Welcome
Today we are going to learn how to make a Ruffle wreath. Follow along on this fun Journey!
Gather Materials
Begin by gathering the materials needed to create the wreath. Materials can be adjusted as needed to create your style of wreath.
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A working wreath frame
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A decorative light weight sign (Any style you choose)
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Purple. White, green, and blue deco mesh.
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Coordinating ribbon that is either 1 and a half inches wide or 2 and a half inches wide (1 roll per design)
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Extra accessories include trinkets, toys, and fillers.
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1 Rotary cutter
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Scissors
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Self-Healing cutting matt
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Wire cutters
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Hot glue gun with hot glue sticks
Pre-Cut Deco Mesh
Before starting the process of putting the wreath together, pre-cut the deco mesh into 10”x20” pieces using the rotary cutter or scissors on the self-healing cutting matt. Do this seventeen times to ensure you have enough pieces to place in the working wreath frame.
Pre-Cut Ribbon
Next, cut your ribbon of choice using the rotary cutter or scissors on the self-healing matt into 12” long strips. Repeat this 17 times as well.
*Tip - It helps if you have a paperweight or something heavy when cutting these materials because the mesh and ribbon curl!
Now that the boring stuff is out of the way, let's get to the fun part!
First Layer of Mesh
Now we will be using the ruffle method to create the wreath itself. This is done by placing both hands on the bottom edge of the cut deco mesh while placing your thumbs together in the middle. Then use your fingers to scrunch up the mesh down the center until all the mesh has been put together. It should create a bow tie appearance. Then place the mesh onto one of the pipe cleaners on the working wreath frame and twist the pipe cleaner tightly 1-2 times to hold the mesh in place. Repeat this process 17 more times.
Second Layer of Mesh
Once all the deco mesh has been placed on the working wreath form, then we cut it into 10”x10” 18 times. Place the side that curls facing upward and roll/curl it up. Place the piece onto a pipe cleaner and repeat 17 more times alternating color sections. Twist 1-2 times to ensure secureness.
Placing the Ribbon
After this, get your coordinating ribbons and trim both ends in a dove tail cut. Get two different colored ribbon pieces and stack them on top of one another. Fold in half to find the center and once the center is found unfold the ribbon and pinch the center together. Place into the twist ties and twist 1-2 times.
Making and Placing the Bow
Now it is time to make the bow! You can click the video below to watch a short step by step tutorial on how a bow is made! Once the bow has been made, attach it to the wreath using one of the previous pipe cleaners on the wreath.
Watch how Julie makes these beautiful bows!
Here is a full scale of how it should look!
Choosing a Sign
Now add the sign of your choice. Since my wreath is Spring themed, I will be choosing a Spring related sign.
Add Accessories!
The last step is to add plenty of accessories! It is not necessary, but it helps bring your wreath to life and add more character! Have fun and go at it!
You are now done!
