Learn how to make a fun and festive Mardi Gras wreath in five minutes using ribbon and a ready-made base. This easy DIY project is perfect for Mardi Gras season, front door decor, or adding quick seasonal inventory to your craft business.
Whether you live near the Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans or you’re decorating your home for Carnival fun anywhere in the U.S., this super simple wreath design brings classic purple, green, and gold style to your doorstep.
Why You’ll Love This Easy Mardi Gras Wreath
Mardi Gras season brings vibrant color and joyful parties with parades, beads, music, and rich traditions. Decorating your home with a wreath is a fun way to celebrate that festive spirit. If you want a quick wreath design with big impact, this 5-minute DIY Mardi Gras wreath is perfect!.
This tutorial is perfect for:
- Beginner wreath makers and quick craft projects
- Makers prepping seasonal inventory for Mardi Gras craft shows
- Anyone who wants striking holiday decor with minimal supplies
5-Minute DIY Mardi Gras Wreath
Y’all we looked for more of the Mardi Gras wreath bases featured in this video, but it looks like they are all out. It’s possible they will be restocked, but it isn’t a guarantee.
So, one way to re-create the look is taking a grapevine wreath and adding berry picks or a garland wrap. It’ll take a little bit more time than 5-minutes, but in the end you’ll get a very similar design.
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Start with Your Base
Lay your wreath base in front of you. If you’re using a natural grapevine or wood base, make sure it’s clean and ready to decorate.
2. Make Your Bow
- Begin by creating an 8″ tail with a 1.5″ ribbon on your EZ Bow Maker.
- Form a 5.5″ loop and pinch in the center.
- Repeat using a different ribbon pattern, stacking loops and tails for each color.
- Add a third ribbon if desired for more dimension.
- Secure the layered bow tightly with a pipe cleaner.
3. Attach the Bow
Fluff out the bow loops to create volume. Attach the bow directly to your wreath base using the same pipe cleaner you used to secure it. Tuck any excess pipe cleaner into the wreath so it stays hidden.
4. Final Touches
Trim ribbon tails at an angle or cut them into dove tails for a polished look. Adjust and flatten loops as needed for a balanced finish.
This is a simple wrap-and-attach method that gives you a festive Mardi Gras wreath with minimal time and effort.
Tips for a Festive Mardi Gras Display
Use Classic Colors: Purple represents justice, green represents faith, and gold represents power — the official Mardi Gras colors that make any wreath instantly recognizable.
Add Beads or Picks: If you have time, tuck a few strands of beads or Mardi Gras picks around the bow for extra flair.
Perfect for Craft Shows: Because this wreath is quick to assemble and uses affordable materials, it’s ideal for crafting multiple pieces to sell at local fairs or online.
Where to Display Your Tabletop or Door Wreath
This Mardi Gras wreath looks great on:
- Your front door or entryway
- Above a fireplace or interior wall
- At a Mardi Gras party or themed celebration
Keep it near eye-level so the colorful ribbon catches attention and spreads the Mardi Gras spirit.
DIY Mardi Gras Wreath
Materials
- 1 piece mardi gras wreath base
- 1 piece EZ Bow Maker
- 1 pipe(s) pipe cleaners
- 3 rolls 1.5 wired ribbon different patterns
Instructions
- Using your EZ Bowmaker, start with a 8" tail.
- Create (1) 5.5" loop using 1.5" ribbon.
- Using a different 1.5" ribbon pattern, stack another bow with an 8" tail and 5.5" loops.
- Layer a 3rd bow using a different 1.5" ribbon pattern with an 88" tail and 5.5" loops.
- Tie it off the bow tightly with a pipe cleaner.
- Fluff out your bow and wreath base.
- Attach the bow to wreath base using the pipe cleaner that's securing the bow together.
- Tuck excess pipe cleaner into the wreath.
- Cut the ribbon tails at an angle or dove tail them.
Video
There you have it – a simple, no-fuss Mardis Gray wreath that anyone can put together. Get creative and make this one your own!
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