How to Make DIY Ribbon Wreath in 3 Easy Steps
Make your own budget-friendly DIY Ribbon Wreath with this simple craft. Create a beautiful ribbon wreath that is customizable for all seasons and holidays!
A Halloween Ribbon Wreath
October is here and Halloween is just around the corner! To get ready for those trick or treaters, I decided to make a fun and festive DIY Ribbon Wreath.
Wreath making is so much fun! I started this project on Facebook Live on Friday, as part of the Friday Favorites, crafting event. However, cutting the ribbon took longer than I anticipated, and I didn’t finish in the hour. So I finished it up and am sharing it with you today.
Why you will love this DIY Ribbon Wreath
- Versatile and Customizable: Follow this process to make a wreath for any decor, season, or holiday!
- Budget-Friendly: You can make this wreath for less than $20, depending on the ribbon you choose.
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Supplies
- Wreath Form (I purchased mine at Dollar Tree, but I found similar ones here and here.
- Ribbon: You will need 5 different rolls of wired ribbon, at least 2 1/2 inches wide. I purchased this seasonal Halloween ribbon on Amazon.
- Twine or thin ribbon.
Additional Materials
To add a festive touch to this wreath, I purchased ghost wood cut outs at Dollar Tree.
I painted the ghost cut outs using DecoArt acrylic craft paint in warm white and then added letters to say “Boo”.
You will also need:
- fabric scissors (I have these and love them!)
- measuring tape or cutting mat
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How to Make DIY Ribbon Wreath in 3 Easy Steps
1. Cut the Ribbon
Measure and cut the ribbon into 8-inch pieces. You want to cut eighteen, 8-inch pieces for each of the five ribbon patterns. So, you will have a total of ninety pieces of ribbon. This is the most time consuming part of making this wreath. At this time, fold your ribbon in half, length-wise and snip the ends of your ribbons to create tails. This will elevate the look of your wreath, making it look finished.
2. Create Ribbon Bundles
Using one piece of each of the five different ribbons, pinch and pleat the ribbon, and layer the patterns to create a bundle. Secure the bundle with twine or thin ribbon. Create a total of eighteen ribbon bundles.
3. Attach the Ribbon Bundles to the Wreath Form
When looking at the wreath form, you will see that there are two inside (middle) wires and six cross bars, diving the wreath into six sections.
To create an even and full DIY ribbon wreath, I attached three ribbon bundles in each section.
In each section, attach the first ribbon bundle to one of the middle wires and the cross bar by tying the twine or thin ribbon in a knot. Trim the excess.
Then, attach the remaining two ribbon bundles by tying them to the middle two wires.
Repeat this process until your wreath is complete.
Tips for Making a DIY Ribbon Wreath
- Cut all of the ribbon ahead of time. This is the most time consuming part of making this wreath. This wreath may take up to two hours to complete.
- Vary the order of the patterns in each ribbon bundle.
- This wreath is very forgiving and doesn’t need to be perfect. Have fun!
- This wreath is so versatile and can be easily customized, depending on the ribbon used.
- Consider making a ribbon wreath for different seasons and holidays!
Where to Hang Your DIY Ribbon Wreath
Hang your ribbon wreath on an entry door to welcome guests or on an interior door or wall for instant seasonal decor! You may enjoy hanging it on a mirror too!
More DIY Wreaths
- Simple Fall Wreath
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- Classic Christmas Wreath
- Easy DIY Floral Spring Wreath
- Pink and White Floral Spring Wreath
- DIY Patriotic Floral Summer Wreath
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