How to make a DIY Christmas ribbon wreath with a burlap bow for your front door for the holidays! So easy to create!
I've been using a hanging basket on my front door for the past few seasons but I was ready for a change so I came up with this fun idea.
Of course it had to involve plaid ribbon and burlap, I've been crazy over both of them lately.
This was such an easy project to do though and cost less than $15 for all of the supplies. A wreath of this size would have cost a lot more if I bought it ready-made.
Supplies to make a DIY ribbon wreath:
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- 18" wreath form
- black pipe cleaners
- scissors to cut pipe cleaners
- 3-¾" plaid ribbon, 50 yds (mine had wire in it)
- burlap ribbon to make a bow
A little disclaimer here. I needed the hubs to help me with pictures (if you've been here before you know that he hates to touch my camera). He agreed but after I had finished it, so I had to take a small section of the completed wreath apart to show how I made it.
Creating a Christmas ribbon wreath
To get started, I used ½ a pipe cleaner to tie down the end of the ribbon to the frame and made a loop, 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 a pipe cleaner.
As I worked my way around, I made sure I kept the loops at the same height and tied them close together (otherwise you can see the wire frame when you twist the loops).
Once I was done making 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.
All that was left to do was to add a burlap bow. Check out my quick and easy tutorial for making a burlap bow.
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.
Brenda, Florida says
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.
Kristi says
Thanks Brenda, it was a fun project to do. Would love to see yours if you make one. 🙂
dkhalcomb2 says
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
Kristi says
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!
Jessica [Havok] says
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! 😀
Kristi says
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!
Vel says
So creative!~ I need to try that for next year! Thank you Kristi, it's beautiful!
Kristi says
Awww, thanks so much Vel. I love how it turned out. 🙂
Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalow says
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! 🙂
Kristi says
Thanks so much Deb, I really appreciate it. I'm so glad that my tutorial was easily understandable. 🙂
Kim says
Very pretty and super easy, just my style! Hey...by the way, I love your nails! Very pretty color! Off to pin you! 🙂
Kristi says
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.
Teresa B says
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!
Kristi says
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!
Pamela-From My Front Porch To Yours says
Oh my how I love your ribbon wreath!
Kristi says
Thanks Pamela, I'm really happy with the way it turned out. 🙂
rue says
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
Kristi says
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). 😉
chinamom3078 says
The wreath looks fab on your door! Love those easy projects too. Merry Christmas, Linda
Kristi says
Thanks Linda! It was a very easy project to do. 🙂
Merry Christmas!
Nancy says
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
Kristi says
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!