Quick answer: choose a spring sign, repeat its colors in wired ribbon, and build a full mesh background before attaching the sign and bow. Lavender, white, and soft green make a gentle spring palette; yellow and turquoise create a brighter welcome.
Choose your spring colors before cutting
A past Hello Spring kit paired lavender-and-white plaid mesh with coordinating wide and narrow ribbons and a lavender floral spray. You can borrow that combination without needing the original kit. Lay your sign, ribbon, mesh, and flowers together, then remove any piece that competes with the focal point.
For a different spring look, try a bird or flower theme with fresh-looking greens, soft pinks, or pale yellow. Start with supplies you have, and use the sign to connect the colors. Plan separate sessions for gathering materials, cutting, adding mesh, and finishing the bow so the project fits into your week.
“Welcome the season of renewal and growth with a beautiful ‘Hello Spring’ wreath that will brighten up your front door.”
Spring is a wonderful time of year when the world comes back to life and nature is in full bloom. It’s a time when we can bring some of that natural beauty into our homes with a lovely spring wreath.
Spring wreaths come in all shapes and sizes, from bright and bold to soft and subtle. Some popular materials for creating a spring wreath include fresh flowers, greenery, twigs, and even bird nests. Whether you prefer a more traditional look or something more modern and unique, a spring wreath can add a touch of seasonal charm to your home’s decor. So why not take a stroll through your local craft store or flower shop and see what inspires you? With a little creativity and imagination, you can create a beautiful spring wreath that will welcome the season and all its beauty into your home and greeting your guests with open arms.
To make a “Hello Spring” wreath, you will need:
- Spring sign
- 15″ tinsel tie wreath work form (blue, teal or pink) any color that coordinates with your ribbons and sign
- Two rolls of 1-1/2″ wired ribbon that coordinates with your sign
- Two rolls or 2-1/2″ wired ribbon that coordinates with your sign
- 10″ deco mesh-spring colors
- Scissors
- Cutting mat
- Rotary cutter
- Chenille stems, pipe cleaners or florist wire
- Heavy duty staple gun with 1/4″ staples
Cutting your ribbons and deco mesh:
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- Count you tinsel ties on your work wreath form, usually there are 18 on the bottom and 8 on the top.
- Cut 9 pieces of each ribbon at 14″ long
- Dovetail all ribbons
- Cut mesh 8 pieces at 18″long and 20 pieces at 10″ long using spring colored 10-1/2″ wide deco mesh
Add your deco mesh to your wreath work form:
- Take 2, 10″ pieces of mesh and make two curls and then place them together in a twist tie in an X all around the bottom of the wreath frame
- Using the 20″ pieces of deco mesh make a ruffle and place in a twist tie, twist the tie tightly to hold the deco mesh in place, go all around the bottom of the wreath frame.
Add ribbon tails to the deco mesh:
- Layer the ribbons together, smaller one on top
- Fold them in half, unfold and pinch them in the middle
- Add to twist tie and twist to secure
- Form an X with the ribbons
Prep and attach sign to wreath:
- Staple a chenille stem or florist wire in each corner of your sign
- Hot glue over the staples for added strength
- Place sign on wreath and bring the chenille stems (through the spaces between the deco mesh) and twist onto the wire frame, securing it tightly
- Trim any excess of the chenille stem with wire cutters
- Add a chenille stem hanger to outer wire of wreath work form
Make a Bow:
- Using an E-Z Bowmaker, take your 2-1/2″ ribbon and measure out an 8″ ribbon tail with ribbon facing up
- Twisting the ribbon as you bring it thru the 2 wooden dowels,(the ribbon will be facing down) measure 6 inches and loop the ribbon back thru the dowels
- Twisting the ribbon again as you bring it thru the dowels, (the ribbon will be facing down) measure 6 inches and loop the ribbon back thru the dowels
- Twisting the ribbon again as before one more time for a third loop, then just bring your ribbon thru the dowels without twiisting it
- Measure out an 8″ tail and cut
- Continue with your next 2-1/2″ ribbon except start on the opposite side.
- Add your next layer of ribbon using the 1-1/2″ ribbon starting on the opposite side.
- Next layer, your other 1-1/2″ inch ribbon
- Take 2 chenille stems and twist them together to make one long one
- Hold your bow close to the dowels tightly as you remove it from the bow maker.
- Wrap chenille stem around the center and twist the chenille stems, not the bow, to tighten
- Dovetail your ribbon tails and fluff your bow
- Beautiful!
Placement of your bow:
- Placing your bow on your wreath is entirely up to you. Just remember not to cover any words on your sign with your bow.
- Place your bow on your wreath and pass the chenille stems (through the spaces between the deco mesh) and twist onto the wire frame, securing it tightly.
- Trim off any excess of the chenille stem with wire cutters.
Hope you have enjoyed this quick tutorial as much as I have sharing it with you.
Happy Wreath Creating,
Joan,
The Wreath Creator
Use the free DIY Wreath Planner to choose your colors and list the supplies you already have before starting your next wreath.
