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Tuesday, November 15

Rustic Garland Tutorial

Man, I have been so busy lately and I figured if I wanted any new Christmas decorations I had better get started...yesterday.

I made a fun little "Night Before Christmas" banner last week and now I am getting started on some new garland for my tree. 



I grabbed a simple pack of Christmas paper at HL and started punching out scalloped circles. You will need 6 for each medallion. Fold each one in half.


Then start hot gluing them together...careful, I am not responsible for any burns.

Don't be jealous of my rockin manicure.

Glue all of the pieces together, but leave the last side unglued.



When you have all of your medallions you can stat attaching them to your string, ribbon, twine, whatever you choose.



I used 24 medallions for a 9 ft length of garland.



I think this is going to look so good with my white tree lights!





Funny story, I made this while watching Halloween...the new one, not the awesome Jamie Lee Curtis classic.  Now every time I look at it all I can think of is scary Michael Myers as an eight year old psychopath-hope I can shake that before Christmas:)



Made some extras for you too! They are in my ETSY shop.
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33 comments:

  1. UnknownNovember 15, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Very cute garland! :)

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  2. Katalina JewelryNovember 15, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Nice garland...I love that it is dimensional! Thanks for sharing how to make it!

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  3. giftonNovember 15, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Beautiful! We think alike! http://savvybydesign.blogspot.com/2011/11/paint-swatch-ornaments.html
    LOL I was actually thinking wouldn't that be a cool garland. Love your scalloped edges!

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  4. Good Time CharlieNovember 15, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    How cute! Love the casualness of it, great work.

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  5. Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon DesignsNovember 15, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    This is so inventive! Your photography is just beautiful, too. We would love for you to share your garland on our Home for the Holidays link party!

    http://www.uncommondesignsonline.com/2011/11/home-for-holidays-link-party-2.html

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  6. anne.hunotNovember 16, 2011 at 3:57 AM

    You have so many wonderful and
    simple ideas. I am going to try
    this garland very soon,
    Thank you so much,
    "Amitiés" from France,
    Anne

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  7. UnknownNovember 16, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    I am going to try to post this link to my blog as well along with a picture. This is a cute and easy idea!

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  8. April's HomemakingNovember 16, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    What a wonderful craft, I love the simple country rustic feel to it! Great tutorial :)

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  9. concretenprimrosesNovember 16, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Very attractive, well done!
    Kathy

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  10. Alecia @ ChickenScratch NYNovember 16, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Very nice. I tried something like with with 4 shapes, looked awful so I gave up on it. I'm now going to revisit it for Christmas. Beautiful pictures too



    http://chickenscratchny.blogspot.com/

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  11. UnknownNovember 16, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    So cute. I just pinned this. I am totally going to make some.

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  12. Erin {Lavender and Lemon Drops}November 16, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    So cute! Love this :)

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  13. Ali RockwellNovember 17, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Very cute! Great idea.

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  14. TammyNovember 17, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    These are very cute! Wow, it seems like it would take a long time:)

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  15. EvA. . .November 17, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    love this so so cute! following along:)

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  16. ErinNovember 17, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Hi Kim,

    Not trying to be a stalker--I promise! :) It just so happens that three links that caught my eye from Transformation Thursday all happened to be from your blog. Love your style and this is a fun garland. Glad to be your newest follower!

    Erin @ Carolina Country Living

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  17. KimberlyNovember 18, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    LOVE it!! So cute! I just keep clicking on your stuff!

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  18. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art BoutiqueNovember 18, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Love the rustic look.
    Would you consider linking this up to my Simply Christmas Inspiration Party being held at http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com/2011/11/yay.html

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  19. AnonymousNovember 18, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    This looks great! LOL about Mike Meyers... Funny how what is going on when one makes a craft is so strongly tied to it in your mind once it is done.

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  20. JulieNovember 18, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Love your garland! So cute!!

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  21. marissa | Rae Gun RamblingsNovember 18, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    this is darling I love how customizable it is I'd love it if you would add this to my blog party at http://raegunwear.blogspot.com

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  22. Lauren @ mercy(INK)November 19, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    These are SOOO pretty! Thanks for sharing. Might need to whip up some myself :)

    Lauren
    summitstreetjoy.com

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  23. BodenNovember 19, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Oh I REALLY like this! I think I'm going to work on one of these this week while watching a girly movie. I'd love it if you came and linked your fantastic idea up to the Head to Head Showdown, going on right now at www.icantstopcrafting.blogspot.com! ~Jen

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  24. RosieNovember 20, 2011 at 3:39 AM

    It's decorations like this that make me wish I was at home this Christmas and refreshing my decorations.

    Would love for you to show it off at my Christmas link party. It's new, every Monday and would be an excellent decorative idea for anyone who stopped by.

    Hope to see you there! http://twelvecraftsofchristmas.blogspot.com

    Rosie xx

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  25. LisaNovember 20, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    What a wonderful (and inexpensive) project!! I love it!!

    I would be honored if you would link up this and any other Christmas-themed projects to my 26-Day Christmas Craft Marathon Linky Party on my blog!!

    Thanks so much for sharing!!
    ~Lisa
    Lisa's Craft Blog

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  26. MarilynNovember 21, 2011 at 3:00 AM

    Sooo creative.. I absolutely love this.. I have a linky party happening for Christmas ornaments and I will LOVE for you to please share this lovely feature with me and my friends please : )) http://theartsygirlconnection.blogspot.com/2011/11/special-christmas-soiree1st-feature.html -.. Wishing you a great start to your week.. TY

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  27. AprilNovember 21, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Love this idea! I need a scallop punch!

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  28. KarenNovember 22, 2011 at 12:43 AM

    Cute garland.
    found you through Flamingo Toes

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  29. Maury @ Life on MarsNovember 22, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    This is adorable! Love it. I'm a new follower! I hope you'll follow me back but no pressure!

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  30. LostArtofSimpleLivingNovember 22, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    I love this, and your ornaments. I added you to my post today! :)

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  31. JenniferNovember 22, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    This is awesome too!
    Thanks again for partying with us at Show & Share!

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  32. SarahNovember 25, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    SO CUTE! LOVE this idea!

    I'm your newest follower! :)

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  33. RebeccaDecember 15, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    I wanted to let you know that I made a garland using your tutorial and posted about it today. Thanks again for sharing. :)

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