Make This DIY Spider Wreath for Halloween
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It's so cheap and easy to create this Halloween decoration, it's a little frightening.
Halloween is just around the corner! The pumpkins are coming out, and the spiders and goblins are soon to follow. Eeek!
Today, I'm sharing a super-easy DIY project for Halloween that anyone can make! All you have to do is shop around your home and maybe take a quick trip to the store.
Would you believe this adorable wreath is made mostly from cardboard, Ping-Pong balls, pipe cleaners and hot glue? Read on below for step-by-step instructions.
Materials You Need:
Not all spiders are scary! They can be cute, too.
Here is a list of supplies you will need to make this darling Halloween decoration:
Cardboard
48 table tennis balls
8 black pipe cleaners
Black matte spray paint
Black paint
Scissors
Hot glue
Black ribbon
Step 1: Draw the wreath outline
Using a large mixing bowl as a guide, draw a circle onto your cardboard.
Photo courtesy of Taryn Whiteaker/Design, Dining and Diapers
Step 2: Cut it out
Using a smaller mixing bowl, draw a second circle inside to use as a guide for the inner circle. Cut out your wreath.
Photo courtesy of Taryn Whiteaker/Design, Dining and Diapers
You can buy Ping-Pong balls at most retail and sporting goods stores, but I found the best deal on Amazon!
Step 3: Glue table tennis balls
Start by gluing the balls along the outside edge of your cardboard wreath.
Then, fill in the rest of the wreath. Make sure to set aside two balls for the eyes!
Photo courtesy of Taryn Whiteaker/Design, Dining and Diapers
Photo courtesy of Taryn Whiteaker/Design, Dining and Diapers
Step 4: Paint it black & add eyes
Spray paint the entire wreath using a black matte spray paint, then glue on the remaining two white table tennis balls and paint two eyes.
Photo courtesy of Taryn Whiteaker/Design, Dining and Diapers
Step 5: Add eight spider legs
Flip the wreath over and hot glue the black pipe cleaners to the back.
Photo courtesy of Taryn Whiteaker/Design, Dining and Diapers
Step 6: Add a ribbon and hang it up
Add a black ribbon, and hang it on your door or with a Halloween display.
See? This DIY project is so simple anyone can do it!
What's your favorite way to decorate for Halloween? Let us know in the comments section below!
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