How to Make a Teal and Rust Fall Truck Grapevine Wreath with Mesh Introducing My New Curtain Method

If you love rich fall colors with a little unexpected twist, this Teal and Rust Fall Truck Grapevine Wreath is such a beautiful design to make. This wreath combines a grapevine base, orange and white jute mesh, a custom fall truck sign, rust and teal ribbon, and gorgeous fall greenery to create a warm seasonal piece that feels cozy, creative, and different. The best part is the new “Curtain Method,” which uses ribbon tails to create a soft curtain-like effect around the sign and bow.

This design is especially helpful when working with a grapevine that is a little thin or hard to decorate. Instead of fighting with the base, mesh is added to the top portion to bring in color, fullness, and texture. The sign is placed toward the bottom, and the mesh and ribbon flow above it, giving the wreath a balanced shape and a beautiful fall look. In the video, I explain that the grapevine is small and thin, making it harder to hold florals, so adding mesh helps create a fuller base to design on.

Supply List

Grapevine wreath
Fall truck sign
Hole punch
Bind wire
Weaving needle
Zip ties
Work wreath tie strip or evergreen tie strip
Orange and white jute mesh
Rust ribbon
Teal or blue accent ribbon
Fall patterned ribbon
Wire cutters
Scissors or rotary cutter
Bow maker
Hot glue gun or glue pot
Glue sticks
Fall greenery bush
Blue fall leaves
Rust, orange, and neutral fall leaves
Floral picks or fall filler

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Choose and Clean the Grapevine

Start with your grapevine wreath. If your grapevine is a little messy, thin, or full of leaves, clean it out the best you can. Pull out loose leaves, trim any pieces sticking too far out, and decide which side looks best for the front.

Sometimes grapevines are not perfectly round, and that is okay. In this design, the wreath has more of an oval shape, so I decided to work with it instead of forcing it to be round. That is a great reminder when designing: let the wreath tell you what it wants to be.

2. Attach the Fall Truck Sign

Choose a fall truck sign that coordinates with your ribbon. For this design, the sign was made to match the teal and rust ribbon colors, which helped pull the whole wreath together beautifully.

Punch a hole on each side of the sign. Thread bind wire through the holes using a weaving needle, then attach the sign to the lower portion of the grapevine. Tuck the wire into the grapevine so it is hidden. Make sure the sign is secure before moving on.

3. Add a Tie Strip for the Mesh

Because the grapevine is thin, add a work wreath tie strip or evergreen tie strip around the upper section of the wreath. This gives you a place to attach mesh and ribbon without trying to force everything directly into the grapevine.

Secure the tie strip with zip ties in several spots. Trim off the excess zip tie ends and tuck them into the grapevine so they do not show. This piece will be covered with mesh, ribbon, greenery, and florals, so it does not need to be pretty. It just needs to be secure.

4. Cut and Add the Mesh

Cut pieces of orange and white jute mesh about 25 to 26 inches long. Create a simple woodland ruffle or one-wind ruffle by rolling the edges inward and gathering the center. Place each ruffle into the ties on the wreath strip.

This adds color and fullness to the top of the grapevine. Mesh is a great filler for thin grapevines, and it is also a fun way to make a grapevine design feel a little different. I share that mesh can be unexpected on grapevines but works beautifully as a filler and color accent.

5. Add Ribbon Tails to the Mesh

Cut ribbon tails about 12 inches long. Use a combination of rust, teal, and fall patterned ribbon. Place the ribbon tails into the mesh ties, spreading them out so the colors are balanced.

For this wreath, only a few ribbon tails are needed because the bow and sign will be the main focal points. Tuck the ties down once the ribbon is secured so the mechanics are hidden.

6. Make the Bow

Make a full bow using your coordinating ribbons. Start with a longer tail, around 30 inches, because this will become part of the Curtain Method. Make 6-inch loops with your first ribbon, then layer in additional ribbons.

For this bow, use a 3-2-1 style pattern: three loops of the first ribbon, two loops of the second ribbon, and one loop of the accent ribbon. Add a pop of teal or blue toward the top to tie in the sign and leaves.

Secure the bow with a zip tie. When working on a grapevine, a zip tie gives extra hold and keeps the bow secure. Fluff each loop and pull out any twisted ribbon pieces so the bow opens up nicely.

7. Attach the Bow

Place the bow in the center area between the mesh and the sign. Position it so it rests slightly on the grapevine and does not sink too far into the wreath. Secure it tightly with a zip tie or bind wire.

Fluff the loops and adjust the tails. This is where the new Curtain Method begins to take shape.

8. Create the Curtain Method

To create the Curtain Method, separate the long ribbon tails and arrange them so they fall like curtain panels around the sign. Pull some tails slightly to one side and some to the other, almost like soft curtain bangs framing the truck sign.

You can let the tails hang straight down, or you can tuck them slightly into the grapevine before letting them fall. You can create the curtain look by letting the ribbon flow down, or you can tuck the ribbon first and then bring it down for a different effect.

The goal is to frame the sign without covering it. Adjust the ribbon until it looks soft, balanced, and intentional.

9. Add Fall Greenery and Leaves

Cut apart your fall greenery bush. This design uses greenery with rust, orange, neutral tones, and a splash of blue. Place pieces into the ties first, then add more directly into the grapevine.

Work around the bow, mesh, and sign. Add greenery underneath and bring it upward so it looks like it is growing through the design. Add blue leaves in several spots so the teal color is consistent throughout the wreath.

10. Finish and Fluff

Once all the greenery and leaves are added, stand back and look at the wreath. Adjust the ribbon tails, fluff the mesh, and make sure the bow is shaped nicely. Trim any ribbon tails that are too long or uneven.

This Teal and Rust Fall Truck Grapevine Wreath is full of warmth, color, and texture. The mesh gives fullness to the grapevine, the sign adds a sweet fall focal point, and the Curtain Method creates a beautiful ribbon effect that makes the whole design feel fresh and unique.