Christmas Mesh Wreath Tutorial!

Are you thinking about Christmas yet?

It's almost time to start decorating!

I decided to go ahead and do a tutorial on how to make a Christmas mesh wreath. I am starting to get really busy so I wanted to get this post up while I have time. I can also tell from my "Posts" section in blogger that my mesh wreath tutorial back in 2009 has been my most popular post so far! Looks like you guys like the mesh wreaths and want to learn how to make your own. I hope this tutorial helps!

Keep in mind that there are lots of different items you could use in your own wreath. I love making my wreaths all different...some have a Santa in the middle, or a present, and even a gingerbread man. Those are just a few ideas...the possibilities are endless!

Just be creative!

I gathered most of my supplies from Hobby Lobby, Michael's and Kirkland's.

By the way, you will also need a glue gun, scissors, and wire cutters.

Let's just jump right in! I really do think the Christmas mesh wreaths are the easiest to make. The reason is because there is alot of greenery to attach things too. Also, all of the greenery is wired so you can just wrap the greenery around the mesh and ribbon to secure it. I always start adding the mesh at the bottom of the wreath. The mesh is really wide, so you will need to scrunch!

Start adding the mesh all around the wreath wrapping the greenery around it about every 6 to 7 inches.

Until it looks like this


Next, start adding the smaller mesh the same way all around the wreath wrapping the greenery around it.

Until it looks like this... try to make it as even as you can.

Next, cut your choice of ribbons into 14 to 16 inch strips cutting the the edges into Vs. Add the ribbons all around the wreath wrapping the greenery around them. As you can see I used three different coordinating ribbons. As you know...I am a ribbon freak! lol...

It will look like this...there are seven sections of of ribbons all around the wreath. Be sure and spread all of those pretty ribbons out!

Next, hot glue some ornaments in between the ribbon. I couldn't hold the glue gun and take a pic at the same time! lol...

Then it will look like this...it's shaping up!

Next, hot glue in the fun stuff! I found these glitter ball sticks at Michael's. There are actually three on a stem. I ended up using seven pieces, so you will need to buy three stems.

Alternate them all around the wreath until it looks like this...

Next, I cut the curly sticks

and added them all around the wreath. I was going to hot glue them in, but ended up just wrapping the greenery around the ends. That was alot easier and they were secure... almost done!

Now for the final touch...the snowman!
He happened to have a wire at the top so I wired the greenery around it to secure it.

I also wired the greenery around the wire that attaches the "Welcome" sign.
No hot glue needed! However, depending on what you use, sometimes hot glue is needed.

All done! It's fun and whimsical!

Here it is on my door...fun and festive!

Remember, the possibilities are endless! Have fun with the items you pick out. If you make a Christmas mesh wreath I would love for you to e-mail me a picture. I would like to post them on my blog like I did at Easter. So get to work! I want to see what you come up with.

If I have left something out or you have questions please let me know! I am not an expert on these tutorials...lol.

I have listed more items in my Etsy store, but alot of them are already gone. I will be listing more as often as I can so be sure and check back. Alot of my items are one of a kind!

I hope you will come back on Thursday for my "Share Your Creations Party" I will have the linky tool up on Wed. evening.

Have a great week!

I'm joining Kim at Savvy Southern Style for Wow Us Wednesday