One of our fabulous readers, Ann Ortiz of Midland, TX, shared the instructions for her shotgun shell wreath creation. I have seen others but thought this one was particularly cool because she incorporated lights in the shells. It really adds a fun little punch to the whole project. Let us know if you end up attempting this cute craft. We would love to see photos!

Supplies:

100 empty shotgun shells

100 count string of Christmas lights

15′ round wire floral wreath

red ribbon (approx. 2″ wide and 20′ long)

floral pins (the pins are shaped like staples, but the legs are about 1-1/2″ long)

glue gun

bow of choice

Instructions:

1 – in the open end of the each shotgun shell hot glue a Christmas light inside. Placing the light against one side of the shell.

2 – wrap the floral wreath with the red ribbon

3 – now take the lights with the shotgun shells and attach to the floral wreath with the floral pins close to the where the lights are wired (0<), make sure the electrical socket is easy to access.

4 – bend one floral pin and insert in the back of the wreath to use as a hanger. Or whatever you would like to use since the wreath will be fairly heavy.

5 – place the bow of choice on the wreath, also using a floral pin.

DONE!