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Deco Mesh Mardi Gras Wreath with Ribbon Tails
Simple deco mesh and ribbon tail wreath perfect for Mardi Gras!
Yield:
1
wreath
Author:
Damon Oates
Materials
1
wreath form
18
strips
10" deco mesh
1
2.5" wired ribbon
2
1.5 wired ribbon
2
1″ mounting square
1
sign/attachment
5
pipe cleaners
scissors
ribbon tail board
super glue
EZ Bow Maker
Instructions
Fluff out wreath form
Super glue (4) 1″ mounting squares to the back of the wreath sign.
Allow to dry, while you start assembling your wreath.
Make a ruffle by taking the two ends of a mesh strip and curl them inward a few times and then scrunch them down the middle.
Attach the ruffles to the wreath frame as tight as possible, alternating between the two patterns.
Cut 2.5" ribbon into (18) 14" strips.
Cut ends into dovetails.
Cut 1.5" ribbon into (36) 14" strips.
Cut ends into dovetails.
Layer (2) 1.5" ribbon strips on top of (1) 2.5" ribbon strip and add to one of the wreath ties.
Fan out the ribbon tails.
Add wreath sign by securing with pipe cleaners.
Using the EZ Bow Maker finish off with a bow.
Using the 2.5" ribbon create a 12" tail.
Create 6" loops.
Using the 1.5" ribbon create a 12" tail.
Create 6" loops.
Add one center loop.
Attach your bow using pipe cleaners.