Welcome to the Hobby Lobby Creative Studio! I'm Kaley and today we are going BIG with deco
mesh ribbon! Now, I'm sure you've seen deco mesh décor like this before, but did you know
how easy it is to make? Let me show you the basics!
First things first: What is deco mesh? Well, it's actually a poly mesh ribbon that's designed
to hold its shape well while also being durable and waterproof. So it's perfect for both indoor
and outdoor crafts, like this lantern topper. We made it by securing big loops and curls
of deco mesh together with chenille stems, forming a bow-like poof, and then added a
cute witch hat to complete this pop of Halloween fun.
At Hobby Lobby you'll find deco mesh in three widths: five and a half inches, 10 inches,
and 21 inches. As for colors and patterns, well, there are too many to count! The two
main types, though, are Basic and Premium.
Basic deco mesh typically has a hint of glittery thread woven into it, while premium deco mesh
is all about that bold metallic statement. For a more natural look, there's also burlap-style
mesh like this! For cutting your deco mesh, all you need is
a pair of regular scissors. There isn't any wire in this ribbon, yet much like wire-edged
ribbon, deco mesh holds its shape really well, so you get the best of both worlds! See how
this bow has stayed big and fluffy on our bride's chair here? It steals the show and
stays looking great even during outdoor weddings. Wreaths are one of the most popular crafts
made from deco mesh, so I'm going to show you how to make one! First, you'll need a
wreath form from our floral department. If you choose a metal one like this, you'll
also need chenille stems or other ties to attach the mesh ribbon with. Or you can get
a wreath form with the chenille stems already on it, which is what I'll be using for this
wreath. After I've attached the end of this 21-inch
deco mesh to the wreath form, I can just loop the ribbon to the next tie like this. I'm
using the inside ring of the wreath form first, and on the second time around I'll use the
outer ring.
Make sure to pull enough ribbon to make your loops nice and big like this. That's what
will give the wreath its fullness. Once you've gone around your wreath form two
times, you can easily situate and rearrange the loops however you'd like them. And if
you want the wreath to be fuller, just add another layer of ribbon! You could even add
in regular ribbon for even more color and texture, like we've done on ours.
The only thing left to do now is hiding the chenille stems. Just pull them to the back
of the wreath so they're hidden behind all the ribbon, twist them into place, and your
wreath is ready to be hung! Here's another style of wreath that's just
as simple to make as the first. Instead of one long length of deco mesh, though, you'll
need to cut a bunch of pieces that are each about 16 inches long. For mine, I'm using
two types of deco mesh and a roll of ribbon. Roll three pieces of mesh long-ways like this,
then stack them on top of each other—we added wire-edged ribbon to ours as well. Now
wrap a chenille stem around the middle here and attach it to your wire wreath form. This
doubles up the ribbons and keeps them nice and curly!
Just keep going around until your wreath is as full as you want it.
When you're all done, you can personalize it with monogram letters like we did for our
little girls' room! These same techniques can be used to make
other fun projects, like lighted garlands. All you need is a garland from our floral
department, which you'll then wrap with twinkle lights.
Attach deco mesh to it with chenille stems and you're done!
This patriotic garland came together in no time using these same simple steps. Don't
you love how perfectly it finishes off the mantle?
One last irresistible place to use deco mesh is on your Christmas tree! Just weave your
ribbon throughout the tree, securing it every so often to the branches with chenille stems.
That's it! Big impact. Minimal effort. For more detailed instructions on how to do that,
check out our Christmas Basics: Ribbon and Filler video!
And there you have it! An introduction to deco mesh ribbon. Now you can go get your own
and start making easy, one-of-a-kind pieces for your home!
For more ideas and inspiration, be sure to check out our other videos and I'll see you
next time here at the Hobby Lobby Creative Studio!