TRISTY LEE – HOME DECOR | ART | PROJECT INSPIRATION
I have been searching for the perfect way to decorate my staircase for the holidays for several years now. I have tried several things that I just wasn’t happy with the finished product. This year Lily gathered 100+ pinecones during her nature walks with her grandma this spring. I was determined to think of a way to use them with my Christmas Decorations. While looking around on Pinterest for holiday décor, I saw some garlands using pinecones and fresh greens. I tried fresh-cut tree greens on my stairs a few years back, and our weather in UT is so dry it even after misting them daily with water, they were a dry mess. That is when I thought about using them in a DIY Holiday Garland.
Holiday Garland Inspiration:
Last year I went to Gardner Village here in UT during their annual Witches Festival with my friend Sara Bradford. We found the cutest garland made out of felting characters, and I almost bought a couple of them until she said those would be fun to make. I thought it was a great idea but then promptly forgot about it until she gave me a Holiday present where she created a version for me. Since I just loved it, and it is the inspiration for my garland. I used a very different approach using the pine cones and random holiday ornaments and ribbon, but the concept came from this beautiful handmade garland she gave me the year before.
![DIY Felt Holiday Garland](https://liliesandjets.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Garlandweb.jpg)
How to create a DIY Holiday Garland Video tutorial:
Supplies:
- Twine
- Pinecones
- Eye hooks
- Ribbon
- Ornaments
- Bells
Instructions to create your garland:
- First, gather all of your supplies and cover your workspace
- Then, Cut twine into 6ft to 8ft lengths
- Next, Drill starter holes into your pinecones, then screw in eyehooks. I used between 4 and 6 pinecones per length.
- After that, get ornaments, ribbons, bells in colors that coordinate with your Holiday Décor.
- Then you could create some pom-poms with yarn.
- Next, Create a loop at the end of the twine and secure with wire to allow you to hang your garland,
- Then, begin attaching pieces in random variety at about 2 in intervals and using a ribbon piece every 3 or 4 attachments.
- After, Feel free to hand these anywhere, including on the tree.
- Finally, use small command strips work great. I really like the design for hanging lights since it slips right around the twine.
Finished DIY Holiday Garland:
This was a fun project, and it had elements where Lily, my 3-year-old, could help. This would be a super fun project to do with your whole family, and it is straightforward to do. Get creative and have some fun. I would love to see your finished projects. Remember, when your working with family, creativity, and flexibility is more important than perfect spacing. I promise these look better imperfect anyway.
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