How to make a Ribbon Wreath the Easy Way

Learn how to make a ribbon wreath the easy way, with burlap ribbon. This tutorial is for a ribbon wreath that is super simple, but beautiful! Anyone can learn how to make a ribbon wreath in literally just a few minutes. Ribbon wreaths make a wonderful housewarming or Christmas gift.

Last year I shared with you how to make a burlap wreath the easy way, using burlap and a wire wreath form. Today I want to show you how to make a ribbon wreath the easy way using this same technique. And I promise you the best part is it really is simple! But maybe you are still wondering if you can do it. I am here to tell you…yes you can!

When you use ribbon or mesh the wreath is called a ribbon wreath. But making it is just as simple, if not easier than making a burlap wreath. I used farmhouse buffalo check ribbon for this ribbon wreath. I thought that it would work for Valentine’s Day, the 4th of July with a few American flags added. And for sure Christmas with some greenery like was added to this red burlap wreath.

With this ribbon wreath you will want to use ribbon that has a wire in it. This will help the ribbon wreath stay in place and maintain the bubble look. The trickiest part of making this ribbon wreath is the very beginning. So when you are getting started with it, the ribbon might move around more than you would like. But as you continue to add more rows of loops it will stay in place better.

So as you make your ribbon wreath, give yourself some grace in the beginning if it feels a little clumsy. You will get the hang of it and the more loops you make the better the ribbon wreath will start to look.

If you are ready to get started on making your own ribbon wreath! Let’s get started!

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How much ribbon is needed to make a ribbon wreath?

Here are the supplies needed to make a ribbon wreath:

• Free written instructions
• Wire wreath form (12″-14″)
• 2- 3 rolls of 3″x 15 ft ribbon (2 rolls for 12″ form, 3 for 14″ form)
• Floral wire
• Scissors

Here’s how to make a ribbon wreath the easy way from ribbon :

Step 1: Wrap ribbon around the wreath

Fold the end of your ribbon and attach to the wire wreath form. Start with the end of your ribbon. Fold the end in half and use floral wire to attach the ribbon to the innermost ring of the wire wreath form.

Step 2: Loop the ribbon through the wire wreath form

Starting with the innermost ring. Loop the ribbon through each space in the wire wreath from. Make your loops about 2″ tall. This is really a personal preference if you prefer a tighter wreath you could also make your height closer to 1.” But to make nice bubbles that cover the wire form you need about 2″.

Make loops in the other two spaces.

Tip: Vary where you make your loops so that the ribbon covers the wire wreath form completely.

Step 3: Twist the ribbon on the under side of the wire wreath form

Once you have loops in all the three spaces of the wire wreath form, twist the ribbon on the underside before starting the next row. Then start again and loop your ribbon in the first, second, and third spaces of your wreath form, twist on the under side, three loops, twist on underside…. Continue repeating this pattern until you get to the end of your ribbon. Adjust your ribbon to your liking as you go.

Step 4: Attach the end of the ribbon to the wire wreath form

When you get to the end of your roll of ribbon, attach the end of the ribbon to the wire wreath form with floral wire. This doesn’t have to be perfect and the bubbles will help disguise the start and end points of your ribbon.

And that’s it…. just repeat this process for your next roll of ribbon!

Then just hang up your beautiful ribbon wreath!

The last step is to hang up your bubble wreath. Because I like a farmhouse feel I used upholstery webbing to hang my wreath, similar to the red burlap wreath I made for Christmas. You can use plain twine or ribbon as well.

I am kind of amazed at how easy these wreaths are! And as I mentioned earlier these bubble wreaths make such beautiful gifts for housewarming or any occasion. You can still make one in time for Valentine’s Day tomorrow,for a gift that can be used throughout the year.

Do you know you can make ribbon wreaths in different shapes?

I made this star ribbon wreath out of a star wreath form. The process is the same as making the regular ribbon wreath with a few special exceptions for the star wreath form.

No time to craft now? No worries! Just pin it for later!

Thanks so much for stopping by! As always I love to see the work you do too. Please email me at: elizabeth@awellpurposedwoman.com if you make a ribbon wreath and let me know how it turns out!

Happy Valentines Day to you!

Love,