Own Artificial Garland
Garland isn’t just a Christmas decoration; it can add holiday ambiance to any room all year round. From a single green leaf strand to an eucalyptus and pinecone garland that brings winter to tablescapes, mantels and doorways, there are plenty of ways to adorn your home with this classic decor. While you can buy pre-made garland at stores like Hobby Lobby and Michaels, it’s easy to make your own garland from a few simple ingredients.
Make your own evergreen garland from fresh leaves, or use faux holly and berries to create a festive holiday garland. To make the former, simply take a walk around your neighborhood or local park and gather any interesting leaves and pinecones you may come across. Then, wire the items together to form your garland and add any other decorative elements like berries, flowers or pine needles you’d like. For a more dainty option, try creating a garland using a series of tiny pine cones and other small sprigs that are glued together and wrapped with twine.
You can also adorn your home with silk flower artificial garland to give your room an invigorated, vivid outlook. To make the latter, Etsy shop Ratina Handicraft sells a string of accordion-folded tissue paper flowers that can be customized in any color to match your party theme. This garland would be perfect for a wedding, bridal shower or baby shower.
Another fun option is to make your own natural garland by bundling lengths of greenery and tying them together with green wire. This is a great option for a rustic or outdoor-themed party and it can also be used to decorate an outdoor tree, fireplace mantel, porch or deck. Just make sure to use a thick, durable ribbon and a strong wire for knotting.
How to Make Your Own Artificial Garland
Then, you can create a swag by wrapping the garland around the top of a gazebo or porch column for an inviting look. Or, if you want to get festive with your doors, wrap a bundle of greenery garland around each exterior door frame. To do this, just tie a few 12-inch lengths of greenery together with green wire to make a bundle that’s long enough to fit around each doorframe. Then, just attach a few sprigs of holly and other berries to each piece of garland to give your home a festive welcome.
To make a more elegant swag, wrap a length of silk greenery garland around a chandelier or mantel for a swanky focal point. Alternatively, you can add some sparkly gold garland to tablescapes for a more glamorous vibe that will impress guests at any event. This battery operated artificial velvet poinsettia garland with holy leaves and Red berries from Walmart is a great option to use for the holidays.
For a more festive feel, you can also add in some additional ornaments to your garland. If you have some sewing skill, you can craft mini felt letters and phrases that double as an alternative to a traditional stocking hanger and create your own unique advent calendar. You can even use a few short loops of twine to suspend seasonal cookie cutters from a single ribbon for a cute accent.
