Holiday Decorating: DIY Garlands

Looking for a cheap and simple way to decorate your home for the holidays? Garlands are a good bet. They can be made from fabric scraps, cranberries, eucalyptus, paper snowflakes, or just about any pretty thing you can find around the house. Click below for DIY garland ideas and links to projects...

• Fabric Party Garland How-To from the Purl Bee (shown above)
• How To Sew a Holiday Garland from AT:SF
• Repurposed Tord Boontje Garland Light Holiday Wreath from AT:Europe
• How To Make an Evergreen Garland from eHow
• Eucalyptus Garland from Martha Stewart
• Everlasting Garland from Martha Stewart
• Banner Made from Recycled Tickets by Duct Tape and Denim

Photo: The Purl Bee

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This is such freakishly good timing--I wanted to make a garland for my niece's b-day--just went to Michaels and got Martha supplies--
thanks!!!

posted by jen_g on November 19th 2008 at 12:49pm
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Wish I had the time for it!

Does anyone know who makes the dining table in the picture? I love it.

posted by buffalogirl on November 19th 2008 at 12:51pm
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These are somewhat like the Mexican garlands of brightly colored rectangles with lacy cut-outs . Frankly, I like the Mexican garlands better! If you have a child and you see them, buy them immediately. There is nothing better or simpler for birthday decor.

posted by AustinSarah2 on November 19th 2008 at 1:43pm
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This is great!
We're decorating our first christmas tree this year and we have no decorations! I think we're going to be stringing popcorn, paper snowflakes, and now these great fabric garlands!
I can't wait to find some great fabric remnants for them.

posted by revolution9 on November 19th 2008 at 1:58pm
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I'm selling banners/garland on etsy (mostly french/provence fabrics) and I almost feel bad for charging - they are so much fun to make!!

posted by I Love Upstate on November 19th 2008 at 2:11pm
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Me too...Can anyone tell where I can find similar table and chairs?

posted by dzignkrazy on November 19th 2008 at 2:33pm
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This is a great idea! You can also use paper doilies (or make your own) to create an easy and delicate garland.

As for the chairs, I also really like them! I believe they are the oval back dining chairs from west elm: http://www.westelm.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?storeId=17001&langId=-1&catalogId=17002&viewSetCode=E&orderId=2730430&giftWrap=No&shipTo=You&orderItemId_0=7537221&catEntryId_0=72512&quantity_0=1&partNumber=WE-PRODf785&cmsrc=SH1FRNCOT&catalogCode=84.

Unfortunately, I don't know where the table is from...

posted by i'm all shook up on November 19th 2008 at 3:21pm
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