Creating your own holiday decor from items in your backyard {or your in-laws} is cost effective and provides a classic, custom look for your home. This project only took a half hour!
- To start, print and cut this Martha Stewart template on card stock. I took the liberty of increasing it to the appropriate size for you 🙂
- Staple the pieces together 1-2 times, but leaving a small gap between them. This allows for movement.
- Next, using cut magnolia leaves, working from the bottom up, glue the leaves to the card stock 3 at a time. I glued one face down and 2 face up for some texture and added color. Add each set an inch to 2 inches above the previous set. * For the pieces that will hang down, use a ribbon rather than card stock.
I hung mine using one of my favorite products-3M Command Strips – they hang well and are easy to remove after the holidays are over. Did I mention they won’t remove your paint or leave a sticky residue?
I connected my strands with a hole punch and ribbon bows. This garland would also look beautiful along a bannister!
Julie
Are these fresh-cut magnolia leaves? Or are they preserved? I have a southern magnolia tree in my back yard and have been wanting to create something like this!
These are fresh. They even look beautiful as they dry over a few weeks.
Hi there! You were found on Pinterest! Love this garland. You mentioned in your blog that you went ahead and created the right size template. Is there a link for it? Thank you!!:)
I’m sorry, I didn’t save it, but do share a lot of free printables on my blog, so make sure to check them out! I enlarged the Martha templates (link above) and it was so easy!!! Enjoy!
Thank you Julie!