How to Make a Stunning Pink and Green Tulip Wreath

Tulip wreaths are one of my favorite ways to bring soft spring color to a front door, and this design is such a pretty twist on a traditional tulip wreath. Instead of using a grapevine base, this wreath starts with an evergreen wreath and uses deco mesh to add soft pink, cream, and green colors throughout the base. Then it is filled with greenery, bead grass, tulips, and a beautiful layered bow that ties everything together.

This is a great project if you want something full, colorful, and a little different from the usual all-tulip wreath. The mesh gives the wreath extra texture and helps carry the pink and green color theme, while the tulips pop out around the bow and greenery for a fresh spring look.

Supply List

Creating Your Perfect Tulip Wreath

• Evergreen wreath base
• Pink, cream, and green deco mesh, cut into 15-inch pieces
• Zip ties
• Pipe cleaners or floral wire
• Large wired ribbon with tulip or lily-style design
• Pink wired ribbon
• Green wired ribbon
• Lime green wired ribbon
• 7/8-inch accent ribbon
• Mini tulip bushes, pink tones
• Bead grass greenery
• Eucalyptus spray or mixed greenery bush
• Wire cutters
• Rotary cutter or scissors
• Cutting mat
• Hot glue or glue pot, optional for securing stems

Step-by-Step Instructions

Start by fluffing out your evergreen wreath base. Pull the branches apart and shape them so the wreath looks full before adding anything else. This step makes a huge difference because the greenery will help hold the mesh, ribbon, and florals in place.

Next, cut your deco mesh into 15-inch pieces. For this wreath, the mesh was used mainly to bring in the soft pink, cream, and green colors rather than to be the star of the design. If your mesh is fabric-based or difficult to cut, use a sharp rotary cutter and work slowly. Fabric mesh can fray and stick to itself, so try not to pile the pieces together too much as you work.

Take each piece of mesh and create a small woodland ruffle or loose curl. Since the mesh is just adding color and texture, it does not have to be perfect. Tuck each piece into the evergreen base and secure it with the wreath branches. Add mesh around the outer and inner sections of the wreath so the color is spread evenly. Once you have enough color showing throughout the base, you can stop. You do not need to cover every inch.

Now it is time to make the bow. Start with the largest ribbon first. Measure out about a yard for the tail, twist the ribbon, and make two loops around 7 inches each. This larger ribbon will be the base of the bow, so keep it nice and full.

Add your next ribbon layer, making about three loops at 6 inches. Continue layering with your green and lime green ribbons, making slightly smaller loops as you move upward. Add a pink ribbon layer to bring more of the soft pink color back into the bow. Finish with a small 7/8-inch accent ribbon in the center, making three small loops.

Secure the bow tightly with a zip tie. This is especially helpful when working with thicker ribbon because it holds everything together firmly. Fluff the loops by pulling each ribbon layer apart and twisting the loops so the pretty side faces forward. Shape the tails and dovetail the ends for a finished look.

Attach the bow to the wreath slightly toward the center, not too far on the outer edge. This helps keep the bow from slipping off to the side and gives the design a balanced look. Use the evergreen branches, wire, or a zip tie to secure it tightly.

After the bow is attached, trim any ribbon tails that are getting caught in the mesh. You can curl some tails upward, cut others shorter, and leave the main decorative tails showing. The goal is to keep the bow full without letting the tails cover too much of the wreath.

For an extra pop of the main decorative ribbon, create a single loop with a short tail and attach it near the bow. This little accent helps repeat the ribbon pattern and keeps the special ribbon visible without using too much of it.

Next, begin adding greenery. Start with bead grass and place it around the wreath, tucking some pieces toward the inside and some toward the outside. This gives the wreath movement and a softer, garden-style feel. Then cut apart your eucalyptus or mixed greenery spray into smaller sections. Add these pieces around the wreath to help cover any messy mesh edges and create a fuller background for the tulips.

Now add the tulips. Cut the tulip stems apart from the bush, leaving enough stem to tuck securely into the wreath. Place the tulips so they extend slightly out from the base. This lets them stand out instead of getting buried in the greenery. Add tulips around the bottom, sides, and near the bow. Be sure to place a few underneath or close to the bow so the florals look connected to the whole design.

Step back and look for empty spots. If one area feels bare, fill it with either a tulip or a small piece of greenery. Sometimes greenery is the better choice because it fills space without making the design too flower-heavy. Keep adjusting until the wreath feels balanced from top to bottom.

This tulip wreath is soft, full, and perfect for spring or early summer decorating. The pink and green colors make it feel fresh and cheerful, while the layered bow gives it that extra handmade wow factor. It would look beautiful on a front door, above a mantel, or even as a spring craft project to sell in your shop.