Let’s face it, Valentine’s Day is all about the hearts. And with just a few supplies you can make an extra special one for your home. This easy DIY Valentine heart wreath only requires ribbon and a wreath form, so it is super simple, quick and inexpensive to make.

how to make an easy DIY Valentine heart wreath

I love to decorate for Valentine’s Day.

But after taking down and putting away all of my Christmas decorations, I never seem to have enough time to spend on them.

So these DIY heart wreaths are perfect.

They’re fast and easy to make.

And will still add that romantic Valentine feeling to any room.

Supplies

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Materials

wire heart wreath form
20 feet of 2½-inch wide wired ribbon
20 feet of 1½-inch wide ribbon in a contrasting color (optional) – This helps to make the wreath look more interesting, but isn’t necessary depending on the look you are going for.
scotch tape
t-pins

Tools

stapler with staples

How to make a DIY heart wreath with ribbon

1 | Layer the ribbons

If you are using two ribbons, layering them before putting them on the wreath form makes it easier to keep them even.

To do this, put the narrower ribbon on top of the wider ribbon making sure that it is centered.

Then staple it about every 6 inches along the length of the ribbons.

2 | Attach the ribbon to the wreath form

Ribbon folded over the inside wire of the heart wreath

To attach the ribbon, turn the heart wreath form over.

Then wrap the end of the ribbon over the inside wire close to the bottom of the heart.

Make sure the the end of the ribbon is facing the back of the wreath form.

If you want to make sure it stays in place, you can tape the loose end to the back of the ribbon. Although with wired ribbon, it should stay in place pretty well without doing this.

Ribbon running over the outside wires and under the middle wire of a heart wreath form

Run the rest of the ribbon under the front middle wire and over the outside wire. This helps to keep it from coming undone.

3 | Wrap the ribbon around the wreath form

Angle the ribbon up towards the top of the heart.

Then wrap it around all of the wires making sure to overlap the edges of the ribbon.

Keep going around the wreath until you get back to the start of the ribbon.

Make sure to cover the open middle wire before cutting off the ribbon at the back of the wreath.

To get around the bottom corner of the heart, wrap the ribbon horizontally across the bottom (on the front). That will allow you to change the direction on the back and go up the other side.

4 | Secure the end of the ribbon

To secure the loose end of the ribbon, staple it to the layer beneath it.

Then put a strip of tape across the cut end to prevent it from unraveling.

5 | Add a hook

Stick a T-pin or floral pin at the top of the back of the wreath.

The ribbon should be thick enough to keep the pin in place.

You can then hang the wreath on a small nail.

The finished wreath

DIY heart wreath made with red and white ribbon

The finished wreath makes a statement hanging on a wall or your front door.

This one is made with a single ribbon that had an edging. So layering wasn’t necessary.

DIY heart wreath made from bright pink ribbon layered with white and black ribbon

And this one was made with layered ribbons.

4 DIY heart wreaths hung on the wall above a fireplace mantel with candles and paper flowers.

I used them to decorate the wall above my fireplace along with some DIY paper flowers and candles. And I love the way it turned out!

Hearts and roses Valentine's Day decor around a fireplace with a Valentine tree, DIY wreaths, large paper flowers, candles and a garland

It’s the perfect backdrop for my hearts and roses white Valentine tree.

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