Bumble bee Swag

Check out this super cute DIY Bumble bee swag! If you’re looking for a fun spring or summer swag, then this is a gorgeous idea for your front door.

I love how bright and summery this bumble bee swag looks. I love how the happy yellow and black bumble bees are flying into the hive.

This bumblebee swag is so fun to make, so go ahead and grab some supplies from our site or your favorite craft store and get crafting!

Create your own fun bumble bee swag!

I am going to show you how easy it is for anybody, even beginners, to create this sweet wreath with just a few simple supplies.

What you will need to make your bumble bee swag:

• 20″ wreath rail
• red jelly ribbon
• 2 x 1.5″ ribbons
• 3 x 2.5′ ribbons
• 3 x 4″ ribbons
• beige deco tubing
• Black and white deco tubing
• black snowball 10” mesh
• yellow snowball 10” mesh
• Pipe cleaners
• Ribbon spool board
• Scissors
• Rotary cutter
• Black and yellow bumble bee ball decorations

How to make your bumble bee swag

1. Start with your wreath rail.
2. Add your pipe cleaners.
3. Take your mesh and cut 20” pieces. 
4. Make ruffles.
5. Add the ruffles into your pipe cleaners.
6. Add your hive and bee decorations.
7. Take your ribbons and cut 12” pieces of each one.
8. Dovetail the ends.
9. Layer 2 different ribbons, fold the middle and add it into a twist tie.
10. Keep adding your ribbon tails.
11. Cut your deco tubing.
12. Make bows with your tubing.
13. Add the tubing bows into the twist ties on top of your tails.
14. Make your bow.
15. Secure the bow together with a pipe cleaner.
16. Attach your bow to your wreath rail using the pipe cleaner.
17. Fluff out your bow.
18. Dovetail your bow ends.
19. Add in some bumblebee ball decorations.

If you want to make your very own wreath rail exactly like this one, then check out the recipe card below for all of the details.

Frequently Asked Questions

This bumble bee swag was so fun to create and I’m sure you can’t wait to do it yourself! It is so fun and super simple to make! You are able to take this idea and make it completely different or exactly the same, but in case you have some questions, I have some answers!

How Do I Use a Ribbon Spool Board?

So many people have been asking about spool boards and today I am answering the question! I am going to show you how to use a ribbon spool board and I will be covering everything from assembly to its many other uses.

It is no big secret that all the right tools can definitely make your crafting so much quicker and easier. I can’t tell you how many times I have wished for an extra hand while making bows and wreaths. Check out how to use a ribbon spool board here.

Wreath Rail Tutorial for Beginners

I’ve included detailed instructions In this blog post for those who learn best by reading and the video for visual learners. I do suggest that everyone watch the video before getting started though, because I walk you through each and every step, sometimes more than once.

Wreath vs. Wreath Rail

The difference between a wreath and a wreath rail might not be so obvious, and you might be wondering what the difference is. It is important to know what each one does before you start making your purchase decision.

In some ways there isn’t much difference between a wreath rail and a wreath. They both look amazing with deco mesh and ribbon tails. They both can be customized for any season or style. And they both make fabulous door décor. But, there are differences between the two that make them each wonderfully unique. Check out this blog post for more information on wreaths vs. wreath rails and how they differ!

If you need any help with painting your own wood signs or wreath rails and decorating your custom wreath rails, be sure to check out more of our tutorials on Hot Mesh Mom Blog.

We would love to see your amazing wreath rail designs! Please share with us over at the Hot Mesh Mom Facebook.

Just pin this bumble bee swag tutorial to save the instructions for later!