INSIDE: How to make $5 DIY Valentine’s Day mesh heart door wreaths using wire hangers and mesh fabric. Cheap Valentine home decor.
I have a thing for making wreaths. I just can’t help myself! And THREE wreaths is even better for this wreath-obsessed girl.
When you can make a trio of Valentine’s Day mesh heart wreaths from the same materials, it’s just too l-o-v-e-ly not to share. A $5 investment in mesh fabric and a crafty way to re-purpose all those metal dry cleaner hangers makes for some affordably easy Valentine decor.
So riffle through your closet for wire hangers and let me show you how I made them…
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$5 Mesh Heart Wreaths for Affordable Valentine’s Decor
We all have metal dry cleaner hangers littering up our closets! I typically toss ours in the recycling bin but I guess I’ve been slacking on this “job” as we had amassed a small collection. Grab a few and let’s form them into heart shapes.
Supplies:
– Wire metal hangers
– Pliers (optional)
– Wire snips (optional)
– Decorative mesh (approx. 1 yard in each color)
– Craft scissors
– Ribbon
how to make mesh heart door wreaths
Begin by bending and shaping the hanger into something of recognizable heart shape.
Once – finally – in the classic Valentine’s Day heart form, you can use wire snips to cut off the hanger part. Or, bend and shape it to be flush with the heart form.
I got a yard each of three different colored mesh and I wanted each individual wreath to be slightly different.
I began the process by cutting long strips of mesh and wrapping it around the wire hanger. This formed a base to cover the wire hanger so it wouldn’t show through the mesh.
$5 Mesh Heart Wreaths for Affordably Easy Valentine’s Decor
My goal for the heart trio was to have each one look different. Here’s how I did it:
- The red wreath was created with lots and lots of small mesh ties;
- The link pink wreath was created by wrapping mesh in several layers and secured with little mesh ties; and,
- The fushia wreath was created by gathering the mesh in loops that were secured with mesh ties
Because these wreaths are made from mesh, they do quite well outdoors!
How do you decorate your front door for Valentine’s Day?
Other Valentine’s Day ideas you may like:
- $5 Valentine’s Day teacher gift
- Valentine’s Day succulent wreath from a heart chocolate box
- Fabric hearts from remnants
- Heart photo collage
- Valentine card box from a cardboard six-pack carrier
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Cara says
This is a cute way to brighten up your front entrance. I always love all the pink and red for Valentine’s Day. Great job!
[email protected] says
Thank you!
Teresa says
We do have several metal hangers, though the mostly live in my closet since my husband hates them. My kids would love to make some of these wreaths (as long as I do the actual metal bending…)! Thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party! Pinned!
[email protected] says
Thank you for liking the project. I’m planning on making some more too!
lorraine williamson says
I love how easy this is even I can do it visiting from freedom friday pinning have a great weekend
[email protected] says
Thank you! They were so easy I may make some more!!
Stella Lee @Purfylle says
Everything fades super fast here in Western Australia too. Don’t hang your laundry out for too long.. I’m going to have to remember this mesh tip. I like your red heart the best (but that’s probably because I’m not much of a pink fan)
[email protected] says
Yes, AZ and Australia have supposedly the strongest sun! Thanks for stopping by.
Kristina & Millie says
these mesh hearts are so fun! I love how they are all different and yet look beautiful as a set. Thanks for linking to our Valentine’s party!
Helen at Pleasures of the NW says
The wreaths are so pretty – and easy to make! Thanks for sharing on the Pleasures of the NW’s DIY Party!
Michelle says
What a super cute idea Victoria and they look stunning too.
[email protected] says
Adorable Valentine project. Thank you for sharing at Vintage Charm.
debbie stolle says
simple, happy and fun! love your inexpensive creations.
Liz W. says
So cute! Love the simple concept and how feminine and pretty they are!
DazzleWhileFrazzled says
Thanks Liz!
Beverly says
What a fun and cute Valentine’s Project. I love the combination of pinks and reds. Thanks for sharing with us at Snickerdoodle. Pinning to my Valentine’s Board.
Kellie says
What a fun creative craft!! & thank you for linking it up to Waste not Wednesday link party! We are happy to have you!!
Sherry says
I love the wreath. It’s so dainty and colorful.
Debbie says
Oh, how cute!
Florence says
Victoria, I love how easy this sounds! And it’s given me an idea for a bunch of white tulle I have. I seriously love the way the mesh looks, and so glad to know it can be left outdoors too.
LEONIE ROBERTSON says
A super cute idea! I found your blog through Tip Junkie’s Tip me Tuesday.
Chloe Crabtree says
What a fun and creative craft project! My husband gets a lot of his clothes dry cleaned, and it is always great to find some use for all those wire hangers. I love a good craft that doesn’t break the bank too. I may try and re-create this when with my granddaughters when they come or a visit next week!
DazzleWhileFrazzled says
I agree about thrifty crafts!
creativejewishmom/sara says
Great looking and a fun technique that could be used for so many shapes! thanks for sharing on craft schooling sunday!
Julie says
All three are really lovely.
Here in the UK you really only see wreaths on front doors at Christmas, I think I’ve seen an all year round floral one once or twice but they are not really a thing. It’s a shame as ringing the changes all year is such a lovely idea.
I like to think that people have lovely holiday decor but inside their houses where I can’t see it!
Sheri says
cute! Thanks for joining the To Grandma’s House We Go link party! Hope to see you next week.
The Freshman Cook says
So, so cute! I love how festive and happy these are! Thank you for sharing at Celebrate It!
Jenny says
Your heart decoration is adorable! Congratulations, I’ll be featuring it tonight at Merry Monday! Hope to see you at the party!