Patriotic Wreath

Michelle Pierre is a freelance writer and 
Registered Dietitian. Michelle writes comedic essays from a mother’s point of view at 
www.betweenthecushions.com. She has been designing crafts and party planning for many years. Some of her creations can be seen on her Facebook site, Lucia Grace Bowtique. 
She can be reached at 
designsbymichellepierre@gmail.com

Summer time is fabulous of course. The beach, pool, the sun and easy breezy days make it close to perfect. However, as far as holiday decorating is concerned it seems to get a little left out. This isn't the time to line your mantel with cute snowmen or tiny pumpkins. So because I must be in the midst of decorating for some event at all times I decorate my home with beach themed and patriotic items during the summer months. Here is a decorative wreath I made from tulle that you can display on your front door or hang in the backyard for the 4th of July barbecue. It is sort of like a tutu on a wreath. In addition to Independence Day, patriotic decorations can be displayed for Memorial Day, Flag Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day or whenever you want to show some patriotic spirit.  

Materials Needed: 

• 18-inch foam or wooden braided wreath 
• 8 1/2 yards of red tulle
• 8 1/2 yards of white tulle
• 6 yards of blue tulle
• About 10 red, white and blue artificial 
   flowers
• glue gun 
• wire cutters
• 15" white ribbon

Instructions:

1. Thread the 15” white ribbon through or around the top of the wreath to make a loop so it can be hung onto something. 

2. Cut red, white and blue tulle into 23-inch size strips. I used an 18-inch wreath and used 14 blue strips and 20 red and white strips each. If you use a smaller wreath then you will need less. 

3. Start with the blue on the left side of the wreath. Take one strip and fold in half. Place under the wreath and pull the bottom piece through the top loop. Pull tightly to finish. This is the same technique used to make a no sew tutu skirt. 

4. Once the blue is complete start alternating red and white till you complete the entire circle. 

5. You can now cut the stems off of the flowers using wire cutters and glue them around the wreath with a hot glue gun in whichever pattern you like. You can group a few together or spread them out. 

Other options are adding a few silver stars or choose glitter tulle to add some sparkle. 

Enjoy!