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Christmas Ornaments: Ribbon Candy Ornaments. Felt Ball Garland for Christmas. I meant to make a felt ball garland last Christmas but it seems lots of other folks had the same idea, because by the time I got around to ordering my supplies, they were super back-ordered so they ended up coming after Christmas.

Felt Ball Garland for Christmas

Which is perfect because I often buy things for Holidays and don't get around to making them until the next year anyway. So here it is next year... and since I already had all the supplies, I've made it! And though I haven't actually started decorating yet (though I have picked up a few festive things from Ikea already), I thought I'd share it in case you'd like to make one too, you'll have time to do it this year! Making a garland is easy as pie (can you thread a needle?). What you'll want to know is where to get the felted balls. You can either buy them (I got some here I used the 2 cm size, spectrum and retro).

Or make them. DIY Garland Roundup. How to Make a Snowstorm. November 25th, 2013 Email 355 users recommend Say goodbye to hand-cut snowflakes taped to windows.

How to Make a Snowstorm

Instead, try a curtain of whimsical flakes hung on strands of dental floss. Jeff Rudell A guestroom plays host to a man-made snowstorm. Hung like beaded curtains in front of windows, these snowflakes make a subtle, modern, and whimsical addition to any seasonal room décor. Photo: Jeff Rudell. How to Make a Garland with Punch. November 30th, 2012 Email 337 users recommend.

How to Make a Garland with Punch

How to Make a Surprisingly Simple Paper Wreath. December 21st, 2011 Email 70 users recommend Put down the red and the green and pick up a completely different palette this holiday season.

How to Make a Surprisingly Simple Paper Wreath

SPRING WREATH. Modern Colorful Mobiles. This bright and modern mobile project is perfect for a daytime wedding reception or shower and can be done in any color scheme.

Modern Colorful Mobiles

It will transform the room and make a big impact! The best part is this whole project can be made on the cheap--for under $25! Let's get started: Materials:Vellum paper (we used 14 shades) 56 sheets of paper total $17A sewing machine Fishing weights (not pictured) $5An exacto knife and straight edge (or a stack cutter)Artist tape (for hanging) Step one.

Step two. Step three. Step four. Step five. Step six. Furniture and Linens provided by Bay Area Rental Company: Abbey Party Rents. Printed Paper Garlands. Create a vintage library feel with easy DIY garlands evoking a papered past.

Printed Paper Garlands

This gently tattered look can be used for photo booth backgrounds, hanging mobiles, or simple wall and aisle decorations. Materials: Twine Used book, preferably a vintage journal or old sheets of music. Flowers and decor. Elegant White, Cream, And Gold Wreath. I'm sure you have all seen my two friends wreath from The Pretty Poppy.

Elegant White, Cream, And Gold Wreath

Can you believe I am lucky enough to know them in real life? I do, they are as great as they seem! Well I loved it, just as much as you all did. So I created my own. DIY Projects: Button Brunch! As we wrap up the fun shoot we did with Wedding Chicks, I thought it would be fun to highlight the few DIY projects that happened to create some of the fun details for the tablescape.

DIY Projects: Button Brunch!

The button garland was certainly a labor of love, but worth every minute of it. It's hard to envision this garland simply by the photos alone. In person, the button garland really made the space fun and unique! We ordered lots of various buttons off etsy, and found several others at Michael's. Zig zag accordion streamers in Crafts for decorating and home decor. Chalk popsicles Draw pictures on the sidewalk is a fun activity that keeps kids entertained for hours.!

Zig zag accordion streamers in Crafts for decorating and home decor

Face t-shirt hangers. Zig Zag Accordion Streamers DIY. Mar 23 I made these cool zigzag streamers for Paul’s birthday last week but I forgot to take photos so I made Moses put on a hat and pose during Roman’s nap time today.

Zig Zag Accordion Streamers DIY

My mom taught me how to make these and they are about the easiest party decor there is. All you need is colored paper and pair of scissors. Really, its that easy. Instructions Below. Step 1: Start with some colored paper in the shape of a rectangle. Step 2: From there measure about 2″ from the first and cut again. Step 3: Turn the paper over and make cuts (but not all the way through) half way between the 2″ sections.

May Guest DT plus a paper garland tutorial - Screen Prints BLOG. Hanging Paper Flowers - Introduction - MarthaStewart.com. A beautiful life is in the accents: Tutorial: hot air balloon mobile. DIY Wedding Pom Poms. I have a soft spot in my heart for colorful paper and hanging decorations, which means of my favorite things in the world is garlands. For months I’ve been trying to come up with an excuse for a party just so I can make tons of them. This project is a simple twist on a pom pom garland by stringing them vertically with paper leaves so they become vines. You can hang them in trees or tie them to a strand across a ceiling to fill up a room.

Customize your own by using different colored tissue paper, cutting different leaves and flower types, or even cutting paper birds and tying them into the strands. Click “more” below to see the rest of the project… -Anna of Rifle Design Supplies 1. cutting mat, 2. twine, 3. craft paper, 4. assorted tissue paper, 5. scissors, 6. floral wire Directions To create the tissue paper pom poms: Accordion fold 7 sheets of tissue paper together with 7 folds, each about 1 inch wide.

Attach the pom pom to the strand by using the extra wire from the center. Paper cube lights in Crafts for decorating and home decor.