July 2024 Craft: Wreath of Hospitality

By Major Tina Bottjen
Mat-Su Valley, AK Corps – Alaska Division

“Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.”
Romans 15:7 (NRSV)

Materials needed.

  1. One medium vine wreath.
  2. Hot glue gun
  3. Scissors
  4. Wire cutters to cut flowers.
  5. Flowers
  6. Small wooden “welcome” Sign
  7. Ribbon
  8. Glue
  9. Glitter

Instructions:

  1. Cut ribbon to size and glue to the middle of the wreathe.
  2. Take a wooden “welcome” sign, put glue on the front and then cover with glitter. Let it sit to dry while you work on the rest of the wreath.
  3. Glue flowers, one by one, use different colors and sizes.
  4. When wooden sign is dry, glue to the middle of the ribbon that you glued.
  5. Hang your wreath on the front door, welcoming people to your home.