BEE HAPPY SPRING/SUMMER WREATH TUTORIAL

MATERIALS:

• 1 Metal Wire Work Wreath Form with 24 ties
• 2-10” Deco Mesh Rolls (We used tan and white)
• 1 roll of 1.5″ bumble bee ribbon
• 1 roll of 1.5 yellow stitched squares ribbon
• 1 roll of 2.5 yellow with black polka dot ribbon
• 30 Chenille Stems/Pipe Cleaners 
• Shovel Accent Sign with Zip Tie Adhesive Mounts
• Flower Accents
• Rotary Cutter (Optional)
• Scissors
• Self-Healing Mat (Optional)
• Bowdabra or any other Bow Maker
• Hot Glue Gun
• Wire Cutters
• Mini Bent Nose Pliers
• Chip Clip or Clothes Pin

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STEP 1: MAKE YOUR WREATH FORM

For this example we'll be making a wreath base using the Single Layer Cruffle Method. The instructions for the wreath form can be found here:

DIY Work Wreath Form: Single Layer Cruffle

STEP 2: MAKE YOUR WREATH BASE

I will be using 2 Colors of 10″ poly deco mesh for this wreath. For detailed instructions on how to make your wreath base follow this link:

Single Layer Cruffle Wreath Base

This is what your completed wreath base should look like.

STEP 3: ADD YOUR RIBBON

First, take each roll of your 1.5″ ribbon and cut the ribbon into twelve of each 13″ pieces. Then cut the ends of the ribbon into a dovetail by folding the ends in half and cutting at a diagonal. I typically start cutting from about an inch from the end. Starting from the fold, cut the diagonal down to the edges of the ribbon.

Cut both your 1.5″ ribbon at 13 inches. I prefer this measurement but you can make it anywhere from 12″-14″.

Cut your dovetail.

This is what a dovetail should look like.

Put one ribbon on top of the other forming an X. Place both ribbons together on every other tie. For this wreath, I am placing the ribbon on the white deco mesh ruffles. Pinch the ribbons in the middle and attach to the twist tie on top of the deco mesh. 

Form an X with your ribbon.

Place your ribbon atop the white cruffle.

Twist your tie about an inch up then cut your tie with wire cutters.

Tuck your stem down so it is no longer visible.

Alternate your placing your ribbon on each white ruffle and cut all your ties down.

Here is your wreath with all your ribbon placed.

STEP 4: ATTACH YOUR ACCENT SIGN

For purposes of making this tutorial shorter, I will refer you to our tutorial on Attaching Accent Signs to Your Wreath to learn step by step on how to place your accent sign.

Before I attach the accent sign, I determine where I want the top of the wreath to be. I attach a wire that you can find at any craft store, to the top and twist it around the wreath form with mini bent nose pliers to secure it. If you don't have craft wire you can use a zip tie. You can now hang it up, which makes it easier to work on for these last steps.

Wrap your wire around the wreath form to secure it for hanging. If you can't find craft wire a zip tie works just as well.

After you have placed your zip tie adhesive mounts on your accent sign you can pull a chenille stem through each tab to be ready to attach to your wreath. I typically hold the sign up to the wreath first to determine where I want to place it. For this wreath I chose to put it on the left side to leave room for my bow.

Give the tie one twist after going all the way through.

Once you have determined where you would like to place it, use your ties to go in between the mesh and attach directly to the wreath form. Attach all ties in this manner until it is secure. You may need to readjust so I suggest not twisting your ties too much until you are sure you are happy with the placement. You will also have to readjust your ribbon and mesh because it will probably all be tucked under the sign after placement.