Craft a colorful holiday ribbon wreath using this easy step-by-step guide. Materials needed for the ribbon wreath include: a foam or straw wreath form, 12 yards of different ribbons, 3-4 yards of wide ribbon, fern pins and a pipe cleaner to make the hanger. Here's a tip, for an outdoor wreath be sure to use weather-proof ribbon. DIY Ribbon Wreath Instructions: Wrap wreath form with wide ribbon. Loop the pipe cleaner around the top and fashion into a hanger. Make loops out of the decorative ribbon and fasten to form with a fern pin. Pin different colors and textures side-by-side to create contrast. Cut loose ends at an angle and fluff all the loops to make the wreath look full.