Deco Mesh Wreaths

Last fall, I started browsing Pinterest and Etsy in search of a wreath. I discovered these things called deco mesh wreaths and loved them.

What I didn’t love was the price tag on them. I get that wreath making is some people’s livelihood and they are totally worth it, but I couldn’t bring myself to pay $100+ on a wreath. I was shocked at the prices I was seeing and decided that I definitely picked the wrong career.

I kept looking through Etsy and I thought to myself “I could make this.” So I got on YouTube and watched about 349 videos on how to make a deco mesh wreath.

Okay, maybe I’m exaggerating.  Maybe.

My first wreath was u-g-l-y. A deco mesh wreath FAIL. I tried making a Clemson wreath and it just didn’t turn out like I envisioned. For some reason, I put it up again this year. Maybe to remind myself that I did get better or maybe because it’s the only Clemson wreath I have.

*Note to self, make a new Clemson wreath. So I watched a few more videos and browsed around on Etsy {again} to get ideas and went at it again.

My second wreath was a bit more successful, don’t ya think?

Once I posted these on my Facebook, I had people, mostly family, start asking if I could make them one. One thing I learned very quickly is to order early. As ridiculous as it sounds, order Halloween/fall supplies in the summer and Christmas supplies in early fall. Evidently, I was behind last year and had a hard time finding the supplies I needed.

I also forgot to take pictures of the first couple of wreaths I did for other people, so you get to see grainy phone pictures. My bad.

This one isn’t deco mesh, obviously, but it is one of my favorites that I’ve done. I really wish I had remembered to take pictures before I delivered it.

My Mom loves red birds and her Christmas decor is very rustic so I made this wreath out of poly burlap. It is a mesh but has the look of burlap. I took pictures of her wreath but they were pretty bad. Pretty sure it was at night and I had the lights on.  Again, my bad.

I promise, I’ve gotten better at my picture taking skills.

This is my Christmas wreath and I’m a little completely obsessed with it. I adore Christmas time and just looking at this picture makes me ready to start decorating my house.

Okay…back to deco mesh.

After Christmas, I planned on making one for Valentine’s, spring, summer, etc. but I really don’t decorate other than fall and Christmas. Once summer got here, we were so busy that all plans to make one went out the window. Towards the end of the summer, I posted on Facebook that I would be selling them this year {since I had some interest from the year before} and I’ve had enough orders to keep me busy.

Keep in mind, I work full time, run a blog, and have a life so I don’t have much free time but have been able to make a couple so far.

This Georgia wreath wasn’t my favorite. First, it’s a Georgia wreath and I’m a Clemson fan. Ahem. Second, I felt like it need something more but couldn’t come up with anything. The lady I made it for loved it so I guess it was just my picky eye. The pictures were taken with my phone because Cory had my camera in Africa, so excuse the quality.

I liked this one so much, I almost kept it for myself. Too bad my last name doesn’t start with an “H”.
This beauty is my fall wreath. I found this owl and had to have it. I’m loving all the owl decor this fall. I think that I’ve come a long way in my wreath making abilities. I’ve seen some amazing wreaths and I know mine are nowhere near the same level yet, but I might get there someday!

Just remember, don’t give up if you don’t succeed on the first try {cliche, I know}  but I would be missing out on some pretty rockin’ wreaths if I had stopped after the ugly Clemson wreath.

I’m working on a witch wreath right now and should have it finished before the end of the week. I’m hoping {fingers crossed} to do a tutorial on it. I’ve been taking pictures of each step but I need to get them on the computer and see if they will work. It’s hard to take pictures of yourself making a wreath!

Hope y’all have a good week!

This post is linked to Inspire Me Please Weekend Blog Hop at Love of Family and Home.