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Patriotic Mesh Wreath Tutorial

By: Katie37 Comments

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Hey y’all! I am Bev and I blog at Round and Round DIY Wreath Ideas, where I craft and share creative DIY wreath tutorials. I am so excited to be here today to share a craft project of mine‚ a patriotic mesh wreath tutorial.

With Memorial Day Weekend and July 4th around the corner, it’s time for red, white, and blue colors. In this short tutorial, I will show you how to craft a unique wreath that will add a special patriotic POP to your front door!

Supplies Needed for Mesh Wreath

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image of supplies needed for mesh wreath

Instructions for Mesh Wreath

Now let’s get started! Begin by adding the pipe cleaners to the wire wreath frame. Starting on the outer edge of the frame, tightly twist the pipe cleaner around the two outside rings of the frame. Attach one pipe cleaner at each of the cross wires on the frame.

When you have done this, move to the inside and twist a pipe cleaner around the two inside rings. This time, attach the pipe cleaner between the cross wires of the frame. The illustration below will show you how.

image of tying pipe cleaners to a wreath form

When you have added pipe cleaners around the inside and outside rings of the wire frame, you should have a total of 16 pipe cleaners attached.

image of pipe cleaners tied to a wreath form for a mesh wreath

The next step is to roll about 10″ of each color paper mesh out. Floral mesh is quite stiff but is easy to work with. Typically it is less expensive than the poly mesh. Gather the ends of both colors together.

image of red and blue floral mesh

Secure the gathered ends of the mesh to the inside rings of the frame by twisting the pipe cleaners tightly around the ends. Remember to always twist in the same direction to avoid untwisting the pipe cleaner underneath.

image of tying floral mesh to pipe cleaners on a wreath form

Now that you have started, the next step is easy. Following the circle, attach the mesh to each of the pipe cleaners around the inside rings. Allow approximately 10″ of the mesh between each pipe cleaner.

When you have completed the inside, cut the rolls of mesh and then start with fresh ends on the outside rings. Repeat the same process around the outside rings.

When you have finished, fluff the mesh with your hands. Your wreath should now look like the one pictured below.

image of making a mesh wreath

To give pops of contrast, let’s add ribbon. Adding two ribbons at a time keeps it from losing its stiffness and limits the chance of loosening the mesh. Hold the ends together and twist the pipe cleaner around the two ribbons.

image of attaching ribbon to a mesh wreath

Add the ribbon around the outside than the inside attaching it at each pipe cleaner. Allow the ribbon to be loose. Never pull it tight between the pipe cleaners.

image of patriotic mesh wreath before accessories

After adding the ribbon, trim the excess pipe cleaner stems before moving on. This will keep your wreath neat. Next, add a floral pick to each of the places a pipe cleaner was used on the outer edge of the wreath. A drop of hot glue to the stem of the pick will secure it in place.

image of floral pick added to a mesh wreath

I added a couple on the inside too. Leave one place at the bottom of the wreath empty. This is where we will add a bow.

image of mesh wreath with floral picks inserted

Now, craft a bow using the remainder of the ribbon and attach it to the bottom of the wreath.

image of patriotic mesh wreath

The last step is to add the flags. The American flags I chose had wires on the bottom. I trimmed the wire leaving about 3″ to work with.

Put a dab of hot glue on the end of the wire and thread the wire into the mesh. The glue will adhere to the wire to the mesh.

For added stability, also put a bit of glue to the back of the flag and press to the mesh.

image of adding American Flags to the mesh wreath

Then to make the wreath really come alive, add a few more festive floral picks around the wreath.

image of completed mesh wreath

And now you are ready to impress your family and friends by hanging your new festive wreath! Thank you to Katie for having me and thanks to you guys for following along. Best of luck crafting and happy summer!

image of patriotic mesh wreath hanging on a front door

What is your favorite way to decorate for Independence Day? Share and leave a comment below!

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Comments

  3. Laurie says

    This is incredible! You did such a fantastic job! Love it! Thank you for sharing your talent with us each week at Brag About It! I really enjoy seeing what you share with us next! Pinning!
    ~Laurie

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  4. Sheena says

    I normally don’t like mesh wreaths but yours with the ribbon makes it so much cuter. I really like it!!

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  5. Sherry says

    This wreath is stunning. It’s featured this week on Funtastic Friday. Hope you join us again this week…pinned and stumbled! Hope you join us again this week for Funtastic Friday.

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  6. JeN says

    I love, love, love this! It took me all week and a lot of traveling to different craft stores, but I found almost the exact same supplies to make this wreath! The only thing I can’t find are flags like that! Could you share your secret of where you found those?

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  8. Ashleigh says

    I’ve been wanting to do a mesh wreath project for some time now. You make it look so easy! Thanks for sharing!

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      • Jackie says

        Hi Katie! Couldn’t find where to leave a comment, so adding here. I’ve always wanted to make a mesh wreath, and yours was the first one that actually explained how to do it. Thanks so much! Yours is beautiful!!!

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  13. Beverly Stephens says

    Beautiful wreath! Does the 1.5″ ribbon have wire in it? And where did you find it? Thanks for sharing this tutorial!

    Beverly

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    • Katie says

      Thanks for asking Beverly. The 1.5″ ribbon does not have wires in. The ribbon came from a local craft store in the 4th of July/Patriotic section.

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    • Katie says

      I am so glad that you like it McKenzie! The mesh rolls used are 10″ wide. I’d love to see your finished project!

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    • Katie says

      Thanks Elly, this particular ribbon does not have a wired edge, but you could use wired ribbon if you wanted too.It’s easier to make it stay put where you want it. 🙂

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  17. Debra says

    Love this wreath. I purchased all the supplies to make it and realized. I didn’t get wired ribbon. Did you use wired or not? Thanks for sharing your talent.

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