A common fixture in the Halloween scene is the creepy, black spider. I had in mind to create a Halloween wreath that served two purposes. When visible from afar it would be chic and striking, and when viewed closely upon entrance one would see the spiders and perhaps feel a chill down their spine in light of the Halloween season!
I believe I achieved my goal, and creating the wreath was a breeze with May Arts Ribbon.
I started with a simple straw wreath, the only that I had on hand. I wrapped May Arts 1.25” Black Silk Ribbon around the wreath-securing the beginning and end pieces with two straight stick pins. I wrapped tightly, as I wanted to control the stray straw. (A foam wreath would have been very efficient to use, and I would have ended up with a cleaner base if I had used one of those.)
I then created a few bows from the lovely selection of wired ribbon available at May Arts. I found that 7/8” was the perfect width for my wreath-not too large and not too small. I used the sheer iridescent purple and orange ribbon, and then bordered each of these colors in black wired ribbon. I created the bows freehand and also adhered to the wreath with stick pins.
Finally, I finished the wreath by adhering some plastic spiders with adhesive glue dots. I had the spiders on hand from my Halloween festivities last year-they were rings so I just snipped the ring part off! This project really was so simple and I am pleased with the end result- I can’t wait to try my hand at a Christmas Holiday Wreath using similar types of ribbons-I’m just going to have to replace the spider with gumdrops!
Blog post by: Karen Baker
Other Supplies Used:
- Straw Wreath
- Plastic Spider Rings
- Straight Stick Pins
karen, this is a perfect presentation wreath with lovely ribbon showcasing. well done
This is so cute Karen! I love the elegance of this wreath and you are absolutely correct about the chill from the spiders – even knowing they are plastic, they still give me the creepy crawlies 🙂 Thanks for sharing this fun idea!
Oh my gosh! I adore this!
mission accomplished! Chic & scary!
BOO-tiful wreath – love the spiders around the GORGEOUS shimmery bows!!!
Love the spiders and the yummy ribbon.
Karen, At first glance, the spiders resemble flourishes and then zoom in, they are clearly spiders! Great idea! Love it!