Skip to Content

valentine’s day garland {a tutorial}

Sharing an easy and fun Valentine’s Day garland idea! Make one for Valentine’s Day, but use the technique year round using different colored tags! Metal rimmed tags are one of my latest and favorite craft finds. They’re perfect for gift-giving, of course, but when I saw these red and pink ones the other week at …

Read More about valentine’s day garland {a tutorial}

dip-dyed marshmallow garland {a tutorial}

I’m always looking for new ways and unique materials to use to create garlands. If you think about it, almost anything can be used for a garland…as evidenced by this dip-dyed marshmallow garland! Yes…marshmallows! They’re inexpensive, easy to color and perfect for stringing together to create a unique and fun focal point! Materials: Large Marshmallows Food …

Read More about dip-dyed marshmallow garland {a tutorial}

doily and watercolor garland {a tutorial}

This watercolor doily garland was one of those easy (30 minutes!) craft projects where I was able to create something fun using items I already had on hand (YAY!) This watercolor garland consists of painted doilies strung together on bakers twine. Keep reading to see how to make it! Materials: Watercolors White Doilies Bakers Twine (mine …

Read More about doily and watercolor garland {a tutorial}

how to make felt bows {and turn them into a garland}

Today’s post is all about how to make felt bows! Add an alligator clip to the back to make a hair clip, or do what I did and string them together to create this sweet garland! First, gather your felt, scissors, hot glue, embroidery floss and some cardstock to create your template. I made my template …

Read More about how to make felt bows {and turn them into a garland}

easy DIY scalloped garland {using dot stickers!}

They’re not just for yard sales anymore…today’s post is all about dot stickers and how to use them to create easy scalloped garlands… I’m going to share one of my easiest DIY projects so far on this blog…and, even better, it’s super cute and versatile! This easy DIY garland uses dot stickers and twine, and …

Read More about easy DIY scalloped garland {using dot stickers!}

watercolor garland for fall {a tutorial}

Y’all know me-I love a good garland. And this watercolor garland-combining gold glitter cardstock and Autumn-hued watercolors-is a new favorite of mine. Better still, it’s so simple to make and technique is so versatile. Make one for Fall, make one for Winter, and you’ll be good to go (until Valentine’s Day, that is)! Materials: gold glitter cardstock watercolored …

Read More about watercolor garland for fall {a tutorial}

paper straw garland {a tutorial}

Happy Tuesday, friends! While in Target the other day, I happened upon the Poppytalk Beach Picnic Collection…have you guys seen it? Lots of colorful, coordinated, and just-plain-happy entertaining pieces designed by the popular blogger herself. I purchased a couple of packs of the beautifully-designed paper straws, and took them home to play with. What I …

Read More about paper straw garland {a tutorial}

glitter and watercolor confetti garland {a tutorial}

Notice that I purposely didn’t call this a “Valentine’s Day garland”…to me, using circles instead of hearts makes this garland less holiday specific…change out the colors to suit your taste, and this can be used as party décor, part of your kid’s bedroom décor, or part of your “everyday” décor. The how-to couldn’t be simpler …

Read More about glitter and watercolor confetti garland {a tutorial}

spool garland {a tutorial}

I’m a huge fan of using garlands in my home décor…and this colorful, mod podged spool garland, with it’s bright colors, is perfect for (the end of) Summer! Here’s what you need to make one of your own…. Materials:Mod Podgewooden spools (I got mine from Hobby Lobby)scrapbook papertwine or ribbon for hangingStep 1: Cut your scrapbook paper …

Read More about spool garland {a tutorial}