33 Awesomely Festive Ideas For DIY Garlands

Because decorations (for any occasion) only get better when you put them on a string.

1. Geometric Bunting

Christmas of the *future*. Directions here.

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2. Recycled Gift Bag Garland

Use your old gift bags from Christmas and make a garland just in time for New Year’s. Directions here.

3. Pinecone Garland

Directions here.

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4. Felt Ghost Garland

Perfect for Halloween, or a séance. Directions here.

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5. Fabric Scraps Bunting

Directions here.

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6. Photo Garland

Directions here.

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7. Origami XO Garland

Directions here.

8. Curly-Q Garland

Directions here.

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9. You can also attach them to sticks for festive drinks.

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10. Space Garland

Full tutorial here.

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11. Reused Garland Gift Wrap

It’s a quick way to spruce up a plain box.

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12. Pom-Pom Garland

You can easily make your own pompoms out of yarn; they don’t need to be purchased fully formed from the Craft Gods. Directions here.

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13. Acorn Garland

Directions here.

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14. Fortune Balloon Garland

Directions here.

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15. Coffee-Filter Flower Garland

Directions here.

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16. Coffee-Filter Snowflakes

Who knew coffee filters could become so many things?

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17. Map Garland

Directions here.

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18. Washi Tape Bunting

Directions here.

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19. Sewn Leaf Garland

Directions here.

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20. Star Ornament Garland

Directions here.

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21. Paper Flower Backdrop Garland

Directions here.

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22. Ice Cream Cone Garland

Perfect for a kid’s birthday party. Directions here.

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23. Paint Chip Heart Garland

Full tutorial here.

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24. Pac-Man Garland

Directions here.

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25. Cupcake Wrapper Garland

Directions here (in Italian).

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26. Doily Garland

Directions here.

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27. Fruit Balloon Garland

Find out how here.

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28. Leaf Garland

Full tutorial here.

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29. Bell Garland

Also if anyone in your house insists on jingling them constantly, you’re totally within your rights to deny them any and all holiday presents. Directions here.

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30. Triangle Banner

Instructions here.

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31. Felted Ball Garland

Directions here.

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32. Lettered Garland

Full tutorial here.

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33. Complimentary Bunting

There’s a free template, plus instructions, that you can download here. Everyone will leave your party feeling on top of the world.

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