![]() I recommend picking a color that coordinates so that if it shows through, it isn’t noticeable. To make the Easter mesh wreath attachments, you need 3 pieces of mesh (different colors) and a ribbon (ribbon is optional) and a pipe cleaner. You’ll make about 60-70 ribbon bundles/attachments that will fill up the wire wreath frame of your Easter mesh wreath. It gets pretty crazy with all the cut mesh and ribbon so you might want to gather some bowls/baskets to organize the pieces. Don’t get too specific as it turns out really cute no matter what.Ĭut a “V” on each side of the ribbon, if desired. This Dollar Tree mesh has a 6″ height, so I should have cut my ribbon about 8-9″ long. ![]() I’d recommend cutting the pieces of regular ribbon about 1 1/2 – 3″ inches longer than the height of your mesh, depending on how much you want to poke out. I cut mine the same height and it ended up not sticking out enough to be very noticeable in the wreath unless you’re close to it. When cutting your regular ribbon, cut it a bit longer than the height of your mesh ribbon. The pieces of cut mesh ribbon were about 7″ most of the time. Once it creates a full circle, cut the piece of mesh. To eyeball the length needed, you just need to begin to roll the mesh. I started by measuring 8″ pieces, but quickly switched to an eyeballing technique. You can either measure the mesh or you can eye ball it. They were perfect for my wreath! Cut pieces of mesh ribbon and regular ribbonįirst, cut pieces of ribbon, a lot of them! A 14″ Easter mesh wreath requires approximately 70 pieces of mesh ribbon, along with pieces of regular ribbon. I can’t believe these cute picks were only $1. The image below shows my key project supplies. Dollar Tree decorations for wreath (optional) – I used egg picks from the Dollar Tree (shown below).Chenille stems/pipe cleaners (you’ll need 70)Dollar Tree mesh ribbon (3 colors, 3 of each).Dollar Tree wire wreath frame (mine is 14″).I was able to purchase all of my key project supplies at the Dollar Tree This post contains affiliate links which means that I may receive a small commission for items purchased after clicking my links, which doesn’t change the price you pay. If you’d prefer to listen to instructions, watch my YouTube instructions below. This post will share how to make a mesh wreath. I bought my wreath wire frame, ribbon and egg decorations at the Dollar Tree store. This Easter mesh wreath DIY is easy to make and very affordable with Dollar Tree supplies. The width of the mesh should be around 6″, and so you’ll be working with a bunch of 10″ x 6″ pieces you’ll roll into tubes.Learn how to make a Dollar Tree Easter wreath for your front door. You’re going to start your project by cutting tubes of mesh approximately 10″ in length. Rotary cutter (scissors work too, but this makes it easier).Silver ribbon – 3″ width, at least 6 feet.Chenille pipe cleaners, 12″ – 1 package.Wire wreath form – 14″ (you can also use a 12″ if that’s what you can find). ![]() These forms are also available at craft stores in the floral section (usually) OR you can get a wire wreath form on Amazon here.Īre you ready to make this Christmas mesh wreath? Here’s how it’s done below! They get sold out pretty quickly though, especially in the seasonal patterns like stars or candy canes (which, you can definitely use the same method as you see here). ![]() You can get wire wreath forms at the dollar store if you’re lucky. Plus if you want to go a little larger, you can. With the lengths they come in, it’s nearly impossible to *not* have some left over. There was a little bit left over from each of the colors. I also want to note that it didn’t take all five of the rolls of mesh to make this deco mesh Christmas wreath. But it’s still cute, I just happen to like the crisp edges a bit better. The wreath does look a little bit more frilly if you trim the mesh. If needed, you can cut down the mesh horizontally as well as vertically. Depending on the craft store, you might only find 10″ rolls or wider (there are some good sets on Amazon). A few notes because mesh comes in different widths: this uses 6″ deco mesh.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |