Butterfly Mesh Wreath

Have you ever had a ribbon that you’ve want to create a whole wreath around? That’s what happened with this butterfly mesh wreath.

Coach Stacey from The Makers University Creative Coaching team drops a new simple wreath tutorial that’ll bring a whole lot of color to your front door this spring or summer.

If you sell wreaths, think of this recipe as the perfect shop filler! You can easily recreate it using different ribbon, colors, and mesh.

How to Make a Butterfly Mesh Wreath

Supplies

• 1 frame 15” wire work frame – XX750427
• 1 roll 10″ Black and White Mesh – RY834562
• 1 roll Natural/White Mesh – RY500148
• 1 roll Orange Border Stripe Mesh – RY851681
• 1 roll 2.5” Butterfly Ribbon – RGA874127
• 1 roll 1.5” Yellow Swiss Dot – RG0165129
• 1 roll 2.5” Daisy Ribbon – RGE119201
• 1 roll 1.5” Orange/Black Swiss Dot Edge – RGC822720

How to Make an Easy Butterfly Mesh Wreath [Full Video Tutorial]

Step-by-step Instructions

Step 1: Adding the Base Layer with Mesh

We’re starting with 10-inch black and white plaid mesh for the base. If you’ve never worked with mesh before, don’t worry! This is simple.

How to Attach the Mesh:

1. Start with a clean cut on your mesh. This helps keep everything neat.
2. Scrunch up the edge and place it into one of the twist ties on the outer ring of your frame. Twist it tight!
3. Measure 10-inch poofs, scrunching and securing at each tie around the wreath frame.
4. When you get all the way around, cut off any extra mesh and secure it well.

🎯 Tip: If your mesh has a stripe or plaid pattern, it makes it easier to scrunch in a straight line, but don’t stress if it’s not perfect!

Step 2: Adding Mesh Curls for Volume

Now we’re going to add two types of 10-inch mesh curls to really fill out the wreath! We’re using:
✔ Orange with foil stripes
✔ Natural with white stripes

How to Make Mesh Curls:

1. Cut each piece to about 20 inches. You’ll need 9 pieces of each color (since we have 18 twist ties).
2. Roll in both ends, then scrunch up the middle like a little bow tie.
3. Secure one orange and one natural curl into each tie on the wreath.
4. Adjust and fluff them as you go so they look nice and full!

🎯 Tip: If your mesh keeps slipping, use a clothespin to hold your rolls while you scrunch the center. Makes it way easier!

Step 3: Adding Ribbon Tails

Alright, now for my favorite part—ribbon tails! Ribbon is what really brings a wreath to life, and today we’re using:
✔ Butterfly print ribbon
✔ Daisy print ribbon
✔ Solid orange ribbon
✔ Yellow polka dot ribbon

How to Add Ribbon:

1. Cut 12-inch strips of each ribbon (you’ll need 9 of each design).
2. Dovetail the ends by folding the ribbon in half and cutting at an angle.
3. Pair them up—we’re doing one butterfly print with polka dots and one daisy print with orange.
4. Scrunch in the middle, then tuck them into the twist ties right on top of the mesh.
5. Spread the ribbons out in an “X” shape so all four tails are visible.

🎯 Tip: Pick a frame color that blends with your project. If you’re using white ties on a light wreath, you don’t have to worry about hiding them!

Step 4: Fluffing & Adjusting

Now that all our mesh and ribbons are in place, it’s time to fluff everything out so the wreath looks full and even.

Final Touches:

✔ Make sure all your ribbon tails are fluffed and angled out.
✔ Adjust any mesh pieces that need repositioning.
✔ Give everything a little “poof” to add volume.

And y’all—that’s it! This bright and cheerful butterfly wreath is ready to hang!

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Butterfly Mesh Wreath

Simple butterfly wreath using mesh and ribbon to create a beautiful front door decor piece for Spring or Summer.

Equipment

• mesh cutter
• scissors

Materials

• 1 15” wire work frame – XX750427
• 1 10″ Black and White Mesh – RY834562
• 1 Natural/White Mesh – RY500148
• 1 Orange Border Stripe Mesh – RY851681
• 1 2.5” Butterfly Ribbon – RGA874127
• 1 1.5” Yellow Swiss Dot – RG0165129
• 1 2.5” Daisy Ribbon – RGE119201
• 1 1.5” Orange/Black Swiss Dot Edge – RGC822720

Instructions

Step 1: Adding the Base Layer with Mesh

• Start with a clean cut on your mesh. This helps keep everything neat.
• Scrunch up the edge and place it into one of the twist ties on the outer ring of your frame. Twist it tight!
• Measure 10-inch poofs, scrunching and securing at each tie around the wreath frame.
• When you get all the way around, cut off any extra mesh and secure it well.

Step 2: Adding Mesh Curls for Volume

• Cut each piece to about 20 inches. You’ll need 9 pieces of each color (since we have 18 twist ties).
• Roll in both ends, then scrunch up the middle like a little bow tie.
• Secure one orange and one natural curl into each tie on the wreath.
• Adjust and fluff them as you go so they look nice and full!

Step 3: Adding Ribbon Tails

• Cut 12-inch strips of each ribbon (you’ll need 9 of each design).
• Dovetail the ends by folding the ribbon in half and cutting at an angle.
• Pair them up—we’re doing one butterfly print with polka dots and one daisy print with orange.
• Scrunch in the middle, then tuck them into the twist ties right on top of the mesh.
• Spread the ribbons out in an “X” shape so all four tails are visible.

Step 4: Fluffing & Adjusting

• Now that all our mesh and ribbons are in place, it’s time to fluff everything out so the wreath looks full and even.

Video

Customization Ideas

Want to mix it up? Here are some ideas to make it your own:
✔ Swap out the ribbon colors to match different seasons.
✔ Add a sign to the center for an extra focal point.
✔ Change the mesh colors for an Easter, fall, or even Halloween version!

This butterfly mesh wreath is a simple, fun, and eye-catching design that’s great for front doors, gifts, or even craft fairs! It’s beginner-friendly, budget-friendly, and can be customized for any season.

I hope you’ll give it a try! If you’re looking for more wreath-making tutorials, tips, and creative inspiration, come join us in the DecoExchange Creative Coaching Group—we’d love to have you!

Want a sneak peek? Here’s a sample of a butterfly themed moss wreath Coach Jordan made in the Creative Coaching membership!

Let me know if you make one—I’d love to see it!

💛 Happy crafting!
Coach Stacy