How to Make a Ribbon Wreath
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How to make a ribbon wreath with plaid ribbon and a burlap bow for your front door for the holidays! So easy to make!
I’ve been creating a different Christmas front door basket for the past few seasons so I was ready for a change.
This beautiful, and large, ribbon wreath was just the change I was craving and it was so fun to make.
Of course it had to involve plaid ribbon and burlap, I’ve been crazy for both of them lately.
So, not only did it have the plaid and burlap that is so popular but it’s super easy project to do, and cost less than $15.
A wreath of this size would have cost a lot more if I bought it ready-made.
Supplies to make a DIY ribbon wreath:
- 18″ wreath form
- black pipe cleaners
- scissors to cut pipe cleaners
- 3-3/4″ plaid ribbon, 50 yds (it needs to have wire in it)
- burlap ribbon
- twine
Creating a Christmas ribbon wreath
To get started, I used 1/2 a pipe cleaner to tie down the end of the ribbon to the frame and made a loop (3-4″ tall), tying the loop down with a pipe cleaner.
I worked my way around the whole frame making a loop and tying each one down with 1/2 a pipe cleaner.
As I worked my way around, I made sure I kept the loops at the same height (3-4″) and tied them close together (otherwise you can see the wire frame when you twist the loops).
Once I was done making and tying all the loops, it was time for some pulling action.
I grabbed a loop and pulled it to the inside of the frame.
Then I took the next loop and pulled it the opposite way, to the outside of the frame.
I worked my way around the frame pulling each loop one way or the other.
After I was done pulling all the loops, I went back and checked my work.
I wanted to make sure I didn’t have any of the frame showing and fixed any funky looking loops.
Finishing up your wreath
All that was left to do was to add a bow. I really wanted to use burlap so I whipped up my own burlap bow to top off my wreath.
I had some ribbon left so I pinned a piece of the plaid ribbon to the burlap bow tails just for fun.
The finished wreath ended up being a little heavy so I used a piece of thick twine to hang it on our turquoise front door.
I had no real plan when I started this project and ended up making it up as I went along.
I’m just loving how it turned out! And it satisfies my need for burlap and plaid.
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How to Make a Ribbon Wreath
How to make a ribbon wreath with plaid ribbon and burlap to add a festive touch to your holiday decor or front door.
Materials
- 18" wreath form
- black pipe cleaners
- scissors to cut pipe cleaners
- 3-¾" plaid ribbon, 50 yds (it needs to have wire in it)
- burlap ribbon
- twine
Instructions
- To get started, use 1/2 a pipe cleaner to tie down the end of the ribbon to the frame and make a loop (3-4" tall), tying it down with a pipe cleaner.
- Work your way around the wreath form making and tying the loops down with 1/2 a pipe cleaner
- Make sure loops are all the same height and spaced closely together
- After loops are tied, pull each loop an opposite way
- Take first loop and pull it to the inside of the form
- Pull the next loop to the outside of the form
- Work your way around wreath form
- When all loops are pulled, make sure there aren't any gaps
- Tie bow to wreath
- Hang wreath on front door
I’m primarily a wing-it kinda girl. Sorta know what I’m gonna do and it evolves from there I love your plaid wreath, Kristi, and the burlap bow with added plaid on the tails is the perfect addition. Hugs, Nancy
I feel like the projects that I have planned out, step by step, never come out like I want so I just try to go in with some kind of idea and take my chances. This wreath didn’t turn out the way I thought it would but I love the results. Thanks so much for all of your kind words today Nancy!
The wreath looks fab on your door! Love those easy projects too. Merry Christmas, Linda
Thanks Linda! It was a very easy project to do. 🙂
Merry Christmas!
What a great project, Kristi! It looks professionally done.
Your home looks gorgeous dressed for Christmas. I love all the red 🙂
Crossing my fingers that you get your kitchen done soon. It looks great so far.
xo,
rue
Awww, thanks so much Rue, I’m loving my wreath and the red too! I’m crossing my fingers and toes for the quick completion of the kitchen but there won’t be much going on until after Christmas. Soon, very soon (that’s what I keep telling myself anyway). 😉
Oh my how I love your ribbon wreath!
Thanks Pamela, I’m really happy with the way it turned out. 🙂
I’ve been meaning to make a Christmas wreath this year but still have not got round to do it. Thank you for sharing this one, with such clear instructions! Maybe now I’ll finally manage to do it!
If you have time, I would also love for you to share this post over at the Holidays Celebration link party that is live right now! (http://keepingitrreal.blogspot.com.es/2015/12/holidays-celebration-link-party-5.html)
Have a wonderful week!
Thanks so much Teresa, it was such a fun and easy project. Thanks you too for the invite to your link party, I’ll stop by and check it out you.
Happy Holidays!
Very pretty and super easy, just my style! Hey…by the way, I love your nails! Very pretty color! Off to pin you! 🙂
Thanks so much Kim. It really was super easy to do. Thanks for the nail love too. 😉 I got them done for our cruise in September and I’ve been hooked ever since. Have a great week my friend.
This is a great tutorial as I’ve never attempted anything like this but you DO make it look ;possible and your result is gorgeous! 🙂
Thanks so much Deb, I really appreciate it. I’m so glad that my tutorial was easily understandable. 🙂
So creative!~ I need to try that for next year! Thank you Kristi, it’s beautiful!
Awww, thanks so much Vel. I love how it turned out. 🙂
Yay for more plaid! I like plaid all year ’round, so am so pleased when it’s acceptable more so at Christmas time – because then, well, there’s more of it about!
Love how your wreath turned out – I would have never thought to use pipe cleaners, my brain would have jumped to zip ties and then decided not to do the project, because good zip ties can be spendy, ha. But pipe cleaners are not! And also easier to remove when the season is over, to make another holiday wreath! 😀
Yay, another plaid fan! You can never have enough plaid, am I right? 😉
The pipe cleaners were really easy to use and, with all the colors out there, you can pick one to match the ribbon.
Thanks so much for visiting with me and my plaid wreath. Have a great week!
Oh how pretty. Looks easy enough for me to do. I wasn’t able to respond to your post on your living room so I want to tell you how nice it came out. Very homey. Have a great week. Debbie
Thanks Debbie, it was really easy. Thank you too for your nice comments on my Christmas living room. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your support. 🙂 Happy week to you!
I love it!
Looks easy enough. I have odds and ends of “every day” ribbon and a smaller wreath. Going to see what I can come up with for after December wreath. Thanks.
Thanks Brenda, it was a fun project to do. Would love to see yours if you make one. 🙂