10 Ways to Make a Garland

I love pretty garlands and buntings! They are a great way to decorate for a party or spruce up your home with a little seasonal magic. I've gathered up my top ten favorite ways to make garlands in this post... enjoy!

Here are a few details about these pretty garlands... 1. Tied Fabric Strips. This is as simple as cutting long strips of scrap fabric and knotting them on a piece of yarn or twine. Try mixing interesting patterns or building a pretty seasonal color palette. 2. Paper Flags. I love picking out colored cardstock in special color stories. For this garland, simply cut flags (triangles) and punch two holes to string them up! 3. Yarn Pom Poms. I love pom poms and they make a very sweet garland. Learn to make one below. 4. Scrap Fabric Bows. Tie simple bows to yarn or twine to create this special garland. I love this garland with cute mixed patterned fabrics. 5. Vintage Wallpaper Flags. Cut flags from a vintage wallpaper. Mix two patterns for an even prettier effect! 6. Folded Doilies. This is simple, just fold doilies and use glue dots to fasten then together for a bunting. We spray painted these paper doilies before using them. This is an easy way to make them work for any color scheme. 7. Paper Hearts. This garland is essentially the same as the paper flags, with a sweet shape! This garland is perfect for a wedding, anniversary or valentine party! 8. Tissue Pom Poms. These are so pretty, fluffy and easy to make. See how-to below. 9. Paper Half Circles. These are super pretty, clean and simple. This garland is perfect for most any occasion, including a boy birthday. Just choose a color story that's perfect for your party. We used staples to attach them to the string! 10. Fabric Tassels. Tassels of all types are such a big trend this year. We made these pretty cotton fabric tassels. I've made them in the past with tissue and raw silk, as well! ♥

Follow this simple photo tutorial to make a pretty yarn pom pom. We used this Pom Pom Maker by Clover.

To make a mini paper pom pom, or flower, follow this simple photo tutorial. It's really easy and this is the best method we've found for making mini pom poms with tissue paper. Note- about 10 layers of tissue are used here.

I hope you've gathered a few fun ideas for your next party or celebration! These simple garlands can be customized with seasonal colors and cute personal details, like words and family photos. xo. elsie

Comments

they're so cute!

Posted by: Lauren | October 23, 2011 at 05:36 PM

So cute! You must have been busy making these!

Posted by: Laura {The Embellished Nest} | October 23, 2011 at 06:21 PM

Oh my god! This is just great! Thank you for this super tutorial! Great way to put smashin colors in the house with what we can find in the "project bin"!

Love your blog and your e-course!

Posted by: Jenifer | October 23, 2011 at 06:22 PM

These garlands are all so cute Elsie! I especially love the bow garland of course. I am thinking of making one with sparkly fabrics... completely on trend and nice for the upcoming holidays :-)

Sparkles And Flare

Posted by: Leonie | October 23, 2011 at 07:00 PM

Oh I really really love these! I'll have to make some for Halloween/Bonfire Night!

Posted by: Lauren Hairston | October 23, 2011 at 07:05 PM

Love this to pieces!

Posted by: Alia | October 23, 2011 at 07:09 PM

OMG...how super cute!!! GREAT tutorial:)

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Posted by: Collette Osuna | October 23, 2011 at 07:32 PM

Have been looking for cute garland ideas! So adorable!

Posted by: Logan Rae | October 23, 2011 at 07:47 PM

and now the hard decision, which one of these pretties i'm going to try first :) i want all

Posted by: Dulce | October 23, 2011 at 07:58 PM

Perfect timing with this post, Elsie! Literally an hour ago I was thinking about making some garlands for Halloween but was feeling uninspired. You have moved me to do it!

Posted by: Maren | October 23, 2011 at 08:08 PM

so cute.. :) wanna try... :) http://lovesimplegreen.blogspot.com/

Posted by: irene wibowo | October 23, 2011 at 08:27 PM

I've been eyeballing that pom pom maker...next Michaels coupon it will be mine! I wonder if anyone ever pays full price for anything there?
Thanks for the fun ideas :) A combo of these will look great on our patio. Paper hearts and stars maybe!

Posted by: Candace | October 23, 2011 at 08:38 PM

This is great! Thanks for sharing these ideas :) I'm definitely going to Pin this!!

Posted by: Karen | October 23, 2011 at 09:23 PM

I remember modcloth posted a really cute video a while back about making pom poms using the cardboard cutout method (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6RmuUEkFSo)
I didn't even know that there was a device to use! That's rad.
Cute garlands, Elsie.
xo,Beca

Posted by: beca | October 23, 2011 at 09:36 PM

This is cute! You've given me some ideas on ways to make holiday garlands this year.

Posted by: amanda | October 23, 2011 at 09:53 PM

i used doily garland at my wedding. so pretty!

Posted by: janis | October 23, 2011 at 10:06 PM

always great ideas!

-grace

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Posted by: grace | October 23, 2011 at 11:21 PM

This was a great post! I will definitely be using these tips for upcoming parties.

Posted by: Caty | October 23, 2011 at 11:47 PM

I adore each and every one of these! How absolutely adorable. I think the bows are my favorite.