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Create a gold twig and leaf Christmas wreath

Give your front door a metallic makeover for Christmas

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You will need:

● gold willow stems or 2 sprayed gold branches or twigs
● thin wire
● assorted dried leaves
● gold, brass and copper spray paint
● glue gun or super glue

To make:

Starting at the top, twist the gold willow stems or the sprayed gold branches to form the wreath shape, tucking the branches and twigs inside each other to hold in place. If necessary, fix them in place with the wire. After you've done this, spray the leaves in all the different metallic colours and leave to dry. Then turn them over and repeat the same thing on the other side. Using the glue gun, attach the leaves to the front of the wreath. Then make a neat loop from the wire and use it to hang the wreath on your front door.