🎀 DIY Summer Wreath Using Dollar Tree Deco Tubing (No Bow Maker Needed!)
Looking for a bright, budget-friendly, and super fun wreath to make this summer? This colorful square wreath made with Dollar Tree deco tubing is the perfect project. It’s cheerful, easy to make, and doesn’t require fancy tools—just tubing, pipe cleaners, and a square Dollar Tree frame.
And the best part? You can customize it with signs, bows, or both. Let’s jump in!
🧰 Supplies Needed:
- 1 Square wire wreath frame (Dollar Tree)
- About 16 packs of deco tubing (variety of colors)
- Pipe cleaners (cut in half)
- Optional: A sign or ribbon for a bow
- Scissors or wire cutters
- Measuring mat or cardboard guide (optional)
🎨 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prep Your Pipe Cleaners
Cut your pipe cleaners in half. You’ll use one half per tubing bundle. Fold and twist them tightly to help your bundles stand up on the frame.
2. Measure and Cut Tubing
Cut tubing into 20-inch sections. Loosely measure—it doesn’t need to be perfect. You’ll want to make around 46 bundles total, so prep plenty of strips!
đź’ˇ Tip: Use a piece of cardboard as a measuring guide for faster cutting.
3. Create Tubing Bundles
Take 3–4 colors of tubing and make two small loops (about 2 inches each), leaving some ends hanging. Pinch the center and twist a pipe cleaner around it.
Repeat until you have around 46 bundles.
4. Attach to the Frame
Twist your bundles onto the middle wire of the square frame. You can also alternate between inner and outer bars if you want extra fullness. Aim for 4–5 bundles per section (there are 8 sections total).
🌀 Don’t worry if the tubing is a little bent from packaging—it’ll fluff up just fine once on the frame.
5. Fill Each Section
As you work your way around, the wreath will get fuller and you may need fewer bundles per section. Just make sure the frame is covered and evenly fluffed.
By the end, you should have something like this:
🎀 Make a No-Fuss Bow (Optional)
Option 1: Hand-Tied Bow
- Cut a 10” tail, pinch the center.
- Measure 12” for a 6” loop, fold and pinch.
- Repeat for 2–3 loops on each side.
- Secure with a pipe cleaner and fluff!
Option 2: No-Hold Bow
- Cut 2 pieces of ribbon at 25” and 1 piece at 20” (tail).
- Overlap ends to create loops, pinch the center.
- Secure with a pipe cleaner.
- Stack ribbon bundles and zip tie together for stability.
🌟 Add a small looped ribbon to cover the center and give it a finished look.
đź’ˇ Decorating Options:
- Add a sign in the center (“Hello Summer” is perfect!)
- Place a bow in the bottom or side corner
- Use both a bow and sign for extra flair!
đź’° Cost Breakdown:
- Deco Tubing: $1.25 x 16 = $20
- Wreath Frame: $1.25
- Pipe Cleaners: ~$1.25
- Ribbon (optional): ~$3–$5
Total: Around $25 for a completely custom, colorful wreath!
đź“Ś Final Thoughts:
This wreath is a perfect summer project—easy, colorful, and oh-so-cute. Whether you’re crafting for fun, gifts, or to sell in your shop, this one’s a hit. The square shape adds a fun twist, and the tubing gives it so much texture and volume!
