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Garlands That Make People Ask “Where Did You Get That?”
Seven ridiculously easy, ridiculously cute DIY garlands you can make this weekend for way less than a store-bought one.
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Alright, let’s be real. Sometimes a space just needs a little something extra — like a garland that makes people stop and say “OMG, where did you get that?” instead of “wow, your walls are really… blank.” Making your own garland is stupid easy, ridiculously cute, and way cheaper than buying one. Here is exactly how to make seven different DIY garlands, from boho fringe to a beaded minimalist strand, using stuff you can grab in one Amazon run.
Pick your garland personality
Natural & Botanical
Greenery and dried orange garlands that smell as good as they look.
Fluffy & Fringed
Pom-pom and tassel garlands for cozy, playful, cottagecore vibes.
Chic & Minimal
A beaded wood garland that reads boutique, not craft-store.
Easy Craft-Room
Paper chain and fabric scrap garlands anyone can finish tonight.
Picture this: you scroll these four ideas on your phone, pick the one that matches your space in ten seconds, and skip straight to the supply list below.
Start with these four
Greenery Garland — effortless, Pinterest-worthy aesthetic
Want your home to look like you casually live in a modern farmhouse Instagram dream? Greenery garlands are chic, timeless, and go with literally everything — weddings, mantels, tablescapes, even your mirror so you feel fancy while checking yourself out. Layer faux or fresh eucalyptus, wrap it with floral wire until it holds together, then drape it wherever you need a win.
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💡 Tip: add fairy lights or dried flowers for that “I tried, but also, I didn’t try” look.
Pom-Pom Garland — because everything is better with fluff
This one is playful, cozy, and just straight-up adorable. If your aesthetic is cottagecore, boho, or “I like soft things,” this is your moment. Wrap yarn around a pom-pom maker (or a fork, if you’re DIY-ing like a rebel) until it’s fluffy, tie it off, give it a little haircut, then string the pom-poms onto twine.
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💡 Tip: mix big and small pom-poms for that intentionally-messy-but-still-cute look.
Dried Orange Garland — makes your house smell like a fancy holiday store
This garland is so freaking pretty and makes your space smell like you totally have your life together. Even if you don’t. Slice oranges thin so they dry out properly, bake at 200°F for 2 to 3 hours, then once cooled, string them onto twine with a needle like a festive little masterpiece.
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💡 Tip: add cinnamon sticks or bay leaves so people think you bake homemade bread on Sundays.
Beaded Garland — minimalist, but make it fancy
If you want something neutral, timeless, and effortlessly chic, this is the garland for you. It’s giving boho meets Pinterest meets “I have good taste.” String wooden beads onto twine like you totally planned a pattern (but really just wing it), knot the ends, then hang it on a mantel, wrap it around a vase, or drape it on a shelf for instant decor points.
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💡 Tip: paint the beads white, gold, or pastel for a custom look.
Picture this: your mantel goes from “empty shelf” to “did you hire someone for this?” in under an hour, using four garlands you built with your own hands.
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Tassel Garland — because who doesn’t love a little fringe?
This one is boho, fun, and perfect for parties — or just for making your space feel like a Pinterest mood board. Wrap yarn or embroidery floss around anything rectangle-shaped about 20 times, tie the top, cut the bottom, and boom, you made a tassel. Repeat until you have a bunch, then string them together.
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💡 Tip: use different textures and colors so it looks like you actually planned this.
Paper Chain Garland — the easiest one ever
Sometimes simple is best. If you can use scissors and glue, congrats, you can make this garland. Cut colored paper into strips, loop each one into a ring and glue it to the last, and keep going until your garland is long enough to impress your friends.
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💡 Tip: patterned scrapbook paper or glitter cardstock adds instant flair.
Fabric Scrap Garland — for the ultimate boho vibes
If you have old fabric scraps, ripped-up t-shirts, or leftover ribbon, you can turn them into a garland that looks straight out of a boutique catalog. Cut fabric into strips, tie them onto twine until it looks whimsical, then hang it on a wall, above a bed, or on a cute little tent situation.
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💡 Tip: mix lace, burlap, and soft neutral colors for peak boho aesthetic.
Picture this: a whole wall of fringe, paper, and fabric texture that cost you less than one store-bought garland would have.
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Make your first garland this weekend
Pick one of these seven, grab the supplies, and turn a blank wall into the thing people compliment when they walk in.
Shop my garland supplies →This website contains affiliate links. Some products are gifted by the brand to test. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The content on this website was created with the help of AI.
This website contains affiliate links. Some products are gifted by the brand to test. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The content on this website was created with the help of AI.
