Way back in February, I wrote a how-to post about my first deco mesh wreath which was for Valentine’s Day. Since then, I made a spring wreath and a patriotic wreath using the same method. When it came time for a fall wreath, I wanted something a little different. Google to the rescue! I found a link to a tutorial at Mardi Gras Outlet which is where I purchased my mesh. Here is my finished product:
This new curly version looks so festive and fun that I may have to make a Christmas one now! You will need…
20” inch wire wreath frame (You can use a Work Wreath that is made specifically for mesh wreaths or a plain wreath frame and florist wire.)
3 rolls of 21” mesh in assorted colors (I used yellow, brown and orange for my fall wreath.)
Florist wire
Scissors
Wire Cutters
Ribbon or other decorative elements of your choosing
Attach pieces of florist wire to the wreath frame all around it. I used 15 pieces of wire.
Next, cut the mesh into pieces about 10 inches wide. You don’t have to measure, just eyeball it and try to get the pieces about the same size. This is very forgiving. I used 15 pieces of each color for a total of 45 curls.
Take 1 curl of each color and gather them together in the middle like this…
Wire the mesh curls to the wreath frame in the middle where you are holding them.
Continue working your way around the frame until you have filled all 15 spots. Next, I used fall decorative ribbon and cut loops of that to wire onto the frame as well. I then made a bow from the ribbon and added it to the wreath. Fluff the curls and arrange them to suit your taste. That’s all there is to it!
This is amazing! So fun and festive. I hope you will link this up to my Wickedly Creative Halloween Ideas Party if you haven’t already.
http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com/2012/09/2012-wickedly-creative-halloween-ideas.html
Thanks for stopping by and commenting! I am going to link up with your party right now.
Super cute! You’ve really done a great job!
Thanks!! Also, thanks for stopping by and commenting.
That is so cute! It’s very different. Quite cool. Thank you for sharing. Visiting from Sundae Scoop. Would love it if you would share this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House which goes live at 8am CST on Monday. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com Hope to see you at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Thanks for the invite! I will definitely try to link up with you tomorrow. I love finding new link parties to check out. Thanks for visiting and commenting.
Hey from tessacotton! Love your creation. I would be so thrilled if you would link up to my new, halloween themed linky party, live today!
http://tessacotton.blogspot.com/2012/10/halloween-link-party.html
Thanks for visiting and for the invite! I will definitely try to link up with you later today.