DIY Bunting Garland
Making your own garland bunting for your holiday tree, a fireplace mantel or for a sweet table at a baby or bridal shower -- or even a birthday party -- is an easy and cost-effective DIY project. You need a few supplies, including a decorative string and some fabric, as well as a pair of high quality scissors. For even a novice crafter this is an easily accomplished task and also plenty of fun.
Things You'll Need
- Material (felt or other fabric; your preference)
- Scissors
- Decorative string or rope
Instructions
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Cut triangles, circles or any other desired shape from your felt or other fabric. Although traditional garland focused on triangular shapes, you can use any shape or design you want for the fabric part of your garland. Use a stencil for added accuracy and consistency. Use high quality scissors when cutting any sheer fabric such as satin.
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String each piece of fabric onto the garland -- there are many ways you can attach your fabric. You can attach it by sewing it or secure it with a strong crafting glue. You can also cut a small hole in the top of the garland and hang it from the string or decorative rope with a coordinating ribbon. Ensure each piece of ribbon used for this purpose is of equal length.
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Hang your garland from the mantel or across a table or desk. You can also make extensive garlands, that are much longer, and decorate across a ballroom or special event room. Measure the length of any space you intend to decorate with garland and ensure your DIY bunting garland is the length of the space with allotted extra room for proper drape.
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Tips & Warnings
Get creative: a garland is simply anything decorative hung from a string or rope. Your garland can be as chic or vintage as you wish!
References
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