Twig Garland

by Geo.T in Craft > Reuse

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Twig Garland

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A simple rustic/farmhouse style garland that is easy to make. It is a nice natural addition to any holiday decor.

Gather Supplies

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You will need:

Tree branches of different varieties the approximate thickness of a pencil.

String, twine, jute, or yarn

Snips or pruning shears

Scissors

Cut Branches

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Using your snips or pruning shears cut the branches into approximately 3-inch pieces.

Cut the Twine

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Cut a 3-foot piece of the twine and fold in half.

Create a simple over-under not and tighten the twine around a piece of the 3-inch twigs making sure it is centered.

Double knot it to secure.

Add More Twigs

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Repeat the process of adding twigs and double knotting them until there are about 4 inches of twine left.

You will need it to attach the next section.

Continue making sections until you have enough to achieve your desired length.

Connect the Sections

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Tie the sections together to make the continuous garland

Trim the leftover twine

and that's it.