Masquerade Halloween Wreaths

Halloween Wreaths

Decided to walk around Michael's Craft Store yesterday and thought of two ideas for wreaths. First of all, the tinsel and wooden wreaths are mostly 4.99 (larger ones are 9.99), not too bad. Right now there is a 40% sale on some of the products, including baskets and there are a few baskets that would be under $2 with that price. On top of that, black leaf tinsel was 2.99 and the foam wreaths were anywhere from 2.99 to 4.99 (for small and medium sizes). The only items seen that were a bit pricey were the Autumn Leaf Garland ($21.99 for 6 feet) and some

decorations that would be perfect for wreaths. However, after much looking and pricing, here are two Halloween Wreath ideas for under $20 and maybe even less.

 Masquerade Wreath

When thinking masquerade, naturally one thinks, MASKS!!! Several on a wreath, but instead of using several masks, stick with one medium to large sized mask (can be found for $1.99 and up, some with feathers are under $5, look online) with or without feathers to use in place of a bow and two or three feathers to match the mask ($4.99 to $5.99 each at Michael's).

Materials:

• Purple or Black tinsel wreath (4.99)
• 1 medium to large masquerade mask ($1.99 to $9.99)
• 2 to 3 bunches or single feathers to match mask (seen anywhere from $.99 to $5.99 on Amazon)
• A roll of ribbon to match the colors of the mask ($4 and under on eBay and most were $3.99 to $4.99 at Michael's)

Directions:

1. Lay the wreath on a flat surface and place the mask where desired. If the mask has an elastic ban, use it to tie the mask onto the wreath. If the mask does not, use the ribbon by cutting desired amount and go through the eye holes and tie onto the wreath. 
2. Place feathers in desired areas throughout the wreath by sticking them in on an angle.
3. Hang the wreath.

There are several different things one can do with this idea. 

• Use more masks, cut the elastic string off and use a glue gun to place on the wreath.
• Before placing anything else on the wreath, glue the end of the ribbon to the back of the wreath (using a glue gun) or pin it. Wrap the ribbon around the wreath leaving generous gaps, keeping it loose. Glue the end to the back of the wreath.

Halloween Black Leaf Wreath

Extremely simple and inexpensive.

Materials:

• Foam Wreath Base
• Cheese Cloth (depending on wreath size, 5+ yards is a safe bet, $2.99 to $10.00 online)-cut into strips.
• Black Leaf Tinsel (2.99)
• 6-12 inch piece of black ribbon
•  Hot Glue
• Plastic spiders or bones (optional)

Directions:

1. Glue the end of the first cheesecloth strip to the back of the wreath, wrap tightly. Glue the end of the first strip to the wreath. Repeat with each strip until the wreath is covered. If desired, cover twice with cheesecloth. 
2. Wrap the black leaf tinsel around the wreath, securely, leaving two to three inch gaps (so, not touching). Glue the ends to the back of the wreath.
3. Glue some spiders in desired spots on the wreath (optional). 
4. Tie the ribbon onto the top of the wreath, loop it through the hole, and make a bow. 

One could stain the cloth using tea and even use this idea as candle base decorations or even to put around the bottoms bowls at a Halloween party. Happy Fall!!!