DIY Happiness: Hello Sunshine Wreath
Radiate Joy!
Carrie and I made this Hello Sunshine wreath last week for a deco mesh ruffle wreath tutorial. We did it as a Facebook live, but you can watch the replay below.
Wreath Supplies
You can get the supplies for this Hello Sunshine wreath in a kit from Trendy Tree, or as individual supplies. Kits are still available as of today, but they never last long!
TT-084 10″ Hello Sunshine Sign (Taalor created this cute sign, making it a Trendy Tree exclusive.)
XX748811 24″ Hot Pink Work Wreath
RX9149TN 2.5″ Fuchsia/White Stripe Ribbon
46412-40-22 2.5″ Yellow/Pink Flowers Ribbon
RX9145A2 1.5″ Turquoise/White Striped Ribbon
RGE720227 7/8″ White Ribbon
10″ Fabric Plaid Mesh – 2 rolls
Basic Instructions:
- Mesh – Cut pieces of mesh 20″ lengths. It takes 36 pieces total (two rolls of mesh). If your mesh comes up a little bit short, don’t worry, it will never show.
- Ruffles – Curl the cut edges of the mesh under and scrunch up through the middle to make a ruffle. Place two ruffles in each twist.
- Ribbon Strips – Cut 13″ in length, eighteen of each style. Finish off ends with a chevron cut or angled cut. We put a cluster of four styles of ribbon in each twist. But you don’t have to! This deco mesh wreath would be just as pretty without ribbon strips. Be sure to spread the ribbons out so they all show up. Run your fingers under the ribbons to give them a little curl.
- Sign – Punch holes in the metal sign and attach chenille stems. We used an awl and hammer. Or you can use cable mounts and secure chenille stems with them. Secure the sign to the wreath form. Position it in the middle or side, whichever you prefer. Be careful not to squash down the mesh or ribbons with the sign, but do attach it to the metal wreath form. Reach in from the back side of the wreath to attach.
- Bow – Make a 14″ wreath bow in any manner you like. Carrie used the EZ Bowmaker. It’s one of our go-to tools.
- Finishing Touches – Clip any stray threads, and make a hanger with a chenille stem or floral wire. Re-fluff ribbons as necessary. Stand back and take a look. Sometimes you don’t see gaps or wayward ribbons until you see it on the door. Or in the photos later!
It’s always more fun to craft with a friend….or family)))
Trendy Tree has some wreath-making tools that make crafting a little bit easier.
HANDY TOOLS
Wreath Making Tool Bundle (mat, scissors, rotary cutter, wire cutter)
Collapsible Mesh Roller (Susie’s Wreath Shop – Etsy)
More to Come!
I can’t wait to share with Mother’s Day wreath we made today and I also have a Bee Happy wreath to tell you about. Whew…..Trendy Tree is keeping me busy!
Check out some of these older blog post while I catch my breath!