DIY Hocus Pocus Wreath

This DIY Hocus Pocus Wreath is based on the classic Halloween movie! So simple to make, this easy Halloween wreath is the perfect statement piece for your front door! Made with deco mesh, pipe cleaners, and a wire frame, it comes together quickly and will delight everyone who sees it!

I love cheesy Halloween movies that are more silly than scary, and Hocus Pocus definitely fits that bill! I wanted to make a Halloween wreath that captured the essence of the movie and was full of life and color, so this Hocus Pocus mesh wreath was born!

DIY Hocus Pocus Wreath

This wreath uses a super simple mesh wreath technique, and it’s foolproof! Even if you don’t have a lot of crafty skills, you can make this one!

I used to think mesh wreaths were so hard because of how much they sold for locally and on Etsy, but now I make them all the time and post the easy mesh wreath tutorials for you here so you never have to buy one again!

Whether you’re making this DIY Hocus Pocus wreath for your own home, as a gift, or to sell, you will bring joy to whoever finds it on their front door!

Tip for making this DIY Hocus Pocus wreath

While this process is very straightforward, there are also a few tips for getting the best results that I wanted to share with you! This is my 400th deco mesh wreath, and these tips make a big difference in the finished product!

• Mesh – The width of your mesh matters! I use a 10″ mesh, and that’s most commonly found at stores like Hobby Lobby and Michael’s. If you use dollar store mesh, you will likely find 4″-6″ mesh which will decrease the fullness of your wreath greatly. Add 1-2 more layers of mesh rolls if using thinner mesh.
• Layers – Layers are important for making these wreaths look full and fabulous! Don’t do less than 3 layers of mesh rolls.
• Colors – While choosing the colors for this wreath is up to you, be sure to get colors that will pop alongside your Hocus Pocus sign!
• Cutting – The rotary cutter and cutting mat really are the best way to cut mesh. You can use scissors, but it takes longer and you’ll likely end up with uneven cuts.

Step 1: Gather your supplies.

You will need:

• 12″ Wire Wreath Frame
• Pipe Cleaners
• 10″ Deco Mesh (I used orange, lime green, purple, bright pink, and black)
• I Smell Children Sign
• 2 1/2″ Wired Halloween Ribbon
• Rotary Cutter
• Cutting Mat
• Scissors or Wire Cutters

Step 2: Place pipe cleaners on your wreath frame.

Twist pipe cleaners onto your wreath frame. Alternate your pipe cleaners on the inside and outside of the circle. Twist them on tightly 2-3 times each.

Use a color of pipe cleaner that coordinates with the mesh you bought!

Step 3: Attach your sign to the wreath.

The Hocus Pocus sign I found on Amazon was absolutely perfect! It came with a twine hanger and two pre-drilled holes in the top of the sign.

I removed the twine and used pipe cleaners to attach it to the wreath frame. If you wanted to add another hole or two at the bottom, you could use a drill to do that, but mine held fine and sat well without doing that.

Step 4: Cut out your deco mesh.

Next comes the task that takes the longest: cutting out the deco mesh strips. I had 14 pipe cleaners attached to my wreath and 5 colors of mesh.

I decided to to cut 14 black sections at 10″ long each, and the 7 sections of each additional color.

Use a rotary cutter and a cutting mat to do this most efficiently! I usually do this with a TV show playing in the background, since this can be a tedious task.

Let the mesh roll up naturally so that it creates a kind of wild, imperfect curl which will be helpful in this design!

Step 5: Attach the mesh to the wreath.

For my first “layer” of mesh, I attached my 10″ rolls to the pipe cleaners, using only the 4 colors and not the black. Spread out your colors to keep it fun and colorful!

To attach the mesh all you need to do is pinch it in the middle of the roll between your fingers, then twist the pipe cleaners around the center a couple of times to hold them in place.

Pro Tip: Alternate the direction each roll is facing when attaching them to the wreath! This will make your wreath look nice and full!

For the second “layer” I went around and attached a black mesh roll to each pipe cleaner. Adding a layer of just black with color on top and bottom gave the wreath some dimension and provided a good contrast for the bright colors.

For the last layer, I did the remaining 14 rolls I had in the four bright colors and added the sporadically on top of the black rolls.

They will all look a little crazy, but you can twist and adjust as needed when you’re finished.

Step 6: Trim your pipe cleaners down.

When you’re done adding the mesh to your DIY Hocus Pocus wreath, you can trim down the pipe cleaners. Use old scissors (not good ones!) or wire cutters to trim the excess length down to about 1/4″ and then bend that in toward the wreath to make the final product look like above.

Step 7: Make and add a bow to your mesh wreath.

I used two different 2 1/2″ wired ribbons to make this bow. I learned how to make bows from a floral designer, but you can tie a simpler bow, or you can use this tutorial to make a big bow!

I used a pipe cleaner to twist around the center of my bow and attach it to the wreath frame.

After attaching your bow, and fluffing and adjusting the decor mesh on your DIY Hocus Pocus wreath, you’re ready to hang it up!

I used a wreath hanger and just hung it from the frame of the wreath, but you can also attach a piece of ribbon to the wreath frame and hang it that way too!

Even more DIY fall decor ideas

• DIY Thanksgiving Mesh Wreath – It’s a super simple tutorial and will look beautiful on your front door!
• DIY Napkin Pumpkins– They’re decoupage pumpkins using napkins and I’m blown away by how beautiful they are!
• Wood Pumpkins DIY – Make them for your house, give them as a gift, or make them to sell!
• Mason Jar Lid Pumpkins – These Mason Jar Lid Pumpkins are just the cutest fall DIY! They’re easy and fast, and even kids can help!

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