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Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Burlap garland.. How-to!

My husband wanted to put the TV on the mantle, but I thought it just made the mantle look so drab. In this post I will show you how to make garland burlap which took my mantle from blah to southern and homey! 


Here are the materials you will need (found at Michael's craft store):
  • Burlap ribbon 4-6 inches wide (Mine was around 4 inches wide). 30 yards total
  • String 
  • Bobby pin 

Start by tying the string in a knot around the bobby pin. Cut the string about 4 feet long. Tie the opposite end of the string in the bottom right corner of the burlap ribbon. Begin to weave the string through the burlap, in and out in a zig zag pattern up the ribbon. The wider the pattern the bigger the puckers, and visa versa. 


About every 2 feet, tighten the string so that the ribbon bunches. Continue until you have reached the length desired for the garland. When finished, loop the string through the burlap ribbon and tie a knot. 


And you are done! I draped mine across my mantle, but this would look awesome draped over a doorway, the back of your buffet or a table runner! 


10 comments:

  1. It is a safety pin instead of a bobby pin.

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  2. Great idea, Love it. Will have to try this.I am really getting into burlap

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  3. Love this! Looking to make one for my wedding, if I may ask how many inches/feet was it after you pulled the string to make the garland? Did you use all 30 yards to start with?

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  4. Love this, making one this wknd. Thanks!

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  5. Definitely doing this. Headed to Hobby Lobby tomorrow!

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  6. This is a great idea and easy too, just wish I found this before Christmas. Tks for the idea.

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  7. LOVE THIS IDEA ! Going to add a sparkly 2.5 inch gold mesh ribbon to it as well !

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  8. I love your rug! Where did you get it?

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