The Dollar Tree is full of spooktacular ideas and craft supplies around this time of year. I confess, I try to stop in once a week or once every couple weeks to see what is new in stores for Halloween around this time of year.
Last week, my local Dollar Tree had began to sell Halloween craft supplies and my first Dollar Tree Halloween haul contained everything I needed and more to create a new spooky Halloween wreath that I can haunt my halls with (I’ll be making another trip back there soon to make a second wreath for my Halloween-loving mom as well!)
I’ll show you how to make a spooky mesh wreath below!
You’ll need (all can be purchased at the Dollar Tree):
- A metal wreath frame
- About 4 rolls of decorative Halloween mesh
- 1 bag of black pipe cleaners
- Scissors
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
- OPTIONAL: Other decorative flare! I picked up some clip-on glitter bats, some decorative Halloween ornaments, glittery pumpkin stakes, some green spiders, a witch door hanger (I’m going to put the legs at the base of my wreath, and other odds and ends to incorporate – such as LED string lights!)
To start, I cut the size of the mesh strips I want. I wanted to achieve a frayed, colorful and voluminous wreath, and to do that I cut my mesh strips into short rectangles (they got smaller as I was working on it – I liked the look of the smaller strips the best)
Next, cut your pipe cleaner into short sticks that can wrap around the center of your mesh strip and the metal frame and still be twisted to secure the mesh on the frame.
Each mesh strip should be secured and shaped in the center, almost like a bow (see images above and below).
Pop in some Beetlejuice on the TV and get working! (I started watching the animated Beetlejuice series while making this wreath and really enjoyed myself!) Or, tune into your favorite spooky playlist to energize you creative flow! YOU DO YOU!
Same goes for the order you place each mesh strip – try to fill each section full for an extra fluffy and full wreath, but create your own order for colors. Mine was pretty random with the majority being black and orange with some pops of purple.
Once I finished securing the mesh strips all around the frame I decided to thread in some purple LED string lights I found at Dollar Tree. I secured the battery pack to the back of the wreath using pipe cleaners. I ended up removing the stakes from the decorative items I picked out and hot glued them directly on the wreath, and I attached my little witch legs with pipe cleaners as well.
And now I encourage you to make your own spooktacular Halloween wreath – and you will save tremendously and have fun making your own by shopping for your supplies at the Dollar Tree!
Send me photos of your creations if you decide to haunt your halls and make one this season!
Halloween Head 
What size are your strips?
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Hi Vicky! I cut them in about three inch strips. I honestly eyeballed it. I cut one out and used it as the template for all other strips (I’m terrible at precision but that way they all were around the same size!) even if some are longer and shorter, it seems to fluff out nicely!
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Hi, love the look of your wreath! Did you secure the mesh to all the wreath “rows” or just the outside perimeter. I’ve see some diys that are just mounting to the middle. Thank you!
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Hey Tammy! I secured the mesh to each row.
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Could you just tie the strips on?
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Yes you could! I cut my mesh pieces too short to tie so I could get as much use from a roll of mesh as possible. It’s totally up to you!
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Hi! When you put the mesh onto the wreath was it along outside row only or did you mount to all the wire forms? I see some peeps only doing the middle forms.
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All of the rows to really make it fluff up!
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Hi Halloween Head! Love your work and your detailed instructions. I am an old school floral designer and worked for years part time at Michaels. I am trying this and hope to get and inspired. Thank You!
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Hello and thank you for sharing. I am not clear on the orange and purple. Do you cut and tie them exactly like the black and just put sided by side and on each row or are they layered on top of the black?
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Just like the black mesh and side by side on each row!
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this was very nice and actually helpful im the type of crafter that needs to be shown how to do instead of reading and yours was really easy to follow i have made several already for all seasons but always used other stores and payed alot now off to dollar tree wish i knew how to send pictures lol and also its always fun crafting with others no one around my area crafts thanks again!
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I’m so glad it was helpful for you Debbie!
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Wow!! Can’t believe you got all from the dollar store! Your instructions sound so easy! Will be going to the dollar store to pick up the materials.
Thank you for sharing ..
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This is beautiful..Love it!! I was wondering, could you use ribbon in place of mesh for this? I have some black and purple sparkly ribbon that I was wondering what I could use for and thought maybe a wreath, but was not sure if it would work.
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I think that could definitely work! I used ribbon for my Valloween wreath. If it’s thin enough you could simply tie the ribbon instead of using chenille stems to secure it to the wreath frame.
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Thank you so very much. I will try it.
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I have always wanted to make a wreath like this and your instructions are the best I’ve found!
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hello I am wondering did you do each piece individually secured or in bunches? thank you
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I was wondering the same thing. Do we tie one piece at a time to the frame or clump a few together in one strand?
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Glad I wasn’t the only one wondering this. One of the pictures shown has both clumps on there and then single pieces of black mesh tied on. Surely she will answer this and tell us she made bundles of the mesh.
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I used individual strips, I did not bundle them – but you certainly can bundle them, if may just fluff up differently.
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Did you have an issue with the mesh fraying? I used some from Walmart and there are remnants everywhere
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All mesh frays, however I have found that the Dollar Tree mesh frays more than some. But I’ve used mesh from Walmart, Michael’s and Hobby Lobby and those have frayed as well!
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Did u use one piece or did u bunch several together?
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One piece at a time, but you can certainly bundle them!
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When making the mesh “bundles”, how many pieces of mesh did you use? I can’t tell from the picture or the instructions. Is it using 2 black strips, 2 orange strips, and then 1 purple strip per bundle? Sorry to be so literal, but I love the color spread of the one you made. I read above the strips are 3 inches each.
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I tied each strip on individually – it’s a bit time consuming, but I liked how it looked trying each little bow shape on at a time!
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How many inches did you cut your strips? Your wreath is beautiful, and your directions are great. Thank you.
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Hi Joan, I cut the mesh about an inch long (I eyeballed it and wasn’t super precise), but you can vary the size based on the look you want. I also did about an inch long to help make my roll of mesh last longer.
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Did u cut 1 inch or 3 inch mesh?
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I started with big strips but preferred the look of smaller 1 inch strips overall (plus I could maximize the roll of mesh if I cut them smaller). It can be done with bigger strips thought and will make a poofier wreath!
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Thank you SO much for the step-by-step photos to accompany the instructions! I definitely learn easier by seeing what you mean in the wording so this was absolutely helpful!!!! Me and my kids are able to make wreaths now as a family, save SO much money and make fun memories! Thank you!!
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I’m so glad this was helpful for you and your family! They’re so much fun to make! I’m all about saving money too and making memories – when you make it yourself it’s a one-of-a-kind. Enjoy!!!
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So did you go like purple black orange continuously like pattern all the way around?
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I did mostly black mesh and randomly added in pops of purple and orange. I didn’t stick to a pattern, I made it somewhat spontaneous where the colored strips were placed. However, you can stick to a pattern to create a different look that will be just as amazing!
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I love this wreath and I am going to try it today…Thank you so much for all your inspiration…You are so talented…Keep up the good work. I will be following you.
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Hi, I made a Halloween wreath today. It was fun to make.
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My finger tips are killing me with the twisting of the pipe cleaners! Now I wish I had bought a smaller wire wreath 🙂 But, back at it after taking a break. Thank you for the pictures and instructions!
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What size wreath wire did you use 14 or 12?
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Too cute! Last year I made a wreath for someone for a wedding gift. It was a witch’s wire hat frame. The top section I used black mesh wrapped around and doubled over itself to give a folded layered look. The brim section I did the softer glittery type mesh with purple & black alternating. Added purple bat lights w/a small battery box attached at the back. Added hanging witch’s legs at the bottom. Added 4-5 different sized glittery spiders on the top section in a zig zag pattern. And slightly but gently bent the top section some to have a lean to the top. She loved it! I enjoyed making it!
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How many mesh things did you tie between the metal bars
I love yours just hoping mine turns out just as good
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How did you get the strips to stay upright!? Im working on mine, but when I secure them with pipe cleaner, they rotate on the wire frame a lot. Im working on the outer most layer of the wreath.
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Hey Marisa, I made the strips sorta thick and chunky and had to secure each one fairly snug on the frame – make sure your pipe cleaners are short too so there isn’t too much slack. Also, the more you keep adding, the more the pressure between the other pieces of mesh push against each other to stand up more! Good luck!
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