Craft a Stylish Candy Cane Mesh Wreath in a Snap! 🎄
Christmas Ornamental Mesh Wreath Featuring Candy Cane Design for Holiday Decorations
Let's dive into creating a mesmerizing candy cane wreath that'll slay your Christmas decor game! Ready to embark on this simple and downright satisfying project? Don't worry if you're a crafting novice; with a handful of supplies and our step-by-step guide, you're going to ace this!
Gather the Essentials
- A candy cane-shaped wire wreath form, approximately 12 inches in size
- 6" deco mesh: red mesh - 2 rolls, white mesh - 2 rolls
- Chenille pipe cleaners, 12 inches each (from a packet)
- Heavy-duty scissors or wire cutters
- Ruler
- Cutting mat
- Rotary cutter (though scissors will suffice)
- Scissors
- Craft foam (optional)
- Glue gun (optional)
Get Ready to Roll
- Lay out your deco mesh on the cutting mat, measure, and cut 10-inch tubes. You'll want to cut multiple tubes of both red and white mesh. The width of the mesh should measure roughly 6 inches, so get ready to form tubes with your series of 10 x 6-inch pieces.
- Prepare your pipe cleaners by cutting them into four pieces each. You don't have to chop every single pipe cleaner from the packet, only enough to get started. Set these aside while you work on the mesh.
- To attach the deco mesh, begin by rolling a piece into a tube with a bit of wiggle room. Pinch it in half, then wrap it around the wreath form, and secure it towards the bottom.
- Bring the ends of the mesh together, wrap them using a pipe cleaner piece, and twist it closed. Carry on with this technique to finish the bottom row.
- Next, add a row of white mesh over the red for a festive candy cane effect. Secure four pieces of white mesh with pipe cleaners across the wreath form, then proceed as before.
- Keep repeating this method: white, then red—over and over again! Continue spiraling the mesh around the wreath form, filling it up.
- As you get closer to the top, bend around the candy cane shape, adding extra white or red mesh to the curve if necessary.
- If you'd like to spruce up the wreath with some additional flourishes, cut some leaves and berries from foam sheets or felt. Glue the components together to create holly shapes, then add to the wreath using hot glue.
Tips and Tricks
Need more inspiration? Explore these decorative wreath ideas to level up your crafting game:
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Don't forget to show off your glam candy cane mesh wreath once you've completed it, and spread some festive cheer! Get crafting and 'gramming!
Embellish your lifestyle with a festive candy cane mesh wreath that complements your home-and-garden decor. Upgrade your fashion-and-beauty accessories by pairing this wreath with holiday-themed outfits and accessories for a complete holiday aesthetic.
