I’m sure you’ve heard by now, but if you didn’t the pancake wreath frames have been selling, well like hot cakes.
These wreath frames were specifically designed for Coach Mel’s pancake wreath recipe, from Sincerely Creative Mom. It makes thin wreaths a breeze to create.
If you recently purchased it, this post will help you learn how to use the10″ pancake wreath frame like a BOSS! Here’s a post on how to use the sign extender featuring Meghan from Gal vs Glue Gun.
The pancake wreath frame patent pending bundle comes with:
- (1) 14″ frame
- (1) 10″ frame
- (1) sign extender
How to Use the 10″ Patent Pending Pancake Wreath Frame
Tools for for the 10″ pancake wreath
- Mesh cutter
- Scissors
- Ribbon tail board
- Staple gun
Supplies for the 10″ pancake wreath
- 10 pipe cleaners
- 10″ mesh
- 3 different styles of 2.5″ wired ribbon
- 10″ patent pending pancake wreath frame
- wreath sign
How to add the mesh and sign to wreath frame
Attach a pipe cleaner into each of the 6 outer holes that align with the notches on the outer rim.
Cut your mesh into six strips measuring 20″ inches each.
Take your 20″ cut mesh and gather in the middle to make a ruffle and secure into one of the pipe cleaners.
Next, cut six ribbon tails measuring 14″ each.
Dove tail the ends of the ribbon tails.
Take your second ribbon and repeat the same process.
Staple pipe cleaners into the back of wreath sign and attach to wreath form. Leave room to add a bow.
How to Make a Door Hanger Bow for the Pancake Wreath
For this door hanger bow, we’ll be using 3 different styles of 2.5″ ribbon.
Cut 2 strips of ribbon from each style down to 10″ each.
Stack your ribbons and dove tail the ends.
Now layout your ribbons by stacking them one-by-one rotating them diagonally each time. Gather at the center and secure together with a piece of string.
Attach your bow near the bottom left of the wreath sign.
10″ Pancake Wreath Frame Recipe
Equipment
- Ribbon tail board
- Staple gun
Materials
- 10 pipe cleaners
- 1 roll 10″ mesh
- 3 different styles of 2.5″ wired ribbon
- 1 10″ patent pending pancake wreath frame
- 1 wreath sign
Instructions
How to add the mesh and sign to wreath frame
- Attach a pipe cleaner into each of the 6 outer holes that align with the notches on the outer rim.
- Cut your mesh into six strips measuring 20″ inches each.
- Take your 20″ cut mesh and gather in the middle to make a ruffle and secure into one of the pipe cleaners.
- Next, cut six ribbon tails measuring 14″ each.
- Dove tail the ends of the ribbon tails.
- Take your second ribbon and repeat the same process.
- Staple pipe cleaners into the back of wreath sign and attach to wreath form. Leave room to add a bow.
How to Make a Door Hanger Bow for the Pancake Wreath
- For this door hanger bow, we’ll be using 3 different styles of 2.5″ ribbon.
- Cut 2 strips of ribbon from each style down to 10″ each.
- Stack your ribbons and dove tail the ends.
- Now layout your ribbons by stacking them one-by-one rotating them diagonally each time. Gather at the center and secure together with a piece of string.
- Attach your bow near the bottom left of the wreath sign.
Video
FAQs
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about the patent pending pancake wreath frame.
How many wreaths does 1 roll of mesh (10″x10 yds) make on the patent pending pancake wreath frame?
1 roll will make (if you cut them at 20″):
- three small wreaths on the 10″ wreath frame
- or one large wreath on the 14″ wreath frame and one small wreath on the 10″ wreath frame
How do you keep the wreath design thin?
You can use single loop bows or a door hanger bow (shown in tutorial above). Multi-ribbon bows can get fairly thick really quickly, so keeping the bow on the simpler side should help.
Also, since we’re not adding poofs under the ruffles, the overall thickness is greatly reduced.
Can you add greenery to this design?
You could, just be mindful on how much you add because the goal in this design is to keep it thin.
What size sign works best for these frames?
For the 10″ frame, a 10″ sign will work. Anything larger than that will work on the 14″ frame.
Why use a string to tie the bow in this design?
It’s flatter than a pipe cleaner or zip tie and will remain visible in the design.