To make a cozy cottage fall garland, start by soaking the grapevine garland in warm water overnight. This helps it to lay straight. The next day, take the garland out of the water, dry it off, and lay it flat on a table. Put something heavy on it every 6 inches to help it stay flat until it’s fully dry.
Once it’s dry, wrap the twine-covered wire around the garland. This will make it easier to bend. Next, use a wire cutter to cut off the flower pieces from their main stems.
Mark the middle of the garland with clear zip ties and decide where you want the flowers to stop. Cut off any extra garland.
Now for the fun part! Start in the center and add three peonies to the garland. Then, add eucalyptus pieces, paper flowers, and faux cat tail sprays wherever you like.
Use command hooks to hang the garland on your mantle so it stays in place.
You can make this cozy cottage fall garland in less than 45 minutes, and it will make your fireplace look warm and inviting!
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Pick leaves and branches that match the colors in your home, or go with classic fall colors like orange, red, and yellow. Don’t be afraid to mix different types of leaves to make your garland more interesting to look at.
When using a hot glue gun, use just a little bit so your garland looks nice and neat. You can make your garland special by adding small decorations like tiny pumpkins, pinecones, or acorns.
If you want, you can also use different widths of burlap ribbon to make your garland look even better. Take your time to make sure the leaves and ribbon are spaced out evenly.
Use twine to tie the garland together for a rustic look. Finally, hang your garland in a place where everyone can see it to make your home feel cozy for fall!