I saw a mesh pumpkin on Etsy the other day that I fell crazy madly in love with. Like the kind of crazy mad love that you get when you're pregnant and think that every single thing you see is the absolute greatest idea ever thought of. Well, this one truly was. Problem... SOLD. Surely they would make more, but since it was almost October already I realized that if I wanted orange sparkling mesh to adorn my door this month I was going to have to make it happen on my own, and quickly. It was either that, or get in the car and drive across the country to where it said the sellers lived. That honestly crossed my mind, like that would somehow be faster than the United States Postal system. Seriously though.
The first option seemed much more cost efficient, and SANE.
So, here's my version of the Mesh Pumpkin Wreath!
The first option seemed much more cost efficient, and SANE.
So, here's my version of the Mesh Pumpkin Wreath!
I'm super excited about how it turned out. Not to mention that I think the total cost was around $6. That beats a trip across America! Although I will say the one on etsy it beyond AWESOME. It's so full, and gorgeous and the colors are perfect. I'm still madly in love with it, even with my copycat hanging on my door. These two sisters' precision is perfect. They are masters of mesh!
There was a good amount of trial and error on this project, but total it took half of my kids' afternoon nap to make.
Cost was right. Time was reasonable.
Overall, a fun Halloween/Fall project.
There was a good amount of trial and error on this project, but total it took half of my kids' afternoon nap to make.
Cost was right. Time was reasonable.
Overall, a fun Halloween/Fall project.
(I had three pieces fall off over winter storage, so I'll be filling in that spot.)
I used the 21 inch mesh roll, and cut it 6 inches. Then I cut the 21 inch piece into 3 pieces. So your mesh is 6" x 7". If you can find the mesh that is an 8 inch roll, use that! Then just cut them 6 inches.
Next, roll it up.
Pinch the bottom.
Hot glue it to the circle, and press it in place for a few seconds.
Start in the middle and work your way out. (some of them were just stubborn, no matter how much glue I used, or how long I pressed it down it just wouldn't stick... for those I pulled out the staple gun.
Add the green the same way. Roll, pinch, glue.
Add the green the same way. Roll, pinch, glue.
Go until it's full, add any other fun frills you want, and there you have it! Whimsical pumpkin.