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    Home » Crafts

    DIY Paper Flower Wreath Tutorial; a Kentucky Derby Decoration Idea

    Updated: Apr 5, 2021 by Melissa Mortenson · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 3 Comments

    The Kentucky Derby is ONE week from today! It seems like it completely snuck up on me this year.  I couldn’t let another Derby season pass me by without adding one more Kentucky Derby Decoration to my stash.  This DIY Paper Flower Wreath Tutorial is really cute for the Derby, but could easily be adapted for any Holiday or Season.

    DIY Paper Flower Wreath Tutorial decorated for the Kentucky Derby; lots of cute ideas for Derby Decorations and Derby Parties on this site too!

     

     

    I don’t know HOW it could possibly be the first of May already.  Derby is next Saturday and I’m feeling slightly more prepared than usual only because I’ve already got my dress, fascinator, and shoes for Oaks. Last night my husband and I went shopping for an outfit for him and he picked up a pink seersucker suit!

    If you EVER wanted an excuse to wear a PINK seersucker suit Oaks or Derby is it for sure. I’ll be sure to share lots of photos of us all “dressed up” on Instagram from the races next weekend.

    Kentucky Derby Craft Ideas:

    I haven’t had much time to decorate for Derby this year.  I usually like to make 3 or 4 fun crafts to celebrate. If you have ever lived in Louisville you know that it’s a great time of year to be here. The city shows off the best it has to offer with loads of fun (family friendly) activities.  The stores are decked out with hats and gorgeous dresses, roads are cleaned up, restaurants are full, and everyone generally seems to be in a pretty good mood.

    DIY Paper Flower Wreath Tutorial decorated for the Kentucky Derby; lots of cute ideas for Derby Decorations and Derby Parties on this site too!

     

    This year for Derby I decided to make one simple decoration. It was so easy I did it in about an hour. The trick was buying a “kit” that had the paper roses pre-cut out, all I had to do was assemble them.  I decided to stick with Black, White & Red to match the other Kentucky Derby decorations that I have.

    DIY Paper Flower Wreath Tutorial decorated for the Kentucky Derby; lots of cute ideas for Derby Decorations and Derby Parties on this site too!

    Kentucky Derby Party Ideas on polkadotchair.com

    (you can find out more about all of these Derby decorations and download the free printables HERE)

    DIY Paper Flower Wreath Tutorial:

    This project is just a simple styrofoam wreath wrapped with fabric with a few extra embellishments added.

    Want to make one??

    To make the wreath you’re going to need:

    (includes affiliate links):

    Styrofoam Wreath; it can be any size you like mine is 16″

    ½ yard of Black and White Fabric (fabric is from my Wonderland Line)

    1 package of Little B Paper Roses (DIY kit you assemble)

    Straight Pins

    Paper Banner

    Glitter Stickers

    Bakers Twine

    DIY Paper Flower Wreath Tutorial decorated for the Kentucky Derby; lots of cute ideas for Derby Decorations and Derby Parties on this site too!

    Following the directions on the package, assemble the flowers. You’ll need the small, medium and large but not the Extra Large

    Cut the fabric into 3″ strips. You’ll need 4 strips to complete the wreath.

    DIY Paper Flower Wreath Tutorial decorated for the Kentucky Derby; lots of cute ideas for Derby Decorations and Derby Parties on this site too!

    Secure the end of the fabric with a straight pin (hid out of the way) and begin wrapping the fabric around the wreath form.

    Secure ends with straight pins as needed.

    DIY Paper Flower Wreath Tutorial decorated for the Kentucky Derby; lots of cute ideas for Derby Decorations and Derby Parties on this site too!

    Spell out DERBY with the glitter stickers and attach to the paper banner.  Punch holes in the paper banner at the top corners and string onto the baker’s twine.

    DIY Paper Flower Wreath Tutorial decorated for the Kentucky Derby; lots of cute ideas for Derby Decorations and Derby Parties on this site too!

     

    Using the pins and bakers twine secure banner to the front of the wreath.

     

    That’s it YOU ARE DONE! Give yourself a pat on the back.

     

    For even more Kentucky Derby Party Ideas and Decorations JUST USE THIS LINK.

    DIY Paper Flower Wreath Tutorial decorated for the Kentucky Derby; lots of cute ideas for Derby Decorations and Derby Parties on this site too!

     

    looking for more ideas??

     

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    Melissa Mortenson

    Melissa Mortenson is a blogger, designer, and content creator. She is the Polka Dot Chair blog founder and has been sharing fresh and creative ideas with readers since 2008. She is the author of “Project Teen, Handmade Gifts your Teen will Actually Love.” Her work and designs have been featured on HuffPost, TODAY, Pioneer Woman, HGTV, BuzzFeed, Better Homes & Gardens, and many other established publications. Her first fabric line, “Derby Style,” debuted in January 2015 through Riley Blake Designs.  Additional fabric collections have followed it in subsequent years. A mom of 3, she considers herself lucky to be living in Kentucky.

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    1. Alicia says

      April 30, 2016 at 11:32 am

      I am a total sucker for paper flowers! And I love the stripes too!!

      Reply
    2. Sandra Caldera says

      May 05, 2016 at 3:59 pm

      I love this! We always have a little get together and get dressed up with our best hats and have a good time! This will be a perfect addition to our party! Thanks for posting!

      Reply
    3. Dollyanne says

      May 11, 2016 at 10:19 am

      Thanks, Melissa, for welcoming me to you site. Love the picture of you at the Kentucky Derby. I watched it on Tv. My father passed away from a heart attach years ago at Santa Anita Racetrack My cousin owned a couple of racehorses, so the Derby is special to me. I am a quilter and hope to enjoy your site.

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