower, and one at center and higher;

e) tuck three holly leaf stems into the layers

to attach to wall top or inner wall,

evenly spaced across the wall segment.

Here is the first riser side with all sprigs in place.

17. Repeat the sprig attachment for each of

the remaining sides of the riser.

Add a tiny sprig or more on side-front of the completed ring.

18. The chunky candle can fit inside the ring

as long as the sprigs are attach to the inner

upright wall, and don't overlap much onto

flat interior ring base.

Corn Husk Candle Wreath

Dimensional wreath base is constructed of card stock 

to include inner, outer and middle raised rings 

to which corn husk "petals" are glued. 

Petal cutting templates can be used to trim natural husk shapes. 

(Alternatives to husk include double-layered 

distressed crepe paper or handmade paper.) 

Risers base measures approx. 8.5" in diameter. 

Finished wreath measures approx. 12.5" diameter,
with space inside for a 4" diameter candle.

Optional hanger included to attach to backside 

to transform to hanging wreath. 

ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shape:
A main ring base   B back cover
C outer ring risers (4)
D middle ring risers (3)
E inner ring risers (2)
F petal template - mid & outer rows
G petal template - inner row

2. Consider options for "husk" petals, then

procure selected materials.

Choose from natural corn husks such as

this produce available for approx. $2

at Walmart in produce department.

Other alternatives include double layers

of "Crepe Folds" crepe paper available from

party stores such as Zurchers

(consider distressing with light brown mist

ink/paint) . . . 

. . . or handmade paper, which can be
cut using a digital cutter, shown here with
curl being added to the petal tip.

3. Identify the various riser panels by locating

the identifying number symbol in the side tab.

Here the outer ring riser shape has a '3'.

The middle ring riser has a '2'.

and the inner ring riser has a '1'.

4. Prepare the outer ring riser shapes by

bending with mountain fold along the center,

also bending the long flange tabs with mountain

folds, and bending inward tabs forward (valley).

5. Bend end tabs back. Join the four outer ring
risers end to end into one long strip
by overlapping straight end edge
 over the corresponding end tab to perf line.

6. Insert the inward tabs into the outer-most slots

on the base shape, one by one, or in series.

On base backside, bend the tabs toward the ring's

center, and glue in place.

7. Overlap the final end and tab and join.

8. Bend the separate panel segments down

into position so that the flange tabs can overlap

the base straight edge, center, then glue in place.

NOTE that it will be helpful to insert a tool

such as this pencil between the walls to provide

a pressing surface to secure the tab attachment.

This view shows the base backside with
the outer riser ring completed.
NOTE outer flange tabs and inner slot tabs
glued into position.

9. Repeat a similar process to prepare the middle

riser strips, bending long separate segment

flange tabs upward (valley), and joining strips

into one unit. Insert slot tabs into next slots,

on underside bend tabs toward center,

and glue in place. Join final ends.

10. Bend separate segments into position
to place and attach outer shaped tabs to base
surface. 
NOTE tabs will fit snugly next to
outer riser wall.

11. Prepare inner risers by bending, joining strips,

with inner (continuous/attached) tab flanges back

(mountain fold) and inner tabs forward (valley).

12. Slide the first tab flange around edge at 

the ring's inner opening and attach to underside

of base shape. Repeat to position and attach

all inner tab flanges, then join strip ends.

13. Bend separate segments back to position

and attach outward tabs to base face as with

middle riser row.

14. For natural corn husk petals (or crepe folds),

identify petal templates for hand cutting.

Inner row petals have slightly narrowed base edge

(shown left).

Hold template in place then use paper scissors

to trim petals as shown.

The model ring wreath uses:

INNER ROW - 12 narrow base petals 

MIDDLE ROW -12 regular base petals

OUTER ROW & EDGE - 24 reg base petals

15. Prepare the husk petals by first soaking in water . . .

. . . then working with the slightly curling petals

to shape  a slight curl at the base (attachment) end.

If needed, use a wooden spoon handle to
gently roll the base end.

Let the husks dry, then . . . 

. . . check the shapes when petals are dry.

If there is TOO much curl, especially at

pointed end . . . 

. . . use a heated steam iron to relax the curl 

as needed at the base ends . . . 

. . . as well as the tips.

Here is one sample of the relaxed petal.

Compare this to the petal shown

in the third image back.

16. Position the first petal for the outer ring

so that it corresponds with the flat face of

a segment, with base edge tucked all the way down.

Use hot melt glue to attach in place.

Continue to add remaining 11 petals for this

outer row.

17. Position and attach the outer edge row

with petals offset, centered at spaces between

the previously-attached petals.

Complete this outer edge row with 11 more petals.

18. Position middle row petals ON TOP OF

the riser ridge, attaching 12 petals.

19. Position and attach inner row petals with

base ends extended all the way to bottom of

riser faces at the inner opening. NOTE that

petals will overlap each other.

20. Here is the completed ring.
NOTE: if the petals still have too much curl,
more hot iron steam can be applied to
hand straighten and shape the ring.
21. If desired, attach the hanger shape to 
top backside then attach a ribbon loop, etc.

Here is the model candle ring

with a 4" candle (3.875") in place.