Once you've made a Pasta wreath photo frame, you'll never look at macaroni, fusilli or bow-tie noodles the same way. Uncooked pasta has long been a crafter's best friend - find out why.

What you'll need:

How to make it:

1. Draw a circle on the poster board about 4" in diameter (use a tin can, butter tub lid, etc. for a pattern).
2. Draw a smaller circle in the middle of the first one - make it a size (opening) that will fit your photo.
3. Cut out both circles to make a wreath shape.
4. Use a hole puncher to make a hole for hanging.
5. Glue on various pasta shapes (shells and bows work beautifully) to make a pattern on the wreath.
6. Let dry overnight.
7. Spray paint the ornament with gold metallic paint.
8. Let dry completely.
9. Add your name and date to the back of the picture.
10. Glue or tape the photo onto the back of the ornament so that it will show in the center of the wreath.
11. Attach a decorative ribbon if desired.

Tips:

This makes a very elegant-looking decoration. Last year one of the classes at my son's school made these, and I was very surprised at how beautiful they looked! My sons and I made these for all of our relatives for Christmas. We used the small school portraits in the center of the wreath. The family loved them - in fact my mother hung hers on the wall in her kitchen to enjoy throughout the year!