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A Valentine wreath DIY with faux red tulips, burlap ribbon and a wreath form. Make this pretty wreath for your front door for Valentine’s day and Spring. 

The idea for this tulip wreath came from my ginormous DIY tulip wreath that I made 2 years ago for Spring. The process to make it is so simple and, let’s face it…who can resist red tulips for Valentine’s Day? 

faux red tulip wreath hanging on turquoise painted front door

Originally I was going to go all the way and make this a heart-shaped tulip wreath but it wasn’t meant to be.

I couldn’t find a wreath form in the store that was big enough so I just went with a leftover form that I had in the basement.

I also used leftover ribbon that I bought at the Dollar Store. I like that it has some texture to it and I love the price!

The key to this project is the ribbon wrapping technique that I use. It’s best to use a wreath form that allows you to wrap the ribbon so that you can tuck the flower stems in (no glue needed!).

I’ll get into the process more below, or you can check out the video I made (there’s also a How-To card included at the end of the post if you want to print it and save it for another day).

Supplies for Valentine’s Day wreath DIY

supplies to make tulip valentine wreath; wreath form, ribbon, wire cutters and red tulips

Let’s make a tulip wreath!

First thing you want to do is to wrap the foam wreath form with the burlap ribbon.

The ribbon needs to be snug but not too tight (you want to be able to slip your stems under the ribbon).

Secure the ends of the ribbon with a straight pin or two.

wrapping pink burlap ribbon around green foam wreath form

Next, snip off the stems with wire cutters, making sure to keep them on the longer side. 

cutting faux red tulips with wire cutters

Now just slip each stem under the ribbon, working your way around the wreath form in sections.

Make sure the stems are secure under the ribbon.

I usually leave the flower and just a small part of the stem sticking out. 

sticking stem of faux tulip into ribbon wrapped wreath form

Work your way around the form.

When you have the whole form filled in, go back around and fill in any empty spaces where you can clearly see ribbon.

Do a little tulip fluffing.

overhead view of faux red tulip wreath on butcher block

Take a piece of fishing line, tie it around the wreath and hang it on your front door. 

tying fishing line on faux red tulip wreath

Just like that you have an easy to make Valentine wreath that will take you right into Spring. Cooper’s a fan, but apparently he likes the mailman more.

Check out some of my other DIY wreaths:

DIY Sunflower Wreath

Easy DIY Spring Wreath with Lilacs

red tulip valentine wreath on turquoise front door

Yield: 1 red tulip Valentine wreath

Valentine Wreath DIY

faux red tulip wreath hanging on turquoise painted front door

A Valentine wreath DIY with faux red tulips, burlap ribbon and a foam wreath form. An easy craft that you can make in under an hour.

Active Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour
Difficulty Easy
Estimated Cost $27

Materials

  • red tulips (I used 11 bunches)
  • 15.8" styrofoam wreath form 
  • 2 spools pink burlap ribbon
  • straight pins
  • fishing line

Tools

  • wire nippers
  • scissors

Instructions

  1. Wrap ribbon around wreath form - not too loose but not too snug
  2. Secure ends of ribbon with straight pin
  3. Use wire cutters to trim each flower stem - keep stems on the longer side
  4. Insert each stem into the ribbon making sure it is snug - ideally you want to have 2/3 of the stem under the ribbon and 1/3 out (plus the flower)
  5. Work your way around wreath form inserting stems into ribbon
  6. Fill in any bare spots that show ribbon
  7. Fluff flowers
  8. Use a length of fishing line to hang wreath on door

Did you make this project?

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