Start the project by cutting tubes of mesh approximately 10" in length. Unroll the mesh onto your cutting mat and measure, then cut with scissors or a rotary cutter. The width of the mesh should be around 6", and so you'll be working with a bunch of 10" x 6" pieces you're going to roll into tubes.
Cut several pieces of white and red at once. I usually start with about 15 tubes of each color because I know I'm going to need at least that many. Then I add as needed.
Grab the package of pipe cleaners and cut each one into four pieces. You don't need to cut every single pipe cleaner in the package; just cut enough to get started. Set aside.
The process of attaching the mesh is really easy. You'll start with a mesh piece and roll it into a tube. It doesn't have to be really tight. Pinch in half and wrap onto the wreath form towards the bottom.
Bring the ends of the mesh around to touch each other, and then wrap a pipe cleaner piece around and twist.
Repeat three more times to complete the row across the bottom.
Next, you're going to add a white row of mesh on top of the red. Attach four pieces across the form.
Repeat this above process over and over and over again until the wreath form is full. Continue working your way around the wreath form, adding tubes of mesh and securing them with pipe cleaners.
You may find around the bend toward the top of the candy cane that you need to add some extra white or red around the curve. I used a few extra white tubes around the top of the bend.
If desired, cut a few leaves and berries out of craft foam or felt. Glue the holly together in a shape before adding to the wreath. You can put hot glue on the back and add to the mesh easily.
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Notes
I got my wreath form at Dollar Tree during the holiday season, but they run out, so prices will vary for this project.A lot of people ask what the back of the wreath should look like. Here's an image for reference:
