DIY a Gathered Ribbon Wreath for Halloween

The finished sample of a Halloween ribbon wreath for
 our 18" dollhouse includes felt stickers and a
paper costume.

       To make this version of a Halloween wreath you may use any width of ribbon you have on hand. The length is determined by 'how' ruffled or gathered you wish your wreath to be.

       Also the felt stickers purchased will determine the look of the wreath.

        Mine were made a couple of years ago, but, it seems that these are available every year in some form in the local dollar stores or with craft suppliers everywhere in the U.S. Likewise, the thematic ribbons. I chose a spiderweb design on orange ribbon for this sample.

Supply List:

• ribbon of any width, I used 3" ribbon
• decorative orange, black and white papers
• Halloween felt novelties 
• thin wire or chenille stems (2)
• masking tape
• hot glue gun and hot glue
• white school glue 

Above are detailed photos of the printed spider web ribbon and how it is
attached to the wire form.

       To make a gathered wreath, you will need to first shape the wire according to your own taste. I simply formed the above example into a circle, bent the ends together and then wrapped the wire with masking tape. 

       Thread a needle with matching thread and gather the ribbon up using a straight stitch. Once you have gathered the ribbon into the amount of ruffles you prefer, knot off the thread and hot glue this to the wire form.

       Now you are ready to decorate the wreath.

See the parts and process for crafting our witchy Jack-o-lantern's legs. 
Center, the two strips of paper folded back-and-forth over each other, then glued at the end.
Right, the felt, witch boots attached at the ends of each "leg" with hot glue.

       To make the witchy paper legs, you will first need to cut long, narrow strips of paper the same width and length. Use black and white or orange and black papers to create a bold contrast for this basic accordion paper technique. The effect is best presented with two colors instead of one.  

• See art teacher, Mr. Lundgren, do this here.

Photo details of our finished wreath for the dollhouse.

       Next, cut several triangle shapes for the body; one large triangle for the dress, two smaller ones to suggest arms and then rectangles for the apron. Use white glue to put these delicate paper together. Let dry.     

       Attach the rest of your paper witchy parts with hot glue when positioning these onto the ribbon wreath.