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Thin Blue Line Deco Mesh Wreath

It’s craft time here on the blog!  And it’s another deco mesh wreath.  Because I am obsessed with making them.  This wreath was made for one of my friends at work who asked that I make her a Thin Blue Line deco mesh wreath.  Read on to see how I put this wreath together!

First off, what is the meaning behind the thin blue line emblem?  The simple-looking emblem has multiple meanings, all arising from the same concept: police officers stand as a thin line that protects society from good and evil, chaos and order.  For some civilians, the thin blue line emblem simply connotes a show of support for police, acknowledging the role they play in society. To others, it represents the solidarity and brotherhood that police officers share as fellow professionals.

If you would like step by step directions on how to make a deco mesh wreath, including pictures, click HERE.  Today’s post is to be used as design inspiration if you already know how to make a deco mesh wreath.  If you have never made a deco mesh wreath before, then click on the link above!

MATERIALS: (all which were purchased at Hobby Lobby):

  • 16-inch work wreath
  • 1 roll 10-inch x 30-feet deco mesh ribbon in blue
  • 1 roll 10-inch x 30 feet black deco mesh ribbon
  • 1 roll 5.5-inch x 30-feet black and silver deco mesh ribbon
  • Optional black and blue decorations and thin blue line sign

First, you will loop the black deco mesh, using the entire roll:

Next, loop in the blue deco mesh:

Add the third layer of deco mesh, looping in the black and silver deco mesh:

I felt like the wreath needed a little more pizazz, so I added some black and blue glitter ornaments that I had in my craft room.  I just removed the metal ornament portion, so they looked just like balls instead of Christmas ornaments:

Add a Thin Blue Line sign in the middle, and you’re done!

And now a picture of James and I at work!  James is a firefighter in the same city I am a police officer in, so every now and again we go on the same calls together.  I couldn’t pass up the rare chance to have a picture taken of us together!

I hope you enjoyed the break from the recipes!  Thanks for letting me share this craft project with you.  And don’t worry…I’ll be back with a decadent recipe for you in a couple days!!

XOXO,

Kelly

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13 Comments

  • Reply
    cakespy
    February 3, 2018 at 6:27 AM

    How fun is this!? I should make one in green and grey for the Eagles (OMG it’s nuts in Philadelphia right now)

    • Reply
      Kelly
      February 3, 2018 at 8:08 AM

      That’s an awesome idea Jessie! I can only imagine how nuts it is over there right now! So much excitement!! XOXO

  • Reply
    Amanda
    February 3, 2018 at 8:05 PM

    You two are just way too cute. Thank you both for your self-sacrifice and your service. What a picture-perfect couple. Hope you have it framed.

    • Reply
      Kelly
      February 4, 2018 at 7:59 AM

      Thank you Amanda! You are such a sweetheart! Hope you are doing well my friend 🙂 XOXO

  • Reply
    Maria Doss
    February 3, 2018 at 10:18 PM

    Yay to another wreath!!! Love your crafty side Kelly:)

    • Reply
      Kelly
      February 4, 2018 at 8:01 AM

      Thank you Maria! I love making my wreaths and sharing them on the blog. Plus I thought it would be fun to share a picture of James and I while we were at work 😉 XOXO

  • Reply
    Maria Doss
    February 3, 2018 at 10:20 PM

    And, I so looove this picture of yours. Both of you look so picture perfect:)

  • Reply
    Amy
    February 4, 2018 at 10:56 AM

    I love the wreath with the blue and the meaning behind it. The picture of you two together is awesome. I am amazed at all you do. You must be an energizer bunny!

    • Reply
      Kelly
      February 5, 2018 at 5:45 AM

      Aww thank you Amy!! I definitely keep busy between work, horse and blog!! I am so happy you loved this wreath 🙂 XOXO

  • Reply
    laura70ak
    February 10, 2018 at 7:35 PM

    You’re WAY more talented than I am!

    • Reply
      Kelly
      February 11, 2018 at 8:21 AM

      It’s easy to make! I swear 🙂 XOXO

  • Reply
    P~
    February 17, 2018 at 9:47 AM

    I love this idea, Kelly! So much! P~

    • Reply
      Kelly
      February 19, 2018 at 6:33 AM

      Thank you P~!! XOXO

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