Get your craft on: DIY holiday fabric garland

There's nothing quite like the warm, fuzzy satisfaction that comes from plopping down on the couch and taking in the surrounding holiday décor that you spent the last few hours (OK, days) putting up. The twinkling Christmas lights and assorted ornaments, weirdly creepy figurines, colorful table runners and childhood stockings make this eclectic, chaotic holiday display a thing of beauty. But as I marveled at my craftsmanship, something was missing: a homemade festive fabric garland. It was exactly what my mantel needed.

So, put on a cheesy Christmas movie (I’d recommend Netflix's "Falling for Christmas" or Hulu's "Catering Christmas") or your favorite holiday record, make a cup of hot cocoa or tea, find a table or large surface you can spread out and get to crafting!

There are two different approaches to fabric garland. So, before you get started, determine which look you like best and follow the coordinating instructions below.

With the ability to use different color fabrics and other decorative elements (ribbon, lace, burlap, lights, etc.), the possibilities for this craft really are endless. (For my fall garland, I added large wooden beads in between every third strip to add some dimension and interest—it turned out great!) AND, if you have leftover fabric, there are so many options to put it to use, including another garland strand or these adorable fabric trees.

Hope you enjoy this craft. Happy holidays, Jacks!

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