DIRECTIONS:
1. Wrap a 12” foam wreath form in wide ribbon. Cara used black, pinning it at first and gluing it down with Gorilla Glue as she went. 2. Now, let the ribbon cutting begin! “You’re going to need lots and lots of ribbon,” cautions Cara. “How much will depend on how thick you bunch the ribbons together and whether you completely cover the inside and outside of the wreath instead of just the front.”
Step 3: cut your ribbons
6. Once all of your ribbons have dried, it’s time to start gluing your ribbon loops to the wreath form. Separate the part of the ribbon below the “seam” you created.
Step 6: glue ribbons to wreath
3. Cut ribbons of your pattern and color choice into lengths about four to five inches in length.
Helpful Tip: use varying widths of ribbon. “I wish I had used more wide ribbon.”
Helpful Tip: avoid sheer ribbon. “Unless you enjoy getting hot glue all over your fingers.”
7. Keep adding more loops to your wreath, placing them at random angles. By placing them close together your wreath will look nice and full. Optional Add On: Add letters with pizzazz! 8. Use a coat of mod podge to Styrofoam letters and cover in glitter.
Step 10: glue letters to blocks
4. Create loops with the ribbons by folding in half and hot gluing each one closed.
9. Combine letters to spell out word of your choice. For Halloween try, spooky, boo, or treat.
10. Take your one inch blocks or beads and hot glue them to the wreath. This will give your letters dimension off of the wreath and ribbon. Glue the glittery letters to the blocks to spell out your word.
5. Fold each ribbon in half and sew each one closed. If you don't have a sewing machine, you can hot glue each one closed.
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