DIY Christmas Garlands are the star of today’s blog post and the recipe for cooking up some impressive crafts. With some self-crafted garlands, not only can you add some charisma and cheer to your holiday décor, but you can also stun the people in your social circle, for SURE. With the temperatures dropping down significantly and the days of being cooped up indoors, just around the corner, now is the perfect time for getting busy with some interesting crafting ideas. What better activity to indulge in right now than preparing for the upcoming festivities? Not only can you upcycle some of the products you might already have but you can also come up with some bespoke décor that will stand out against the similar shopped goodies.

DIY Christmas Garlands
Christmas time garland crafts comprise majorly of a few standard shapes like snowmen, Santa, bells, holly leaves, reindeers, and sparkling baubles. Garlands add to the festive drama and although they are not so noticeable on their own, they tie up the whole look and make it seem totally put together. Whether you’re looking for garland crafts for your younger ones or some interesting DIY Christmas activity to keep you positively occupied, this list has it all. Keep scrolling and feast your eyes on some truly charming DIY craft tutorials.
#1 DIY Knitted Tree Garland
Make use of your knitting skills to work up some simple yet stunning Christmas trees. These would look super cute on their own, used as motifs on wearables or homeware. However, what could be better than one cute, knitted Christmas tree? Only a whole string of knitted trees tied together into a garland! Yup, that’s right! This tutorial will help you make a garland that is perfect for a family heirloom and will be cherished for years to come. DIY Christmas Garlands from Gina Michele
#2 DIY Paper Leaf Garland
Do you enjoy the nature greens but don’t have the time to deal with the commitment of maintaining real plants? Why would you worry over something that simple, when you can craft some pretty paper leaf goodies to make up for the lack of real greens around your space? You need no planting techniques to get this cute craft right. This DIY Christmas garland will turn up so pretty and will instantly brighten up your space. DIY Christmas Garlands from The House That Lars Built
#3 Paper Wreath Christmas Garland
I love paper wreaths. Such projects are a great choice for including little ones in the festivity preparations. You can assign tasks to your whole team. Someone could be responsible for cutting while the other could do the gluing. With very little time and effort, you will be able to produce some pretty and festive wreaths that can easily be strung together to make a grand garland. DIY Christmas Garlands from Our Small Town Idaho Life
#4 DIY Wine Cork Garland
Don’t you feel proud of being a crafter when you get done with a project that involves recycling goodies? The DIY Wine Cork Garland is the perfect way to use all the corks lying around from pre-Christmas celebrations. Instead of throwing the corks away, use them beautifully to create a unique and upcycled garland to decorate your Christmas tree. One more thing that makes this project really shine is that it doesn’t require any tools, so you can create beauty with laid-back ease. DIY Christmas Garlands from Dash of Jazz
#5 DIY Simple Wooden Bead Felt Christmas Garland
Are you up for making a pretty and vibrant-looking garland? The DIY Simple Wooden Bead Felt Christmas Garland is all that and more. All you will need is some wooden beads that you can buy pre-colored or paint them up, and then string them up randomly. If you want to wrap it around the tree multiple times, you will need to make it a bit longer, so get the beads accordingly. DIY Christmas Garlands from Wee Folk Art
#6 DIY Reindeer Felt Ball Garland
Have you been obsessed with Rudolph as a child? If you want to pay tribute to your favorite Christmas character, then instead of making one Rudolph ornament, you can go big and make a whole Rudolph-inspired garland. He would certainly approve of it. You will need to add cute little, red pom-pom noses and fuzzy antlers to make it stand out and be recognizable. DIY Christmas Garlands from A Kailo Chic Life
#7 DIY Christmas Candy Felt Garland
Treat yourself to candies and desserts this Christmas. If you’ve been nice all year and taken fitness seriously, then you know you deserve it. What could be better than decking up your house and/or your Christmas tree with candy-inspired décor? We all know that nothing says ‘Christmas’ better than candy-canes and peppermints! Then let’s get some pinwheels of felt and turn them into peppermint candy look-a-likes for a yummy décor. DIY Christmas Garlands from Crafts Mum Ship
#8 DIY Snowflake Christmas Garland
Don’t you love looking at the pretty little snowflakes as they make their way down to the ground? If you want to keep a snowy theme for your Christmas party, then a chic snowflake garland is a must. Not only would it look totally gorgeous, but it will be appropriate for the whole winter and not just Christmas. DIY Christmas Garlands from A Pumpkin and a Princess
#9 DIY Jute and Letter Decals Christmas Garland
If you want to make a garland that doesn’t require any fancy supplies, is easy to put together, and still looks really nice, then the DIY Jute and Letter Decals Christmas Garland will serve you well. You might already have everything you need for this, like twine/jute rope, floral wire, letter decals, Christmas pine tree clippings, ribbon, and wood slices. Just set everything up on a clean surface, assemble, and VOILAA! DIY Christmas Garlands from Angela Marie Made
#10 DIY Winter Mantel Garland
Oh, isn’t this one a stunner! I love when minimal goodies stand out so exquisitely that they leave their audience spellbound. If you’re looking for statement décor then you need to add this garland to your to-make list. This garland is swathed in fairy lights and heirloom snowflake ornaments, and it’s as pretty as it gets. This festive and sparkly garland will work as the perfect winter mantel decor even after Christmas. DIY Christmas Garlands from Dans Le Lakehouse
#11 DIY Paper Tree Christmas Garland
Here is something so modern and chic for you. You will just need to do some clever cutting to get the geometric mini trees right, then string them together on Baker's twine, and in just an hour or two, you will have the prettiest garland ready. DIY Christmas Garlands from Alice and Lois
#12 DIY Bleached Pinecone and Cranberry Garland
Before I say more, I’m shaken by this classy color combination. The cranberries seem stunning next to the modern, bleached cones. This garland would add a gorgeous, rustic touch to your Christmas decor. If you live where they do not have pinecones readily available, you can simply purchase them from any craft store. A craft this pretty must be given one shot, at least. DIY Christmas Garlands from Clean and Scentsible
#13 DIY Salt Dough Christmas Garland
Here’s a clever idea for crafting a cute Christmas garland – make use of your baking skills to BAKE and MAKE a DIY Salt Dough Christmas garland. Bake some salt dough décor, combine it with wooden beads and create a bright and rustic décor for your mantelpiece. DIY Christmas Garlands from Heart and Vine
#14 DIY Colorful Felt Christmas Garland
This project is a visually pleasing excuse for using up any leftover felt scraps that might have been lying around from your last few craft projects. You can easily recycle these scraps into a whimsical garland to add a fun accent to the rest of the decor. This colorful garland idea can be customized to any color palette, so make it how you like. DIY Christmas Garlands from The Spruce Crafts
#15 Ombre Christmas Tree Garland
Are you one of those people who love all things ombre? I don’t know about you, but I am. Double hands up from my side for giving this craft a shot. The ombre tiers of the Christmas tree canopy add a dimension to the décor and it is bound to stand out well. You can use this pretty garland for sprucing up your mantel or using it as an overhead streamer. DIY Christmas Garlands from Raising Whasians
DIY Christmas Garlands – In Conclusion
Garlands are easy to make and just as easy to customize and suit your choices. You can include the kids in your family, in the crafting fun, and enjoy making a family-time-friendly garland. You can hang garlands around your Christmas tree, over your drapes, wrap them around your staircase banister, arrange on your mantel, or even in the doorway. Garlands look gorgeous wherever they make a home.
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