making the basic wreath
Deco Mesh
14 Seasonal & Holiday Designs
Wreaths
Beginner-Friendly Step-by-Step Instructions
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Deco Mesh
Wreaths
Big and beautiful deco mesh wreaths are the hottest trend going! And it’s no wonder, because they’re so easy and quick to make! Deco mesh can be used indoors or out. It’s perfect for celebrating the seasons and holidays, as well as life’s special events. We’ll show you how to fashion 14 exciting deco mesh wreaths using readily available crafting supplies. It’s fun! It’s fast! You’re going to love this!
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Winter Wreath................2 Spring Wreath..................4 Summer Wreath...............6 Patriotic Wreath............8 Autumn Wreath...............10 Halloween Wreath.......12 Poinsettia Wreath.........14 Red & Silver Wreath.....16 Snowman Wreath...........18 Fleur-De-Lis Wreath......20 Birthday Wreath.............22 Team Spirit Wreath........24 Wedding Wreath............26 Baby Wreath.......................28
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You’ll need: 16" dia. wire wreath frame F 10 yard roll 21" wide light blue deco mesh F 3 yards 51/2" wide silver deco mesh ribbon F 4 yards 21/2" wide white ribbon F 5 yards silver 8mm deco flex tubing ribbon F matching chenille stems F 3 large snowflakes F 6 small snowflakes F 9 iridescent pom-poms (we cut ours from a garland) F assorted icy and silver glittery stems F hot glue gun F
Refer to the General Instructions, pages 30-40, when making the wreath. Use the light blue mesh to make a Basic Wreath. Add 5 silver flex tubing Double Loops. Add a silver mesh ribbon 4-loop Bow and a white ribbon 6-loop Bow. Hot glue the snowflakes, pom-poms, icy stems, and glittery stems to the wreath, starting with the largest elements and trimming the stems as needed.
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WINTER
Wreath
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SPRING
Wreath
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You’ll need: 16" dia. wire wreath frame F 10 yard roll 21" wide light purple deco mesh F 31/2 yards 51/2" wide light green deco mesh ribbon F 41/2 yards green 5mm wired glitter roping F matching chenille stems F 5 tulip stems F 3 daisy stems F 3 dianthus stems F 4 hyacinth stems F 3 miniature daffodil stems F 6 airy fern-like stems F large sheer beaded butterfly F 18-gauge floral wire F hot glue gun F
Refer to the General Instructions, pages 30-40, when making the wreath. Use the light purple mesh to make a Basic Wreath. Add a Second Layer of green glitter roping. Gather the flower and fern stems into a bouquet; securely wrap with wire. Use chenille stems to secure the bouquet to the wreath. Add a Double Loop light green mesh ribbon loop with 24" tails (make 4 loops instead of 2) to the bouquet. Hot glue the butterfly to the wreath.
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You’ll need: 16" dia. wire wreath frame F 6 yards 21" wide yellow deco mesh F 5 yards 21" wide orange deco mesh F 3 yards 10" wide aqua deco mesh ribbon F 3 Hawaiian leis F matching chenille stems F plastic flamingo F flip-flops with glued-on daisies F natural-colored raffia F hot glue gun F
Refer to the General Instructions, pages 30-40, when making the wreath. Use the yellow and orange meshes to make a Basic Wreath, placing the yellow mesh in the outer ring of chenille stems (use 13 chenille stems instead of 11) and the orange mesh (use 11 chenille stems) in the inner ring of chenille stems. Add a Second Layer of Hawaiian leis. Add 6 aqua mesh ribbon Rolled Loops. Attach the flip-flops by wrapping a chenille stem around each toe thong from the bottom. Hot glue the flamingo and 4 raffia shoelace-style bows to the wreath.
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SUMMER
Wreath
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PATRIOTIC
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You’ll need: 16" dia. wire wreath frame F 10 yard roll 21" wide royal blue deco mesh F 5 yards 21/2" wide red/white/blue striped ribbon F 3 yards 5" wide red ribbon F wired star garland F 5" foam ball or cube, cut in half F matching chenille stems F assorted red and silver glittery and sequined floral picks F hot glue gun F
Refer to the General Instructions, pages 30-40, when making the wreath. Use the royal blue mesh to make a Basic Wreath. Secure the Foam Base to the wreath. Add a Second Layer of striped ribbon. Add another Second Layer of wired star garland. Add a red ribbon 4-loop Bow. Add the red and silver picks to the foam base, gluing if necessary.
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You’ll need: 16" dia. wire wreath frame F 10 yard roll 21" wide bronze/moss green deco mesh F 6 yards 51/2" wide copper/black deco mesh ribbon F 12 yards 3" wide copper ribbon F matching chenille stems F 5 large sunflowers F assorted berries, greenery, leaves, and pumpkins F hot glue gun F
Refer to the General Instructions, pages 30-40, when making the wreath. Use the bronze/moss green mesh to make a Basic Wreath. Add a Second Layer of copper/black mesh ribbon. Add 6 copper ribbon Double Loops with 18" tails. Hot glue the sunflowers, greenery, leaves, and pumpkins to the wreath, starting with the largest elements and trimming the stems as needed.
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AUTUMN
Wreath
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HALLOWEEN
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You’ll need: 16" dia. wire wreath frame F 10 yard roll 21" wide purple deco mesh F 8 yards 51/2" wide orange deco mesh ribbon F 71/2 yards 51/2" wide light green deco mesh ribbon F matching chenille stems F Halloween decorations (we used 2 wood bats and a wood Trick-or-Treat sign) F artificial cobwebs F hot glue gun F
Refer to the General Instructions, pages 30-40, when making the wreath. Use the purple mesh to make a Basic Wreath. Add a Second Layer of orange mesh ribbon. Add 5 light green mesh Double Loops with 10" frayed tails. Use chenille stems to secure the sign and bats to the wreath, gluing as necesary. Add the cobwebs to the wreath, gluing as necessary.
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You’ll need: 16" dia. wire wreath frame F 10 yard roll 21" wide red deco mesh F 5 yards 5" wide red ribbon F 10 yards 21/2" wide red/green/gold striped ribbon F 5 yards red 8mm deco flex tubing ribbon F red chenille stems F 9 large poinsettias F assorted shatterproof red ball ornaments F hot glue gun F
Refer to the General Instructions, pages 30-40, when making the wreath. Use the red mesh to make a Basic Wreath. Add a Second Layer of red ribbon. Add striped ribbon Double Loops (with 18" tails) and tubing ribbon Double Loops. Use chenille stems to add the ornaments, starting with the larger balls. Remove the stems from the poinsettias. Hot glue the poinsettias to the wreath.
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POINSETTIA
Wreath
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SILVER & RED
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You’ll need: 16" dia. wire wreath frame F 10 yard roll 21" wide red deco mesh F 7 yards 51/2" wide silver deco mesh ribbon F 8 yards 11/2" wide silver ribbon F 3 yards 21/2" wide silver ribbon F metallic red rope garland F 5" foam ball or cube, cut in half F matching chenille stems F 3 large silver pointsettias F assorted silver glittery floral stems F assorted holly and berry stems F assorted silver shatterproof ball ornaments F hot glue gun F
Refer to the General Instructions, pages 30-40, when making the wreath. Use the red mesh to make a Basic Wreath. Secure the Foam Base to the wreath frame. Set aside a 23/4 yard length of the 11/2" wide silver ribbon for the bow. Add Second Layers of 11/2" wide silver ribbon and red rope garland. Add 4 silver mesh ribbon Double Loops. Add a silver mesh ribbon 6-loop Bow (without tails), a 21/2" wide silver ribbon 4-loop Bow, and a 11/2" wide silver ribbon 4-loop Bow. Add some of the silver stems, berry stems, and holly stems to the foam base, trimming the stems as needed. Use chenille stems to attach the larger ornaments to the wreath. Hot glue the remaining silver stems, berry stems, holly stems, and ornaments to the wreath.
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You’ll need: 16" dia. wreath frame F 10 yard roll 21" wide red deco mesh F iridescent white garland F 4 yards 21/2" wide red/green plaid ribbon F 3 yards each of two 11/2" wide ribbons (holiday dot and holiday stripe) F matching chenille stems F stuffed snowman F assorted green shatterproof ball ornaments F hot glue gun F
Refer to the General Instructions, pages 30-40, when making the wreath. Use the red mesh to make a Basic Wreath. Add a Second Layer of white garland. Add a red/green plaid 6-loop Bow and a 4-loop Bow of each 11/2" wide ribbon. Use chenille stems to attach the snowman. Hot glue the ornaments to the wreath.
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SNOWMAN
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FLEUR-DE-LIS
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You’ll need: 16" dia. wire wreath frame F 10 yard roll 21" wide red deco mesh F 9 yards 11/2" wide leopard print ribbon F 81/2 yards each of two 21/2" wide ribbons (red/gold and bronze) F 5" foam ball or cube, cut in half F matching chenille stems F 3 large red/bronze/gold roses F 3 large gold poinsettias F brown/bronze pheasant feathers F assorted gold shatterproof ball ornaments F fleur-de-lis wall decoration F hot glue gun F
Refer to the General Instructions, pages 30-40, when making the wreath. Use the red mesh to make a Basic Wreath. Secure the Foam Base to the wreath. Cut 23/4 yards of the leopard ribbon and set aside for the bow; set aside a 21/4 yard length of each of the other ribbons for the double loops. Add Second Layers of each ribbon. Add the poinsettias and some feathers to the foam base, trimming the stems as needed. Add a leopard print ribbon 4-loop Bow and 21/2" wide ribbon Double Loops with 24" tails. Hot glue the roses, remaining feathers, and ornaments to the wreath, trimming the stems as needed. Use chenille stems to attach the fleur-de-lis to the wreath frame.
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You’ll need: 16" dia. wire wreath frame F 10 yard roll 21" wide light green deco mesh F 5 yards 51/2" wide silver deco mesh ribbon F multi-colored garland F 19 yards gold 4mm deco flex tubing ribbon F matching chenille stems F multi-color spangle floral picks F gold grass stems F 10" dia. balsa wood disc, painted white F dry-erase reusable sheet F dry-erase marker F hot glue gun F
Refer to the General Instructions, pages 30-40, when making the wreath. Use the light green mesh to make a Basic Wreath. Add a Second Layer of multi-color garland. Add 5 silver mesh ribbon Double Loops. Add 6 Double Loop gold tubing loops (make 4 loops instead of 2), knotting the 18" tails. Hot glue the spangle picks and the gold grass stems to the wreath. Cover the wood disc with the reusable dryerase sheet. Write the birthday message on the covered disc and insert in the wreath center.
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BIRTHDAY
Wreath
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TEAM SPIRIT
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This wreath lets your team spirit shine! You’ll find lots of ribbon and trim options that will work for team wreaths. Just look for the right colors (choose 2 or 3) and be creative. We found the perfect orange and white dotted and striped ribbons, but not in a wire-edged style. So we layered those ribbons with a wire-edged sheer white ribbon to make the loops stand proud.
You’ll need: 16" dia. wire wreath frame F 10 yard roll 21" wide deco mesh F 6 yards 51/2" wide deco mesh ribbon F 4 yards each of two 11/2" wide ribbons F 8 yards 2" wide wire-edged ribbon F matching chenille stems F 3 painted football shapes F assorted letters for message F acrylic paint F spray adhesive and glitter F hot glue gun F
Refer to the General Instructions, pages 30-40, when making the wreath. Use the 21" wide mesh to make a Basic Wreath. Add 6 mesh ribbon Double Loops. Add 15 Single Loops with the layered 11/2" and 2" wide ribbons. Paint and glitter the letters as desired. Hot glue the letters and footballs to the wreath.
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You’ll need: 16" dia. wire wreath frame F 10 yard roll 21" wide white deco mesh F white feather boa F 6 yards 21/2" wide black/white ribbon F 3 yards 21/2" wide white ribbon F 24 yards 6" wide white tulle F 5" foam ball or cube, cut in half F matching chenille stems F 3 jeweled silver starbursts F assorted black flower, silver-beaded, and crystal-beaded stems F 6" square frame F scrapbook paper or wrapping paper for monogram background F rub-on monogram F 1/2 yd 5/8" wide black ribbon F hot glue gun F
Refer to the General Instructions, pages 30-40, when making the wreath. Use the white mesh to make a Basic Wreath. Secure the Foam Base to the wreath. Add a Second Layer of feather boa. Add 7 white Tulle Accents. Add a white ribbon 4-loop Bow and two black/white ribbon 4-loop Bows. Hot glue the starbursts to the wreath. Add the black flower and beaded stems to the foam base, trimming the stems as needed. Center the monogram on a 6" paper square; insert the paper square into the frame. Hang the frame in the wreath center with the black ribbon.
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WEDDING
Wreath
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You’ll need: 16" dia. wire wreath frame F 10 yard roll 21" wide light pink or light blue deco mesh F 10 yard roll 21" wide white deco mesh F 2 yards 51/2" wide white deco mesh ribbon F matching chenille stems F 4 daisies F baby shoes, stuffed doll or animal, and an oversize plastic bottle F white acrylic paint F birth announcement sign F marker to write on sign F hot glue gun F
Refer to the General Instructions, pages 30-40, when making the wreath. Use the light pink or light blue mesh to make a Basic Wreath. Add a white Giant Deco Mesh Bow (without tails). Add 2 white mesh ribbon Double Loops. Paint the inside of the bottle white. Fill out the baby information on the sign. Use chenille stems to attach the sign to the wreath, hot gluing if necessary. Use chenille stems to attach the bottle and the doll or animal to the wreath. Trim the daisies from the stems. Hot glue the shoes and daisies to the wreath.
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General
Instructions
The photos show contrasting colors for clarity.
MAKING THE BASIC WREATH To make the basic deco mesh wreath, you’ll need a 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 frame, 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).
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Place the gathered end over a chenille stem. Twist the stem to secure (photo 4).
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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 area over the next chenille stem. Twist the stem to secure (photo 7).
8 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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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.
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10 ADDING THE SECOND LAYER Lots of different decorative elements can be used for the second layer. Our wreaths have wire-edged ribbon, garland, wired garlands, and even a feather boa. Long, continuous length items work best, but shorter items, such as Hawaiian leis will also work (photo 10).
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Arrange the second layer, poking it in amongst the mesh loops (photo 11). Smooth curves look the best.
12 Secure the layer to the wreath with the nearest chenille stem (photo 12). If it’s a bit long, just trim any excess. If it’s a bit short, that’s okay; just cover the small gap with a bow or other decorative item.
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MAKING SINGLE & DOUBLE LOOPS
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Loops are an excellent accent to the mesh wreath. Wire-edged ribbon, 51/2"w deco mesh, skinny garland, and deco flex tubing make beautiful loops (photo 13). To make the first loop, gather the ends, measure the loop size (16"), and gather (photo 14). Bring the gathers together (photo 15). If you are making a single loop, secure the loop with a chenille stem and trim from the roll.
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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 16). Attach the loop to the wreath by twisting the loop stem to a wreath stem (photo 17). 34
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Double loops can be varied for different looks. You can leave 24" long tails on the ends or the mesh ends can be frayed for a spooky look. Try using a wired glittery roping for the loops, as shown on the Spring Wreath, page 4. For real visual impact, measure out 4 loops before trimming and securing with a chenille stem (like the tubing shown on the Birthday Wreath, page 22). Tubing ends also look great knotted.
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MAKING A GIANT DECO MESH BOW To make a giant deco mesh bow, fold the mesh in half. Leaving an 18" tail, gather the mesh end. Measure the loop size (16") and gather the mesh (photos 18-19).
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Bring the gathers together (photo 20).
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Repeat to make the second loop. Secure both loops with a chenille stem. Trim the bow from the mesh roll, leaving an 18" tail (photo 21). Attach the loop to the wreath by twisting the loop stem to a wreath stem.
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22 MAKING TULLE ACCENTS Stack 10 layers of 6" x 12" pieces of tulle (photo 22).
23 Gather the tulle stack in the center. Secure with a chenille stem (photo 23). Attach the accent to the wreath by twisting the loop stem to a wreath stem.
24 MAKING ROLLED LOOPS Roll a 16" long piece of 10" wide mesh ribbon. Secure the roll with a chenille stem (photos 24-25). Attach the loop to the wreath by twisting the loop stem to a wreath stem.
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26 ATTACHING A FOAM BASE Attaching a foam base to the mesh wreath makes adding floral elements, such as flower stems and picks much easier. Use a serrated-edge knife to cut a 5" foam ball or cube in half (photo 26).
27 Twist 4 chenille stems together for 1". Poke a hole in the center of the foam ball half and insert the twisted stem end. Nestle the foam ball half between 2 mesh loops and securely wrap the stems around the wreath frame (photo 27).
28 Insert greenery, floral, or other stemmed items into the foam (photo 28).
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29 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 29). When stacking bows, make and attach each bow separately.
30 The width of the ribbon and your preference determine the size of the bow (photo 30). Ribbons about 11/2" wide look good with 6" long loops; measure out 12" for each loop. Wider ribbons, such as 21/2"–3" wide, look good with 7" long loops; measure out 14" for each loop. 11/2"
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Leaving a 24" tail, measure out 12" and gather both points (photo 31). 12"
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Bring the gathers together to form the first loop (photo 32).
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Twist the ribbon to the right side for the next loop (photo 33). Measure out 12" and gather (photo 34). Bring the gathers together for the second loop.
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Continue to make loops until the bow has 4-8 loops. Try not to let the loops stack on top of one another. They should be in a circular shape (photo 36). Trim the ribbon, leaving a 24" tail.
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Twist the ribbon to the right side for the next loop (photo 35).
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Wrap an 18-gauge wire length around the bow and tighten (photo 37). Wrap a chenille stem over the wire (photo 38) and attach to a stem on the wreath. Fluff and arrange the loops and streamers.
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ADDITIONAL TIPS To make a longer chenille stem, just twist the ends together for 1"-2" (photo 39).
40 To make a floral bouquet, gather the stems and securely wrap with 18-gauge wire. Use chenille stems to cover the wire and to secure the bouquet to the wreath frame (photo 40).
41 When adding a decorative item to the wreath, try to use the existing hanger. On the Halloween bats, we wrapped a chenille stem around the wire hangers (photo 41).
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For an item that doesn’t have a hanger, wrap a coordinating color chenille stem around the item to secure it to the wreath frame. We used pink chenille stems around the doll’s neck and the bottle top to secure them to the wreath (photo 42).
Clip the stems from individual flowers (photo 43); then, hot glue the flower to the mesh wreath. It’s a good idea to use shatter-proof ornaments on the wreath.
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14 Seasonal & Holiday Designs
Wreaths
Beginner-Friendly Step-by-Step Instructions
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Deco Mesh
Wreaths
Big and beautiful deco mesh wreaths are the hottest trend going! And it’s no wonder, because they’re so easy and quick to make! Deco mesh can be used indoors or out. It’s perfect for celebrating the seasons and holidays, as well as life’s special events. We’ll show you how to fashion 14 exciting deco mesh wreaths using readily available crafting supplies. It’s fun! It’s fast! You’re going to love this!
Table of Contents
Winter Wreath................2 Spring Wreath..................4 Summer Wreath...............6 Patriotic Wreath............8 Autumn Wreath...............10 Halloween Wreath.......12 Poinsettia Wreath.........14 Red & Silver Wreath.....16 Snowman Wreath...........18 Fleur-De-Lis Wreath......20 Birthday Wreath.............22 Team Spirit Wreath........24 Wedding Wreath............26 Baby Wreath.......................28
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You’ll need: 16" dia. wire wreath frame F 10 yard roll 21" wide light blue deco mesh F 3 yards 51/2" wide silver deco mesh ribbon F 4 yards 21/2" wide white ribbon F 5 yards silver 8mm deco flex tubing ribbon F matching chenille stems F 3 large snowflakes F 6 small snowflakes F 9 iridescent pom-poms (we cut ours from a garland) F assorted icy and silver glittery stems F hot glue gun F
Refer to the General Instructions, pages 30-40, when making the wreath. Use the light blue mesh to make a Basic Wreath. Add 5 silver flex tubing Double Loops. Add a silver mesh ribbon 4-loop Bow and a white ribbon 6-loop Bow. Hot glue the snowflakes, pom-poms, icy stems, and glittery stems to the wreath, starting with the largest elements and trimming the stems as needed.
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WINTER
Wreath
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SPRING
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You’ll need: 16" dia. wire wreath frame F 10 yard roll 21" wide light purple deco mesh F 31/2 yards 51/2" wide light green deco mesh ribbon F 41/2 yards green 5mm wired glitter roping F matching chenille stems F 5 tulip stems F 3 daisy stems F 3 dianthus stems F 4 hyacinth stems F 3 miniature daffodil stems F 6 airy fern-like stems F large sheer beaded butterfly F 18-gauge floral wire F hot glue gun F
Refer to the General Instructions, pages 30-40, when making the wreath. Use the light purple mesh to make a Basic Wreath. Add a Second Layer of green glitter roping. Gather the flower and fern stems into a bouquet; securely wrap with wire. Use chenille stems to secure the bouquet to the wreath. Add a Double Loop light green mesh ribbon loop with 24" tails (make 4 loops instead of 2) to the bouquet. Hot glue the butterfly to the wreath.
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You’ll need: 16" dia. wire wreath frame F 6 yards 21" wide yellow deco mesh F 5 yards 21" wide orange deco mesh F 3 yards 10" wide aqua deco mesh ribbon F 3 Hawaiian leis F matching chenille stems F plastic flamingo F flip-flops with glued-on daisies F natural-colored raffia F hot glue gun F
Refer to the General Instructions, pages 30-40, when making the wreath. Use the yellow and orange meshes to make a Basic Wreath, placing the yellow mesh in the outer ring of chenille stems (use 13 chenille stems instead of 11) and the orange mesh (use 11 chenille stems) in the inner ring of chenille stems. Add a Second Layer of Hawaiian leis. Add 6 aqua mesh ribbon Rolled Loops. Attach the flip-flops by wrapping a chenille stem around each toe thong from the bottom. Hot glue the flamingo and 4 raffia shoelace-style bows to the wreath.
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SUMMER
Wreath
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PATRIOTIC
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You’ll need: 16" dia. wire wreath frame F 10 yard roll 21" wide royal blue deco mesh F 5 yards 21/2" wide red/white/blue striped ribbon F 3 yards 5" wide red ribbon F wired star garland F 5" foam ball or cube, cut in half F matching chenille stems F assorted red and silver glittery and sequined floral picks F hot glue gun F
Refer to the General Instructions, pages 30-40, when making the wreath. Use the royal blue mesh to make a Basic Wreath. Secure the Foam Base to the wreath. Add a Second Layer of striped ribbon. Add another Second Layer of wired star garland. Add a red ribbon 4-loop Bow. Add the red and silver picks to the foam base, gluing if necessary.
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You’ll need: 16" dia. wire wreath frame F 10 yard roll 21" wide bronze/moss green deco mesh F 6 yards 51/2" wide copper/black deco mesh ribbon F 12 yards 3" wide copper ribbon F matching chenille stems F 5 large sunflowers F assorted berries, greenery, leaves, and pumpkins F hot glue gun F
Refer to the General Instructions, pages 30-40, when making the wreath. Use the bronze/moss green mesh to make a Basic Wreath. Add a Second Layer of copper/black mesh ribbon. Add 6 copper ribbon Double Loops with 18" tails. Hot glue the sunflowers, greenery, leaves, and pumpkins to the wreath, starting with the largest elements and trimming the stems as needed.
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AUTUMN
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HALLOWEEN
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You’ll need: 16" dia. wire wreath frame F 10 yard roll 21" wide purple deco mesh F 8 yards 51/2" wide orange deco mesh ribbon F 71/2 yards 51/2" wide light green deco mesh ribbon F matching chenille stems F Halloween decorations (we used 2 wood bats and a wood Trick-or-Treat sign) F artificial cobwebs F hot glue gun F
Refer to the General Instructions, pages 30-40, when making the wreath. Use the purple mesh to make a Basic Wreath. Add a Second Layer of orange mesh ribbon. Add 5 light green mesh Double Loops with 10" frayed tails. Use chenille stems to secure the sign and bats to the wreath, gluing as necesary. Add the cobwebs to the wreath, gluing as necessary.
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You’ll need: 16" dia. wire wreath frame F 10 yard roll 21" wide red deco mesh F 5 yards 5" wide red ribbon F 10 yards 21/2" wide red/green/gold striped ribbon F 5 yards red 8mm deco flex tubing ribbon F red chenille stems F 9 large poinsettias F assorted shatterproof red ball ornaments F hot glue gun F
Refer to the General Instructions, pages 30-40, when making the wreath. Use the red mesh to make a Basic Wreath. Add a Second Layer of red ribbon. Add striped ribbon Double Loops (with 18" tails) and tubing ribbon Double Loops. Use chenille stems to add the ornaments, starting with the larger balls. Remove the stems from the poinsettias. Hot glue the poinsettias to the wreath.
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POINSETTIA
Wreath
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SILVER & RED
Wreath
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You’ll need: 16" dia. wire wreath frame F 10 yard roll 21" wide red deco mesh F 7 yards 51/2" wide silver deco mesh ribbon F 8 yards 11/2" wide silver ribbon F 3 yards 21/2" wide silver ribbon F metallic red rope garland F 5" foam ball or cube, cut in half F matching chenille stems F 3 large silver pointsettias F assorted silver glittery floral stems F assorted holly and berry stems F assorted silver shatterproof ball ornaments F hot glue gun F
Refer to the General Instructions, pages 30-40, when making the wreath. Use the red mesh to make a Basic Wreath. Secure the Foam Base to the wreath frame. Set aside a 23/4 yard length of the 11/2" wide silver ribbon for the bow. Add Second Layers of 11/2" wide silver ribbon and red rope garland. Add 4 silver mesh ribbon Double Loops. Add a silver mesh ribbon 6-loop Bow (without tails), a 21/2" wide silver ribbon 4-loop Bow, and a 11/2" wide silver ribbon 4-loop Bow. Add some of the silver stems, berry stems, and holly stems to the foam base, trimming the stems as needed. Use chenille stems to attach the larger ornaments to the wreath. Hot glue the remaining silver stems, berry stems, holly stems, and ornaments to the wreath.
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You’ll need: 16" dia. wreath frame F 10 yard roll 21" wide red deco mesh F iridescent white garland F 4 yards 21/2" wide red/green plaid ribbon F 3 yards each of two 11/2" wide ribbons (holiday dot and holiday stripe) F matching chenille stems F stuffed snowman F assorted green shatterproof ball ornaments F hot glue gun F
Refer to the General Instructions, pages 30-40, when making the wreath. Use the red mesh to make a Basic Wreath. Add a Second Layer of white garland. Add a red/green plaid 6-loop Bow and a 4-loop Bow of each 11/2" wide ribbon. Use chenille stems to attach the snowman. Hot glue the ornaments to the wreath.
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SNOWMAN
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FLEUR-DE-LIS
Wreath
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You’ll need: 16" dia. wire wreath frame F 10 yard roll 21" wide red deco mesh F 9 yards 11/2" wide leopard print ribbon F 81/2 yards each of two 21/2" wide ribbons (red/gold and bronze) F 5" foam ball or cube, cut in half F matching chenille stems F 3 large red/bronze/gold roses F 3 large gold poinsettias F brown/bronze pheasant feathers F assorted gold shatterproof ball ornaments F fleur-de-lis wall decoration F hot glue gun F
Refer to the General Instructions, pages 30-40, when making the wreath. Use the red mesh to make a Basic Wreath. Secure the Foam Base to the wreath. Cut 23/4 yards of the leopard ribbon and set aside for the bow; set aside a 21/4 yard length of each of the other ribbons for the double loops. Add Second Layers of each ribbon. Add the poinsettias and some feathers to the foam base, trimming the stems as needed. Add a leopard print ribbon 4-loop Bow and 21/2" wide ribbon Double Loops with 24" tails. Hot glue the roses, remaining feathers, and ornaments to the wreath, trimming the stems as needed. Use chenille stems to attach the fleur-de-lis to the wreath frame.
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You’ll need: 16" dia. wire wreath frame F 10 yard roll 21" wide light green deco mesh F 5 yards 51/2" wide silver deco mesh ribbon F multi-colored garland F 19 yards gold 4mm deco flex tubing ribbon F matching chenille stems F multi-color spangle floral picks F gold grass stems F 10" dia. balsa wood disc, painted white F dry-erase reusable sheet F dry-erase marker F hot glue gun F
Refer to the General Instructions, pages 30-40, when making the wreath. Use the light green mesh to make a Basic Wreath. Add a Second Layer of multi-color garland. Add 5 silver mesh ribbon Double Loops. Add 6 Double Loop gold tubing loops (make 4 loops instead of 2), knotting the 18" tails. Hot glue the spangle picks and the gold grass stems to the wreath. Cover the wood disc with the reusable dryerase sheet. Write the birthday message on the covered disc and insert in the wreath center.
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BIRTHDAY
Wreath
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TEAM SPIRIT
Wreath
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This wreath lets your team spirit shine! You’ll find lots of ribbon and trim options that will work for team wreaths. Just look for the right colors (choose 2 or 3) and be creative. We found the perfect orange and white dotted and striped ribbons, but not in a wire-edged style. So we layered those ribbons with a wire-edged sheer white ribbon to make the loops stand proud.
You’ll need: 16" dia. wire wreath frame F 10 yard roll 21" wide deco mesh F 6 yards 51/2" wide deco mesh ribbon F 4 yards each of two 11/2" wide ribbons F 8 yards 2" wide wire-edged ribbon F matching chenille stems F 3 painted football shapes F assorted letters for message F acrylic paint F spray adhesive and glitter F hot glue gun F
Refer to the General Instructions, pages 30-40, when making the wreath. Use the 21" wide mesh to make a Basic Wreath. Add 6 mesh ribbon Double Loops. Add 15 Single Loops with the layered 11/2" and 2" wide ribbons. Paint and glitter the letters as desired. Hot glue the letters and footballs to the wreath.
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You’ll need: 16" dia. wire wreath frame F 10 yard roll 21" wide white deco mesh F white feather boa F 6 yards 21/2" wide black/white ribbon F 3 yards 21/2" wide white ribbon F 24 yards 6" wide white tulle F 5" foam ball or cube, cut in half F matching chenille stems F 3 jeweled silver starbursts F assorted black flower, silver-beaded, and crystal-beaded stems F 6" square frame F scrapbook paper or wrapping paper for monogram background F rub-on monogram F 1/2 yd 5/8" wide black ribbon F hot glue gun F
Refer to the General Instructions, pages 30-40, when making the wreath. Use the white mesh to make a Basic Wreath. Secure the Foam Base to the wreath. Add a Second Layer of feather boa. Add 7 white Tulle Accents. Add a white ribbon 4-loop Bow and two black/white ribbon 4-loop Bows. Hot glue the starbursts to the wreath. Add the black flower and beaded stems to the foam base, trimming the stems as needed. Center the monogram on a 6" paper square; insert the paper square into the frame. Hang the frame in the wreath center with the black ribbon.
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WEDDING
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BABY
Wreath
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You’ll need: 16" dia. wire wreath frame F 10 yard roll 21" wide light pink or light blue deco mesh F 10 yard roll 21" wide white deco mesh F 2 yards 51/2" wide white deco mesh ribbon F matching chenille stems F 4 daisies F baby shoes, stuffed doll or animal, and an oversize plastic bottle F white acrylic paint F birth announcement sign F marker to write on sign F hot glue gun F
Refer to the General Instructions, pages 30-40, when making the wreath. Use the light pink or light blue mesh to make a Basic Wreath. Add a white Giant Deco Mesh Bow (without tails). Add 2 white mesh ribbon Double Loops. Paint the inside of the bottle white. Fill out the baby information on the sign. Use chenille stems to attach the sign to the wreath, hot gluing if necessary. Use chenille stems to attach the bottle and the doll or animal to the wreath. Trim the daisies from the stems. Hot glue the shoes and daisies to the wreath.
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General
Instructions
The photos show contrasting colors for clarity.
MAKING THE BASIC WREATH To make the basic deco mesh wreath, you’ll need a 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 frame, 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).
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Place the gathered area over the next chenille stem. Twist the stem to secure (photo 7).
8 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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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.
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10 ADDING THE SECOND LAYER Lots of different decorative elements can be used for the second layer. Our wreaths have wire-edged ribbon, garland, wired garlands, and even a feather boa. Long, continuous length items work best, but shorter items, such as Hawaiian leis will also work (photo 10).
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Arrange the second layer, poking it in amongst the mesh loops (photo 11). Smooth curves look the best.
12 Secure the layer to the wreath with the nearest chenille stem (photo 12). If it’s a bit long, just trim any excess. If it’s a bit short, that’s okay; just cover the small gap with a bow or other decorative item.
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MAKING SINGLE & DOUBLE LOOPS
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Loops are an excellent accent to the mesh wreath. Wire-edged ribbon, 51/2"w deco mesh, skinny garland, and deco flex tubing make beautiful loops (photo 13). To make the first loop, gather the ends, measure the loop size (16"), and gather (photo 14). Bring the gathers together (photo 15). If you are making a single loop, secure the loop with a chenille stem and trim from the roll.
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Double loops can be varied for different looks. You can leave 24" long tails on the ends or the mesh ends can be frayed for a spooky look. Try using a wired glittery roping for the loops, as shown on the Spring Wreath, page 4. For real visual impact, measure out 4 loops before trimming and securing with a chenille stem (like the tubing shown on the Birthday Wreath, page 22). Tubing ends also look great knotted.
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MAKING A GIANT DECO MESH BOW To make a giant deco mesh bow, fold the mesh in half. Leaving an 18" tail, gather the mesh end. Measure the loop size (16") and gather the mesh (photos 18-19).
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Bring the gathers together (photo 20).
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Repeat to make the second loop. Secure both loops with a chenille stem. Trim the bow from the mesh roll, leaving an 18" tail (photo 21). Attach the loop to the wreath by twisting the loop stem to a wreath stem.
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22 MAKING TULLE ACCENTS Stack 10 layers of 6" x 12" pieces of tulle (photo 22).
23 Gather the tulle stack in the center. Secure with a chenille stem (photo 23). Attach the accent to the wreath by twisting the loop stem to a wreath stem.
24 MAKING ROLLED LOOPS Roll a 16" long piece of 10" wide mesh ribbon. Secure the roll with a chenille stem (photos 24-25). Attach the loop to the wreath by twisting the loop stem to a wreath stem.
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26 ATTACHING A FOAM BASE Attaching a foam base to the mesh wreath makes adding floral elements, such as flower stems and picks much easier. Use a serrated-edge knife to cut a 5" foam ball or cube in half (photo 26).
27 Twist 4 chenille stems together for 1". Poke a hole in the center of the foam ball half and insert the twisted stem end. Nestle the foam ball half between 2 mesh loops and securely wrap the stems around the wreath frame (photo 27).
28 Insert greenery, floral, or other stemmed items into the foam (photo 28).
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29 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 29). When stacking bows, make and attach each bow separately.
30 The width of the ribbon and your preference determine the size of the bow (photo 30). Ribbons about 11/2" wide look good with 6" long loops; measure out 12" for each loop. Wider ribbons, such as 21/2"–3" wide, look good with 7" long loops; measure out 14" for each loop. 11/2"
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Twist the ribbon to the right side for the next loop (photo 33). Measure out 12" and gather (photo 34). Bring the gathers together for the second loop.
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Continue to make loops until the bow has 4-8 loops. Try not to let the loops stack on top of one another. They should be in a circular shape (photo 36). Trim the ribbon, leaving a 24" tail.
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Wrap an 18-gauge wire length around the bow and tighten (photo 37). Wrap a chenille stem over the wire (photo 38) and attach to a stem on the wreath. Fluff and arrange the loops and streamers.
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ADDITIONAL TIPS To make a longer chenille stem, just twist the ends together for 1"-2" (photo 39).
40 To make a floral bouquet, gather the stems and securely wrap with 18-gauge wire. Use chenille stems to cover the wire and to secure the bouquet to the wreath frame (photo 40).
41 When adding a decorative item to the wreath, try to use the existing hanger. On the Halloween bats, we wrapped a chenille stem around the wire hangers (photo 41).
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For an item that doesn’t have a hanger, wrap a coordinating color chenille stem around the item to secure it to the wreath frame. We used pink chenille stems around the doll’s neck and the bottle top to secure them to the wreath (photo 42).
Clip the stems from individual flowers (photo 43); then, hot glue the flower to the mesh wreath. It’s a good idea to use shatter-proof ornaments on the wreath.
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