Learn to Make Deco Mesh Wreaths
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Learn to Make
Deco Mesh Wreaths
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Learn to Make
Deco Mesh Wreaths You won’t believe how easy it is to make a big splashy wreath like those of professional decorators! Everything you need to know about working with deco mesh—that darling of the decorating world—is in this book. With our clear instructions and step-by-step photos, you’ll learn how to loop and secure the mesh and then add bows and other accents. With the wide variety of mesh styles available, you’ll be able to make wreaths for every occasion! To get you started, we include 14 sensational projects for holidays and seasonal celebrations all through the year.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS MAKING THE BASIC WREATH The photos show contrasting colors for clarity.
To make the basic deco mesh wreath, you’ll need a 16" dia. wire wreath frame, a 10 yard roll of 21" wide mesh, matching color chenille stems, and a pair of scissors (photo 1).
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Twist 22 chenille stems around the wreath form, alternating between the inner and outer rings and evenly spacing the stems on the rings (photo 2).
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To make measuring easier, mark the work surface with tape pieces 16" apart. Gather the mesh end (photo 3).
Measure 16" from the secured area and gather, keeping the gathers as straight as possible (photos 5-6).
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Place the gathered end over a chenille stem. Twist the stem to secure (photo 4).
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Place the gathered area over the next chenille stem. Twist the stem to secure (photo 7).
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Here’s the finished basic deco mesh wreath (photo 9). Fluff and arrange the loops until the wreath is circular and has a pretty shape.
Continue measuring, gathering, and securing loops until there are only 6 chenille stems without mesh loops (photo 8). Check to make sure you have enough mesh for the remaining 6 loops. If there is not enough for 16" loops, adjust the last 6 loops to be a bit smaller. Once the wreath is finished, you won’t be able to tell the difference.
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MAKING SINGLE, DOUBLE, & QUAD LOOPS The photos show contrasting colors for clarity.
Loops are an excellent accent to the mesh wreath. Wire-edged ribbon and 51/2"w deco mesh make beautiful loops (photo 10).
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For a double loop, repeat the measuring and gathering to make the second loop. Trim the loops from the roll. Secure both loops with a chenille stem (photo 13).
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To make the first loop, gather the ends, measure the loop size as specified in the project instructions, and gather (photo 11).
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Attach the loop to the wreath by twisting the loop stem to a wreath stem (photo 14).
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Bring the gathers together (photo 12). If you are making a single loop, secure the loop with a chenille stem and trim from the roll.
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MAKING A GIANT DECO MESH BOW The photos show contrasting colors for clarity. To make a giant deco mesh bow, fold the mesh in half to make a double layer. Leaving an 18" tail, gather the mesh end. Measure the loop size (16") and gather the mesh (photos 15-16).
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Bring the gathers together for the first loop (photo 17).
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Measure out 16" again and gather for the second loop. Secure both loops with a chenille stem. Trim the bow from the mesh roll, leaving an 18" tail (photo 18).
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Attach the bow to the wreath by twisting the bow stem to a wreath stem.
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MAKING A RIBBON BOW Wire-edged ribbon comes in many sizes, colors, and styles. Your wreath will look great with 1 or 2 ribbon bows; look for ribbons that coordinate, but are different sizes and have different patterns or colors (photo 19). When stacking bows, make and attach each bow separately.
Bring the gathers together to form the first loop (photo 21).
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Twist the ribbon to the right side for the next loop (photo 22). Using the measurements specified in the project instructions, leave a tail, measure out the loop size (photo 20) and gather both points.
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Measure out the loop size again (photo 23) and gather. Bring the gathers together for the second loop.
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Wrap an 18-gauge wire length around the bow and tighten (photo 26). Wrap a chenille stem over the wire (photo 27) and attach to a stem on the wreath. Fluff and arrange the loops and streamers, trimming the ends as desired.
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Twist the ribbon to the right side for the next loop (photo 24).
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Continue to make loops until the bow has 6–12 loops. Try not to let the loops stack on top of one another. They should be in a circular shape (photo 25). Trim the ribbon, leaving the same length tail as at the beginning.
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ADDITIONAL TIPS The photos show contrasting colors for clarity.
To make a longer chenille stem, just twist the ends together for 1"–2" (photo 28).
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When adding decorative items to the wreath, try to use the existing hanger. On the Easter cross, we wrapped a chenille stem around the wire cross bar on the back (photo 30).
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To make a floral bouquet, gather the stems and securely wrap with 18-gauge wire (photo 29). Use chenille stems to cover the wire and to secure the bouquet to the wreath frame.
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Clip the stems from individual flowers (photo 31); then, hot glue the flower to the mesh wreath. Large, heavy flowers may also need to be secured with chenille stems.
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It’s a good idea to use shatter-proof ornaments on the wreath.
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VALENTINE WREATH SHOPPING LIST £ £ £ £ £
16" dia. wire wreath frame 10 yard roll 21" wide pink deco mesh 21/4 yards 51/2" wide white deco mesh ribbon 51/4 yards 21/2" wide sheer red dotted ribbon 51/4 yards 21/2" wide sheer hot pink/silver dotted ribbon
£ chenille stems to match deco mesh and ribbons £ 5 white roses £ 10 assorted pink and white geranium stems with leaves £ metal “Love” sign £ hot glue gun and glue sticks
Refer to the General Instructions, pages 2-9, when making the wreath. Use the pink mesh to make a Basic Wreath. Add 5 red and 5 hot pink/silver ribbon Double Loops (leaving 8" tails and measuring out 10" for each loop). Cut two 40" lengths of white deco mesh ribbon. Stack the lengths and glue the metal word to the center. Gather the mesh ribbon where it meets the wreath and use chenille stems to attach the mesh ribbon to the wreath. Hot glue the flowers and leaves to the wreath, trimming the stems as necessary.
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EASTER WREATH SHOPPING LIST £ £ £ £
16" dia. wire wreath frame 10 yard roll 21" wide lavender deco mesh chenille stems to match deco mesh 5 large white lilies with 2 buds
£ budding leaf branch stems £ metal cross wall decoration £ hot glue gun and glue sticks
Refer to the General Instructions, pages 2-9, when making the wreath. Use the lavender mesh to make a Basic Wreath. Use chenille stems to attach the cross to the wreath, gluing as necessary. Hot glue the lilies, buds, and branch stems to the wreath, using chenille stems as necessary.
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SUMMER FUN WREATH SHOPPING LIST 16" dia. wire wreath frame 10 yard roll 21" wide yellow deco mesh 51/2 yards 51/2" wide white deco mesh ribbon 51/2 yards 51/2" wide yellow deco mesh ribbon 51/2 yards 21/2" wide black/white chevron ribbon chenille stems to match deco mesh and ribbons
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2 extra large orange gerbera daisies 4 white daisies 3 large greenery balls 18-gauge floral wire wire cutters hot glue gun and glue sticks
Refer to the General Instructions, pages 2-9, when making the wreath. Use the yellow mesh to make a Basic Wreath. Add 5 white and yellow mesh ribbon Single Loops (holding the ribbons together, leaving 12" tails, and measuring out 14" for each loop). Add a black/white chevron ribbon 12-loop Bow (leaving 24" tails and measuring out 12" for each loop). Trim the ribbon ends as desired. Hot glue the greenery balls and flowers to the wreath, using chenille stems as necessary.
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“HOWDY” WREATH SHOPPING LIST £ £ £ £ £ £
16" dia. wire wreath frame 10 yard roll 21" wide antique gold deco mesh 31/2 yards 3" wide black/white plaid ribbon 61/2 yards 4" wide burlap ribbon chenille stems to match deco mesh and ribbons “Howdy” wall sign
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4 large pale yellow sunflowers assorted greenery stems 18-gauge floral wire wire cutters hot glue gun and glue sticks
Refer to the General Instructions, pages 2-9, when making the wreath. Use the antique gold mesh to make a Basic Wreath. Add a black/white plaid ribbon 6-loop Bow (leaving 12" tails and measuring out 16" for each loop). Add 4 burlap ribbon Double Loops (leaving 14" tails and measuring out 14" for each loop). Hot glue the sunflowers and greenery to the wreath, using chenille stems as necessary. Use chenille stems to secure the sign, gluing as necessary.
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PUMPKIN SHOPPING LIST £ 20" dia. wire wreath frame £ 10 yard roll 21" wide orange deco mesh £ 51/2 yards 51/2" wide lime green deco mesh ribbon £ 1/4 yard orange felt
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1 yard 7/8" wide green satin ribbon brown chenille stems assorted greenery and leaves hot glue gun and glue sticks
Refer to the General Instructions, pages 5-9, when making the pumpkin. Cut 3" wide orange felt strips. Wrap and glue the strips around the wreath frame (photo 1); trim the excess felt.
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Wrap a 56" length of mesh around the wreath frame; gather the ends and secure with a chenille stem (photo 2).
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PUMPKIN continued Gather the end of a 70" mesh length and secure with the chenille stem at the pumpkin top. Wrap the mesh around the wreath frame outer edge; gather and secure the end at the top (photos 3-4).
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Wrap the pumpkin from top to bottom and back to the top on the left side with another 56" mesh length, gathering and securing the ends with the chenille stem (photo 5). Repeat on the right side of the pumpkin, using an additional chenille stem if necessary (photo 6). Arrange and fluff the mesh pieces to create soft folds and creases on the pumpkin, gluing as necessary.
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Tie the satin ribbon in a bow around the pumpkin top. Add a green mesh ribbon Quad Loop (leaving 24" tails and measuring out 16" for each loop) at the top. Add a green mesh ribbon Double Loop (leaving 24" tails and measuring out 16" for each loop) at the top. Hot glue the greenery and leaves to the pumpkin top.
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HARVEST WREATH SHOPPING LIST £ £ £ £
16" dia. wire wreath frame 10 yard roll 21" wide orange deco mesh 16 yards 31/2" wide brown/orange mesh ribbon 3 yards 4" wide green/orange mesh ribbon
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7 yards 4" wide burlap ribbon chenille stems to match deco mesh and ribbons metal harvest wall decoration hot glue gun and glue sticks
Refer to the General Instructions, pages 2-9, when making the wreath. Use the orange mesh to make a Basic Wreath. Add a burlap ribbon Quad Loop (leaving 16" tails and measuring out 16" for each loop). Add a brown/orange and green/orange ribbon Double Loop (holding the ribbons together, leaving 22" tails, and measuring out 18" for each loop) on top of the burlap bow. Add 9 brown/orange ribbon Double Loops (leaving 12" tails and measuring out 14" for each loop). Add 3 burlap ribbon Double Loops (leaving 10" tails and measuring out 14" for each loop). Use chenille stems to secure the wall decoration to the wreath, gluing as necessary.
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PEACOCK FEATHER WREATH SHOPPING LIST £ £ £ £ £ £
16" dia. wire wreath frame 10 yard roll 21" wide teal deco mesh 41/2 yards 4" wide black/gold ribbon 41/2 yards 21/2" wide peacock feather ribbon chenille stems to match deco mesh and ribbons 5 green glittery stems
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3 feather ball stems 7 peacock feathers 6 gold ball ornaments 18-gauge floral wire wire cutters hot glue gun and glue sticks
Refer to the General Instructions, pages 2-9, when making the wreath. Use the teal mesh to make a Basic Wreath. Add a black/gold ribbon 6-loop Bow (leaving 24" tails and measuring out 16" for each loop). Add a peacock feather ribbon 8-loop Bow (leaving 24" tails and measuring out 12" for each loop) on top of the black/gold bow. Hot glue the glittery stems and the peacock feathers to the wreath, using chenille stems as necessary. Remove the feather balls from the stems. Glue the feather balls and ornaments to the wreath.
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POINSETTIA SHOPPING LIST £ 21/2 yards 21" wide red deco mesh for each poinsettia £ green glittery balls for centers (we used seven 3/4" dia. glittery balls for each poinsettia) £ 18-gauge floral wire £ wire cutters £ hot glue gun and glue sticks
Cut two 18" long mesh pieces, two 14" long mesh pieces, and two 12" long mesh pieces; tightly roll each piece diagonally, gently pulling out the mesh corners to points at the ends (photo 1).
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Wrap the wire ends into a loop, forming a hanger (photo 3).
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Hot glue the glittery balls to the poinsettia center (photo 4). Arrange and slightly unroll the poinsettia petals as desired.
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MANTEL GARLAND SHOPPING LIST £ 9' green work garland (see supply photo below) £ 10 yard roll 21" wide green/red/gold striped deco mesh
£ 9 yards 51/2" wide red deco mesh ribbon £ 8 yards 21/2" wide red metallic striped ribbon £ 8 yards 3/4" wide red glittery metallic ribbon
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To make measuring easier, mark the work surface with tape pieces 16" apart. Leaving a 16" tail, gather the mesh end (photo 1).
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Place the gathered end over the evergreen twist tie at one end of the work garland. Secure the twist tie. Measure 16" from the secured area and gather, keeping the gathers as straight as possible (photos 2-3).
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Place the gathered area over the next twist tie. Secure the twist tie (photo 4).
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Continue measuring, gathering, and securing loops until you reach the garland end. Leaving a 16" tail, trim the garland from the mesh roll. Gather the mesh about 2" from the end and secure the gathered area with the last twist tie on the garland wrong side (photo 5). Repeat for the beginning tail. Arrange and fluff the loops, hiding the tail ends on the wrong side.
Add 8 red mesh ribbon Double Loops (leaving 8" tails and measuring out 12" for each loop). Add 8 red striped ribbon Double Loops (leaving 6" tails and measuring out 10" for each loop). Tie a 32" red glittery ribbon length around each Double Loop group and shape the ends into curls.
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“MERRY CHRISTMAS” WREATH SHOPPING LIST £ £ £ £ £ £ £
16" dia. wire wreath frame 10 yard roll 21" wide red deco mesh 11/2 yards 51/2" wide white deco mesh ribbon 51/2 yards 21/2" wide red and white striped ribbon 3 yards 3/8"w red satin ribbon chenille stems to match deco mesh and ribbons “Merry Christmas” hanging sign
£ 2 red/white striped ball groupings on floral stems £ 3 red/white striped flat disc ornaments £ clear cellophane wrap £ 18-gauge floral wire £ wire cutters £ hot glue gun and glue sticks
Refer to the General Instructions, pages 2-9, when making the wreath. Use the red mesh to make a Basic Wreath. Use chenille stems to secure the sign to the wreath, gluing as necessary. Add an 8-loop striped ribbon Bow (leaving 10" tails and measuring out 12" for each loop). Add a white mesh ribbon Double Loop (leaving 10" tails and measuring out 10" for each loop) on top of the ribbon bow. Add a striped ribbon Quad Loop (leaving 10" tails and measuring out 12" for each loop) on top of the mesh double loop. Hot glue the floral stems to the wreath behind the bow, using chenille stems as necessary. Wrap the flat disc ornaments in cellophane wrap and tie the ends with 18" red satin ribbon lengths (photo 1). Glue the wrapped ornaments to the wreath.
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LEOPARD PRINT WREATH SHOPPING LIST £ 16" dia. wire wreath frame £ 10 yard roll 21" wide gold deco mesh £ 81/2 yards 21/2" wide brown/gold leopard print ribbon £ 7 yards 21/2" wide brown/gold striped ribbon
£ chenille stems to match deco mesh and ribbons £ assorted brown ornaments (we used 18 ball ornaments) £ hot glue gun and glue sticks
Refer to the General Instructions, pages 2-9, when making the wreath. Use the gold mesh to make a Basic Wreath. Add 6 leopard print ribbon Double Loops (leaving 12" tails and measuring out 12" for each loop). Add 5 brown/gold striped ribbon Double Loops (leaving 12" tails and measuring out 12" for each loop). Trim the ribbon ends as desired. Hot glue the ornaments to the wreath.
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TREE SHOPPING LIST £ 24" tall green wire easel frame for floral arrangements (see the supply photo below) £ 10 yard roll 21" wide lime green deco mesh £ 10 yards 3" wide silver ribbon £ 71/2 yards 21/2" wide hot pink ribbon
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chenille stems to match deco mesh and ribbons assorted ornaments (we used 26 ball ornaments) 3 large snowflakes narrow silver cord hot glue gun and glue sticks
Refer to the General Instructions, pages 5-9, when making the tree. The photos show contrasting colors for clarity.
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Twist 13 chenille stems around the easel frame, evenly spacing the stems on the easel and gluing the stems in place (photo 1).
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To make measuring easier, mark the work surface with tape pieces 16" apart. Gather the lime green mesh end (photo 2).
Measure 16" from the secured area (photo 4) and gather, keeping the gathers as straight as possible.
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Place the gathered end over the lowest chenille stem on the frame right side. Twist the stem to secure (photo 3).
Place the gathered area over the lowest chenille stem on the frame middle. Twist the stem to secure (photo 5).
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Measure 16" from the secured area and gather. Place the gathered area over the lowest chenille stem on the left side. Twist the stem to secure (photo 6).
Continue measuring, gathering, and securing the mesh, going back and forth across the easel. Arrange and fluff the loops until the tree has a pretty shape. Add a Giant Deco Mesh Bow (without tails) to fill in the middle of the tree.
6 Add 7 silver and hot pink ribbon Double Loops (holding the ribbons together, leaving 6" tails, and measuring out 12" for each loop). Add a silver ribbon Quad Loop (leaving 24" tails and measuring out 12" for each loop). Hot glue the ornaments to the tree. Use the silver cord to tie the snowflakes to the Double Loops.
Measure 16" from the secured area and gather. Place the gathered area over the next row chenille stem on the left side. Twist the stem to secure (photo 7).
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TWO-COLOR CHRISTMAS WREATH SHOPPING LIST £ £ £ £ £ £
16" dia. wire wreath frame 10 yard roll 21" wide lime green deco mesh 10 yard roll 21" wide red deco mesh 4 yards 21/2" wide red velvet ribbon 5 yards 21/2" wide red/green/white striped ribbon chenille stems to match deco mesh and ribbons
£ 2 glittery stems with attached ornaments and poinsettia £ 4 red ball ornaments £ 18-gauge floral wire £ wire cutters £ hot glue gun and glue sticks
Refer to the General Instructions, pages 2-9, when making the wreath. Use the lime green mesh to make a Basic Wreath. Add the red mesh in the same manner, using the same chenille stems (photo 1). Arrange and fluff the loops until the wreath has a pretty shape and the colors are well balanced.
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DOOR GARLAND SHOPPING LIST £ 9' green work garland £ 10 yard roll 21" wide lime green/ red striped deco mesh £ 6 yards 21/2" wide red velvet ribbon
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Refer to the Mantel Garland instructions, page 28, to make the garland. Add 2 red velvet ribbon 6-loop Bows (leaving 12" tails and measuring out 12" for each loop). Use the chenille stems to add the ornaments over the bows.
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Easy step-by-step wreaths, garlands, & more!
Learn to Make
Deco Mesh Wreaths
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Learn to Make
Deco Mesh Wreaths You won’t believe how easy it is to make a big splashy wreath like those of professional decorators! Everything you need to know about working with deco mesh—that darling of the decorating world—is in this book. With our clear instructions and step-by-step photos, you’ll learn how to loop and secure the mesh and then add bows and other accents. With the wide variety of mesh styles available, you’ll be able to make wreaths for every occasion! To get you started, we include 14 sensational projects for holidays and seasonal celebrations all through the year.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS MAKING THE BASIC WREATH The photos show contrasting colors for clarity.
To make the basic deco mesh wreath, you’ll need a 16" dia. wire wreath frame, a 10 yard roll of 21" wide mesh, matching color chenille stems, and a pair of scissors (photo 1).
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Twist 22 chenille stems around the wreath form, alternating between the inner and outer rings and evenly spacing the stems on the rings (photo 2).
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To make measuring easier, mark the work surface with tape pieces 16" apart. Gather the mesh end (photo 3).
Measure 16" from the secured area and gather, keeping the gathers as straight as possible (photos 5-6).
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Place the gathered end over a chenille stem. Twist the stem to secure (photo 4).
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Place the gathered area over the next chenille stem. Twist the stem to secure (photo 7).
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Here’s the finished basic deco mesh wreath (photo 9). Fluff and arrange the loops until the wreath is circular and has a pretty shape.
Continue measuring, gathering, and securing loops until there are only 6 chenille stems without mesh loops (photo 8). Check to make sure you have enough mesh for the remaining 6 loops. If there is not enough for 16" loops, adjust the last 6 loops to be a bit smaller. Once the wreath is finished, you won’t be able to tell the difference.
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MAKING SINGLE, DOUBLE, & QUAD LOOPS The photos show contrasting colors for clarity.
Loops are an excellent accent to the mesh wreath. Wire-edged ribbon and 51/2"w deco mesh make beautiful loops (photo 10).
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For a double loop, repeat the measuring and gathering to make the second loop. Trim the loops from the roll. Secure both loops with a chenille stem (photo 13).
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To make the first loop, gather the ends, measure the loop size as specified in the project instructions, and gather (photo 11).
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Attach the loop to the wreath by twisting the loop stem to a wreath stem (photo 14).
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Bring the gathers together (photo 12). If you are making a single loop, secure the loop with a chenille stem and trim from the roll.
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MAKING A GIANT DECO MESH BOW The photos show contrasting colors for clarity. To make a giant deco mesh bow, fold the mesh in half to make a double layer. Leaving an 18" tail, gather the mesh end. Measure the loop size (16") and gather the mesh (photos 15-16).
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Measure out 16" again and gather for the second loop. Secure both loops with a chenille stem. Trim the bow from the mesh roll, leaving an 18" tail (photo 18).
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Attach the bow to the wreath by twisting the bow stem to a wreath stem.
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MAKING A RIBBON BOW Wire-edged ribbon comes in many sizes, colors, and styles. Your wreath will look great with 1 or 2 ribbon bows; look for ribbons that coordinate, but are different sizes and have different patterns or colors (photo 19). When stacking bows, make and attach each bow separately.
Bring the gathers together to form the first loop (photo 21).
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Twist the ribbon to the right side for the next loop (photo 22). Using the measurements specified in the project instructions, leave a tail, measure out the loop size (photo 20) and gather both points.
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Measure out the loop size again (photo 23) and gather. Bring the gathers together for the second loop.
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Wrap an 18-gauge wire length around the bow and tighten (photo 26). Wrap a chenille stem over the wire (photo 27) and attach to a stem on the wreath. Fluff and arrange the loops and streamers, trimming the ends as desired.
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Twist the ribbon to the right side for the next loop (photo 24).
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Continue to make loops until the bow has 6–12 loops. Try not to let the loops stack on top of one another. They should be in a circular shape (photo 25). Trim the ribbon, leaving the same length tail as at the beginning.
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ADDITIONAL TIPS The photos show contrasting colors for clarity.
To make a longer chenille stem, just twist the ends together for 1"–2" (photo 28).
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When adding decorative items to the wreath, try to use the existing hanger. On the Easter cross, we wrapped a chenille stem around the wire cross bar on the back (photo 30).
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To make a floral bouquet, gather the stems and securely wrap with 18-gauge wire (photo 29). Use chenille stems to cover the wire and to secure the bouquet to the wreath frame.
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Clip the stems from individual flowers (photo 31); then, hot glue the flower to the mesh wreath. Large, heavy flowers may also need to be secured with chenille stems.
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It’s a good idea to use shatter-proof ornaments on the wreath.
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VALENTINE WREATH SHOPPING LIST £ £ £ £ £
16" dia. wire wreath frame 10 yard roll 21" wide pink deco mesh 21/4 yards 51/2" wide white deco mesh ribbon 51/4 yards 21/2" wide sheer red dotted ribbon 51/4 yards 21/2" wide sheer hot pink/silver dotted ribbon
£ chenille stems to match deco mesh and ribbons £ 5 white roses £ 10 assorted pink and white geranium stems with leaves £ metal “Love” sign £ hot glue gun and glue sticks
Refer to the General Instructions, pages 2-9, when making the wreath. Use the pink mesh to make a Basic Wreath. Add 5 red and 5 hot pink/silver ribbon Double Loops (leaving 8" tails and measuring out 10" for each loop). Cut two 40" lengths of white deco mesh ribbon. Stack the lengths and glue the metal word to the center. Gather the mesh ribbon where it meets the wreath and use chenille stems to attach the mesh ribbon to the wreath. Hot glue the flowers and leaves to the wreath, trimming the stems as necessary.
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EASTER WREATH SHOPPING LIST £ £ £ £
16" dia. wire wreath frame 10 yard roll 21" wide lavender deco mesh chenille stems to match deco mesh 5 large white lilies with 2 buds
£ budding leaf branch stems £ metal cross wall decoration £ hot glue gun and glue sticks
Refer to the General Instructions, pages 2-9, when making the wreath. Use the lavender mesh to make a Basic Wreath. Use chenille stems to attach the cross to the wreath, gluing as necessary. Hot glue the lilies, buds, and branch stems to the wreath, using chenille stems as necessary.
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SUMMER FUN WREATH SHOPPING LIST 16" dia. wire wreath frame 10 yard roll 21" wide yellow deco mesh 51/2 yards 51/2" wide white deco mesh ribbon 51/2 yards 51/2" wide yellow deco mesh ribbon 51/2 yards 21/2" wide black/white chevron ribbon chenille stems to match deco mesh and ribbons
£ £ £ £ £ £
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2 extra large orange gerbera daisies 4 white daisies 3 large greenery balls 18-gauge floral wire wire cutters hot glue gun and glue sticks
Refer to the General Instructions, pages 2-9, when making the wreath. Use the yellow mesh to make a Basic Wreath. Add 5 white and yellow mesh ribbon Single Loops (holding the ribbons together, leaving 12" tails, and measuring out 14" for each loop). Add a black/white chevron ribbon 12-loop Bow (leaving 24" tails and measuring out 12" for each loop). Trim the ribbon ends as desired. Hot glue the greenery balls and flowers to the wreath, using chenille stems as necessary.
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“HOWDY” WREATH SHOPPING LIST £ £ £ £ £ £
16" dia. wire wreath frame 10 yard roll 21" wide antique gold deco mesh 31/2 yards 3" wide black/white plaid ribbon 61/2 yards 4" wide burlap ribbon chenille stems to match deco mesh and ribbons “Howdy” wall sign
£ £ £ £ £
4 large pale yellow sunflowers assorted greenery stems 18-gauge floral wire wire cutters hot glue gun and glue sticks
Refer to the General Instructions, pages 2-9, when making the wreath. Use the antique gold mesh to make a Basic Wreath. Add a black/white plaid ribbon 6-loop Bow (leaving 12" tails and measuring out 16" for each loop). Add 4 burlap ribbon Double Loops (leaving 14" tails and measuring out 14" for each loop). Hot glue the sunflowers and greenery to the wreath, using chenille stems as necessary. Use chenille stems to secure the sign, gluing as necessary.
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PUMPKIN SHOPPING LIST £ 20" dia. wire wreath frame £ 10 yard roll 21" wide orange deco mesh £ 51/2 yards 51/2" wide lime green deco mesh ribbon £ 1/4 yard orange felt
£ £ £ £
1 yard 7/8" wide green satin ribbon brown chenille stems assorted greenery and leaves hot glue gun and glue sticks
Refer to the General Instructions, pages 5-9, when making the pumpkin. Cut 3" wide orange felt strips. Wrap and glue the strips around the wreath frame (photo 1); trim the excess felt.
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PUMPKIN continued Gather the end of a 70" mesh length and secure with the chenille stem at the pumpkin top. Wrap the mesh around the wreath frame outer edge; gather and secure the end at the top (photos 3-4).
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Wrap the pumpkin from top to bottom and back to the top on the left side with another 56" mesh length, gathering and securing the ends with the chenille stem (photo 5). Repeat on the right side of the pumpkin, using an additional chenille stem if necessary (photo 6). Arrange and fluff the mesh pieces to create soft folds and creases on the pumpkin, gluing as necessary.
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Tie the satin ribbon in a bow around the pumpkin top. Add a green mesh ribbon Quad Loop (leaving 24" tails and measuring out 16" for each loop) at the top. Add a green mesh ribbon Double Loop (leaving 24" tails and measuring out 16" for each loop) at the top. Hot glue the greenery and leaves to the pumpkin top.
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HARVEST WREATH SHOPPING LIST £ £ £ £
16" dia. wire wreath frame 10 yard roll 21" wide orange deco mesh 16 yards 31/2" wide brown/orange mesh ribbon 3 yards 4" wide green/orange mesh ribbon
£ £ £ £
7 yards 4" wide burlap ribbon chenille stems to match deco mesh and ribbons metal harvest wall decoration hot glue gun and glue sticks
Refer to the General Instructions, pages 2-9, when making the wreath. Use the orange mesh to make a Basic Wreath. Add a burlap ribbon Quad Loop (leaving 16" tails and measuring out 16" for each loop). Add a brown/orange and green/orange ribbon Double Loop (holding the ribbons together, leaving 22" tails, and measuring out 18" for each loop) on top of the burlap bow. Add 9 brown/orange ribbon Double Loops (leaving 12" tails and measuring out 14" for each loop). Add 3 burlap ribbon Double Loops (leaving 10" tails and measuring out 14" for each loop). Use chenille stems to secure the wall decoration to the wreath, gluing as necessary.
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PEACOCK FEATHER WREATH SHOPPING LIST £ £ £ £ £ £
16" dia. wire wreath frame 10 yard roll 21" wide teal deco mesh 41/2 yards 4" wide black/gold ribbon 41/2 yards 21/2" wide peacock feather ribbon chenille stems to match deco mesh and ribbons 5 green glittery stems
£ £ £ £ £ £
3 feather ball stems 7 peacock feathers 6 gold ball ornaments 18-gauge floral wire wire cutters hot glue gun and glue sticks
Refer to the General Instructions, pages 2-9, when making the wreath. Use the teal mesh to make a Basic Wreath. Add a black/gold ribbon 6-loop Bow (leaving 24" tails and measuring out 16" for each loop). Add a peacock feather ribbon 8-loop Bow (leaving 24" tails and measuring out 12" for each loop) on top of the black/gold bow. Hot glue the glittery stems and the peacock feathers to the wreath, using chenille stems as necessary. Remove the feather balls from the stems. Glue the feather balls and ornaments to the wreath.
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POINSETTIA SHOPPING LIST £ 21/2 yards 21" wide red deco mesh for each poinsettia £ green glittery balls for centers (we used seven 3/4" dia. glittery balls for each poinsettia) £ 18-gauge floral wire £ wire cutters £ hot glue gun and glue sticks
Cut two 18" long mesh pieces, two 14" long mesh pieces, and two 12" long mesh pieces; tightly roll each piece diagonally, gently pulling out the mesh corners to points at the ends (photo 1).
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Wrap the wire ends into a loop, forming a hanger (photo 3).
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MANTEL GARLAND SHOPPING LIST £ 9' green work garland (see supply photo below) £ 10 yard roll 21" wide green/red/gold striped deco mesh
£ 9 yards 51/2" wide red deco mesh ribbon £ 8 yards 21/2" wide red metallic striped ribbon £ 8 yards 3/4" wide red glittery metallic ribbon
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To make measuring easier, mark the work surface with tape pieces 16" apart. Leaving a 16" tail, gather the mesh end (photo 1).
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Place the gathered end over the evergreen twist tie at one end of the work garland. Secure the twist tie. Measure 16" from the secured area and gather, keeping the gathers as straight as possible (photos 2-3).
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Place the gathered area over the next twist tie. Secure the twist tie (photo 4).
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Continue measuring, gathering, and securing loops until you reach the garland end. Leaving a 16" tail, trim the garland from the mesh roll. Gather the mesh about 2" from the end and secure the gathered area with the last twist tie on the garland wrong side (photo 5). Repeat for the beginning tail. Arrange and fluff the loops, hiding the tail ends on the wrong side.
Add 8 red mesh ribbon Double Loops (leaving 8" tails and measuring out 12" for each loop). Add 8 red striped ribbon Double Loops (leaving 6" tails and measuring out 10" for each loop). Tie a 32" red glittery ribbon length around each Double Loop group and shape the ends into curls.
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“MERRY CHRISTMAS” WREATH SHOPPING LIST £ £ £ £ £ £ £
16" dia. wire wreath frame 10 yard roll 21" wide red deco mesh 11/2 yards 51/2" wide white deco mesh ribbon 51/2 yards 21/2" wide red and white striped ribbon 3 yards 3/8"w red satin ribbon chenille stems to match deco mesh and ribbons “Merry Christmas” hanging sign
£ 2 red/white striped ball groupings on floral stems £ 3 red/white striped flat disc ornaments £ clear cellophane wrap £ 18-gauge floral wire £ wire cutters £ hot glue gun and glue sticks
Refer to the General Instructions, pages 2-9, when making the wreath. Use the red mesh to make a Basic Wreath. Use chenille stems to secure the sign to the wreath, gluing as necessary. Add an 8-loop striped ribbon Bow (leaving 10" tails and measuring out 12" for each loop). Add a white mesh ribbon Double Loop (leaving 10" tails and measuring out 10" for each loop) on top of the ribbon bow. Add a striped ribbon Quad Loop (leaving 10" tails and measuring out 12" for each loop) on top of the mesh double loop. Hot glue the floral stems to the wreath behind the bow, using chenille stems as necessary. Wrap the flat disc ornaments in cellophane wrap and tie the ends with 18" red satin ribbon lengths (photo 1). Glue the wrapped ornaments to the wreath.
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LEOPARD PRINT WREATH SHOPPING LIST £ 16" dia. wire wreath frame £ 10 yard roll 21" wide gold deco mesh £ 81/2 yards 21/2" wide brown/gold leopard print ribbon £ 7 yards 21/2" wide brown/gold striped ribbon
£ chenille stems to match deco mesh and ribbons £ assorted brown ornaments (we used 18 ball ornaments) £ hot glue gun and glue sticks
Refer to the General Instructions, pages 2-9, when making the wreath. Use the gold mesh to make a Basic Wreath. Add 6 leopard print ribbon Double Loops (leaving 12" tails and measuring out 12" for each loop). Add 5 brown/gold striped ribbon Double Loops (leaving 12" tails and measuring out 12" for each loop). Trim the ribbon ends as desired. Hot glue the ornaments to the wreath.
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TREE SHOPPING LIST £ 24" tall green wire easel frame for floral arrangements (see the supply photo below) £ 10 yard roll 21" wide lime green deco mesh £ 10 yards 3" wide silver ribbon £ 71/2 yards 21/2" wide hot pink ribbon
£ £ £ £ £
chenille stems to match deco mesh and ribbons assorted ornaments (we used 26 ball ornaments) 3 large snowflakes narrow silver cord hot glue gun and glue sticks
Refer to the General Instructions, pages 5-9, when making the tree. The photos show contrasting colors for clarity.
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Twist 13 chenille stems around the easel frame, evenly spacing the stems on the easel and gluing the stems in place (photo 1).
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To make measuring easier, mark the work surface with tape pieces 16" apart. Gather the lime green mesh end (photo 2).
Measure 16" from the secured area (photo 4) and gather, keeping the gathers as straight as possible.
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Place the gathered end over the lowest chenille stem on the frame right side. Twist the stem to secure (photo 3).
Place the gathered area over the lowest chenille stem on the frame middle. Twist the stem to secure (photo 5).
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Measure 16" from the secured area and gather. Place the gathered area over the lowest chenille stem on the left side. Twist the stem to secure (photo 6).
Continue measuring, gathering, and securing the mesh, going back and forth across the easel. Arrange and fluff the loops until the tree has a pretty shape. Add a Giant Deco Mesh Bow (without tails) to fill in the middle of the tree.
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Measure 16" from the secured area and gather. Place the gathered area over the next row chenille stem on the left side. Twist the stem to secure (photo 7).
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TWO-COLOR CHRISTMAS WREATH SHOPPING LIST £ £ £ £ £ £
16" dia. wire wreath frame 10 yard roll 21" wide lime green deco mesh 10 yard roll 21" wide red deco mesh 4 yards 21/2" wide red velvet ribbon 5 yards 21/2" wide red/green/white striped ribbon chenille stems to match deco mesh and ribbons
£ 2 glittery stems with attached ornaments and poinsettia £ 4 red ball ornaments £ 18-gauge floral wire £ wire cutters £ hot glue gun and glue sticks
Refer to the General Instructions, pages 2-9, when making the wreath. Use the lime green mesh to make a Basic Wreath. Add the red mesh in the same manner, using the same chenille stems (photo 1). Arrange and fluff the loops until the wreath has a pretty shape and the colors are well balanced.
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DOOR GARLAND SHOPPING LIST £ 9' green work garland £ 10 yard roll 21" wide lime green/ red striped deco mesh £ 6 yards 21/2" wide red velvet ribbon
£ £ £ £
2 red ball ornaments red chenille stems 18-gauge floral wire wire cutters
Refer to the Mantel Garland instructions, page 28, to make the garland. Add 2 red velvet ribbon 6-loop Bows (leaving 12" tails and measuring out 12" for each loop). Use the chenille stems to add the ornaments over the bows.
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