For the last few years, I’ve proudly hung my original TuTu Halloween Wreath on our front door to get into the Halloween spirit, but since I made-over our blah white front door into a “boom!” black one, I knew I’d have to come up with something a little more colorful this year.
And since the kids are getting older, it’s fun to put up something with a bit of whimsy… and teeth.
I made this Tulle Monster Wreath using the same concept as the TuTu Wreath, but added a few touches that brought him to life.
Here’s what you’ll need if you want to make your own:
1 styrofoam wreath (mine was 14″)
2 styrofoam balls (size of your choice, depending on how big you want the eyeballs)
100 yards of tulle on a spool (I grossly overestimated how much of this I’d need and bought 200 yards/2 spools)
black paint and paint brush
1 sheet of white foam
scrap fabric and ribbon for a bow-tie
hot glue gun
2 toothpicks
The first thing you want to do is paint the eyes. Just put a little circle of black paint in the center of each styrofoam ball and then set them to dry on some cups. This set-up looks like it could also double as a college drinking game of some sort.
Next, cut your tulle. I was smart this time, and wound the entire spool of tulle around a box I had laying around. I swear, Mr. Postman, I’m not abusing your supplies! This box will surely ship something… at some point…maybe.
This is SO. MUCH. EASIER. and wayyyyy faster than the previous methods I’ve used to cut the tulle strips. I cut the tulle down both sides of the box, making the strips about a foot long each.
Next, I tied the tulle to the wreath just like I did with my original TuTu Wreath. Click through for the tutorial and pictures.
I managed to squeeze all 100 yards on it, and it was quite fluffy when I was done.
The eyes should be dry by now because it’s probably taken you at least 45 minutes to tie all that on…. or 4 days if you get distracted easily. Use two tooth picks to attach them to the wreath.
It’s alive!!!
Next, lay it face down and cut down the foam pieces to fit inside it’s “mouth” with enough room to glue it around the edges.
Before gluing it down, cut out the teeth. I just freehanded this part and made some basic triangles.
I also used a small scrap of fabric and a piece of scrap ribbon to make a giant bow tie for him and hot glued that to the front.
He looks quite lovely on our front door. I’ll have to get the kids to help me name him today.
Several people have pointed out to me that this could easily double for a Muppet-inspired wreath. Turn this guy into Elmo or Cookie… or even Oscar if you’re hosting a Sesame Street themed party at your place. I’d skip the teeth.
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I LOVE it! Thanks for the instructions!
This is soo cute!! I love it and it looks wonderful on your door!!
Totally going to make one of these!
This is so cute! I am heading to Hobby Lobby in a minute to get supplies so my step-daughter and I can make one this weekend. I was also thinking of how cute this would be to make a white one for Christmas and make the abominable snowman from the old Rudolph movies from the 1960’s. Thanks for sharing!
I love that idea!!!
Pinning! So cute!
Thanks, you!
Did you wrap the wreath with tulle or ribbon? I checked back to your previous post and it looks like you used ribbon. Just wondering what you did here. We are making a purple monster.
Nope! Not this time around since I used a styrofoam wreath. If you tie enough tulle around it, you won’t be able to see the wreath under it anyway. Have fun!
Very cute and easy. I’m having five 12-year olds over on Saturday and I have now found how to occupy them. Thanks and wish me luck with the tweens :0.
You are soo sweet to share. I absolutly love, love it. I am making it this weekend!
What was the width of your tulle? I saw different widths at the craft store wanted to make sure I picked up the right size! Thanks, super cute!
I don’t think it makes much of a difference. I believe mine was 4″ wide. Have fun!
I just hung mine on my front door! Even my 8 year old declared it “really awesome”! Thanks 🙂
A friend sent this to me and I am so making it tomorrow. I just have to find the tulle.
Love this idea! Thanks for sharing!
Where did you get your Tulle? I can’t find this color or this size spool in our town so I am going to have to order. :/
I made two of these, one for my front door and one for my classroom door. I saved at least 50% by cutting the foam wreath form in half which made bases for TWO wreaths. I also cut the styrofoam balls in half and hot glued felt to the backs of them to cover up the messy backs of the eyes. Thanks for the great tutorial and adorable idea!
Great ideas!
Cute idea!! love it!!I was just wondering how you hung it on your door.
Hey Laura! Thanks so much. I used one of these magnetic wreath holders (since our door is metal): http://www.amazon.com/Haute-Decor-Magnetic-Wreath-Hanger/dp/B004FELOQQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1349028511&sr=8-1&keywords=magnetic+wreath+hanger
This could be easily altered for a Sesame Street party!
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Adorable!!!! Looking for a new wreath idea, this might be it!
Eeek, I love it. We might have a monster themed Halloween party next year and this is perfect. I’m pinning so I remember.
My grandaughter, who is now a young mother of a new baby, was nicknamed “Monster Baby” long time ago. This due to her ability to getinto one mischief before our ability to get her out of another, very busy child. Now she will haave her own “Monster Baby to hang on her front door. I intend to make her “seasonal” Monster Baby” wreaths, for year round. Thank you for sharing this, it really hit my heart.
Saw this on Pinterest and wanted to let you know that I think it is great and say thanks for sharing!
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I made my Monster Wreath over the weekend using your tutorial and wrote about it (see link is posted too)! Everyone who sees it compliments me on it. Your instructions were spot on!
I wanted to name ours Henry but Charlie declared that was unacceptable. He wants to name it Mr. Ghost Vampire.
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this is so cute! Thanks for sharing!
Mine looks like the yup yup uh uh aliens on Sesame Street. Which I guess isn’t terrible. I think my tulle was too long. Gonna try again with black instead of purple and no glitter this time. I will be cleaning up glitter forever!!!
I got ALL of the supplies for this project on sale at Hobby Lobby tonight. They have the green tulle in like FIVE different departments, in different amounts, at different prices, but the Christmas 100 yd one is the cheapest. Normally $9.99, on sale for 50% off.
That is cute! Great idea Jill
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Hi Jill! I shared your wreath on my blog today in a round-up of monster theme ideas:
http://www.chickabug.com/blog/2012/10/cute-monster-desserts-and-crafts.html
Thank you for the inspiration!! I just love this wreath! : )
Heather
Thanks, Heather!
I absolutely fell in love with this moster when I saw it on Pinterest. I just KNEW I had to have one of my own. Of course, I had to make mine Purple. And I painted both the teeth and eyes with glow in the dark paint instead of just leaving them white. He turned out so cute!! Thanks for the tutorial. The versatility of different colors for different occasions, even just as wreaths (without teeth and eyes) has gotten my wheels spinning. I can see me doing many of these.
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I am having so much fun making this! Thank you so much for this tutorial.
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If you added Ivy arms it could be the wreath from “The Nightmare Before Christmas”
Hi, Jill
I’m an EFL teacher in Taiwan. I just saw your post of Monster wreath and really love this great idea! I am wondering if it is welcome that I share this monster wreath tutorial on my facebook page with a photo and a direct link to your blog with other EFL teachers? It will certainly inspire most of them!
best,
Kate
This is awesome! I just used your tutorial to make an Easter bunny wreath. Come by and check it out at http://www.ahouseofbrown.blogspot.com/2013/03/bunnicula.html
I am having a monster themed baby shower for my little man. This is perfect for the front door. Im goint to also make a welcome sign to hang from him. I can also justify spending the money on it becase i can save it for halloween. 🙂 Thank you for the idea!
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I used ping pong balls for the eyes, cheaper than the foam. This is adorable! Thank you so much for sharing with us.
I was inspired by this tutorial. My son is going to love his “Blue Monster”/Sully wreath to look at! Thank you for the inspiration!
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I just finished ours, but I was wondering how to make the bow tie? Did you do a traditional bowtie or a makeshift one?
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What did you use to hang it? I mean, what did you attach to the back of it to hang it?
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How much roughly did all the supplies cost?? If you don’t mind me asking.
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I have a question. When ur wrapping ur Tulle to cut. DO you cut at both ends of the box. Or just the one side. I dont want my Tulle to end up too long and waste. Thanks for any help.
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I totally made me one!! Mine is purple and kinda looks like the cookie monster but I love him!!!!
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just cut all my tulle using a box as a guide and it is too short at 14 inches a strip! i purchased the straw wreath since the store didn’t have the firm styrofoam circles and that leaves about 3 inches of tails. even if i find a much thinner foam ring, the strips are still going to be way short. that’s $20 of tulle down the drain. bummer.
FIGURED OUT a work around-using a small hula hoop which makes for a bigger wreath overall and gives the pieces bigger tails. but now I need one more roll of tulle to complete the circle. will have to wire on the foam eyes.
ooh! Great idea!
i can see the knots on mine but have only tied on about 4 is there a special technique or will the knots disappear in the tulle after putting them all on? please reply im struggling.
Hey! Sorry for the late reply. They all disappear into the fluff after you have a bunch on there.
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How big should the box approximately be??
What width of tulle did you use?
3 years later and we are still making it. It looks like I’m on the four day … Oh look ribbon!
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I looked at this and thought if someone loved Cookie Monster, they could easily make him with this!!!
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12″ length wasn’t quite long enough for an 18″ wreath for the turkey. I would suggest at least 15″.
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I am making one like this but i am using the wire wreaft instead hoping it comes out as good as yours thanks for the ideas
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