These DIY garlands are super easy, affordable, and can be made with the kids. You can really make them for any holiday, not just Halloween, just by changing the colors. I chose non-traditional color combinations that I knew would look fun for Halloween but that could also be used as Christmas garlands, and for party decor.
The pop of pink in these is really fun. Because they are made with affordable “kids craft” supplies, you can really go over the top and make multiple strands, layering them for a really beautiful and fun look. It's that over the top stuff that makes everything feel extra fun around the holidays. Isn't that what we all love about holiday decor at the mall and at Disneyland?
Here's how to make each DIY Halloween Garland:
These projects go together in no time at all.
Pom Pom Garland:
- Thread a needle with about 1 yard of thread.
- Thread the pom poms onto the needle one by one.
- Tie off the thread on the first pom pom, down at the end.
- Slide the pom poms down to the end of the thread until the thread is filled.
- Tie off the last pom at the end of the thread.
- Hang & Enjoy!
Chenille Stem Garland:
- Coil chenille stems (pipe cleaners) around a pen to make coils or spirals.
- Thread a needle with baker's twine or yarn.
- Thread the chenille stem coils onto the twine, tying off the end onto the first coil.
- Fill the length of twine with coils.
- Tie off the end of the thread on the last coil.
I made a handy tutorial video showing how to make BOTH garlands. Watch here:
I got all the supplies to make these at Walmart but you can find the supplies just about at any craft store:
Supplies:
- Chenille Stems
- Pom Poms
- Needle
- Thread
- Baker's Twine
- Pen
- Scissors
How would you use these fun garlands in your house this holiday season?
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Haeley @ Design Improvised says
October 20, 2015 at 7:19 pmReally cool use of pipe cleaners!
Amy says
September 23, 2018 at 1:16 pmI love these cute garlands. Thank you for sharing at Happiness is Homemade.
Alice V says
September 24, 2018 at 7:56 pmwhat great ideas to use those dollar store items. I see pom poms and chenille twine there all the time. I think my kids may want to help me sort and make the twisties while I use the needle. #InspireMeLink
Shirley Wood says
September 28, 2018 at 1:57 pmYep, those are easy and such fun colors too! Hope to see you back next week at Merry Monday. Happy Fall.
Kippi says
October 4, 2018 at 9:03 pmFun decor love the garland. Happy Fall, Kippi