Prep the Base
1. Attach 12 pipe cleaners to the 14” frame
Using 10” deco mesh, cut 12 pieces at 20”
Make ruffles, about 2” to the right of the center and start the ruffle
Add 6 ruffles on the outside holes
Using two 2-½” ribbon cut 6 each of 16” tails for the outside row, dovetail the ends
Layer your favorite ribbon on top, find your center and fold
Add ribbons to ruffles, spread the ribbons, alternating the colors, trim pipe cleaners and tuck end under the ribbon
For the upper layer, make ruffles up the center of the deco mesh
Add 6 ruffles on the upper holes
Using the same ribbons, cut 6 each of 12” tails, dovetail the ends
Add ribbons to ruffles, spread the ribbons, alternating the colors, trim pipe cleaners and tuck end under the ribbon
Prep sign, staple pipe cleaners to back and add to frame
Add a pipe cleaner at the top and center of frame for a hanger
Add 2 fall sprays together with zip ties, fluff out the leaves & stems
Make a Bow
Using 1-½” ribbon, make 4 loops at
With second 1-½” ribbon make 4 loops and 1 smaller center loop
Attach the ribbons with pipe cleaners; dove tail
Add bow to center to fall sprays and and add to base at the corner of sign
Fluff the bow, move the tails around the sprays