Our DIY Garland Arch... Has begun! A few months back I snagged up 40 pieces of this affordable, dreamy garland with plans to make something magical on our porch this year! We decided for our porch we'd assemble prior to hanging it up. This did create some hiccups in terms of lifting it, however seemed to go pretty fast once we got the groove! We used small fence wire that was strong to hold the weight, and heavy duty, extra large ties to attach to the beams! We pre attached all the garland to th

Did you know it's actually super easy to create your own garland from tree clippings? I don't have any fake garlands in my house because I just can't justify the price. $150 for faux green for my mantel is not a priority but I still want the look. That said, I also don't want to spend $50 each year for a fresh garland so I make my own. And I'm no expert, just trial and error until I like the look. . Step 1: cut your greens. Have an evergreen on your lawn? Perfect! I used pine and cedar, I like l

How to Make a Garland (Full Version)

Wood bead garland is a fav in our office year round! We love how easy it is to theme them for the season! #woodbeadgarland #woodbeads #valentines #valentinesday #valentinesdaycraft #valentinesdaycrafts #crafts #diy #valentinesdecor #valentinesdecorations | Creative Living with Lynn Lilly

Pumpkin Spice Wood Bead Tassel Garland Made from a Dollar General Tag

It’s time to make some garland! I posted this video before but now I can show you the end result as well AND I can share a couple lessons learned. 1. In my last video I said there would be a part 2 where I would add the rest of the decor. Well, I decided that the only thing I wanted to add were white crabapple picks from @hobbylobby. I didn’t want to take away from the tree so I decided to tone it down. 2. When adding the picks keep in mind that one pick can turn into 3. They pull apart pretty e