Spring Garland

~Spring Garland~

The stairs are one of the first things you see when you enter our home. The attached banister is a natural choice for seasonal decor. I have posted previously with a Halloween garland of sparkly black bats and Valentine garlands made up of cards. This latest version is just in time for spring. Whether you celebrate Easter, Passover (or simply the changing of the season as we do in our household) a little pop of color and cheer is a nice way to freshen up the home.

MATERIALS

• Cardstock in multiple colors (to match/coordinate with patterned paper).
  
• Patterned paper (Gift wrap, tissue, origami, or hand pressed will all work. The paper should be thin and may even be somewhat transparent).
• Glue stick.
• Hot glue gun (or strong craft glue).
• Twine, string, embroidery thread, or ribbon (enough length to cover chosen hanging area).
• Cookie cutters or templates found online in spring shapes (I used a chick, a bunny, and a flower. Other options include leaves, eggs, and birds).
• Scissors or craft-blade.
  

DIRECTIONS

1. Start by tracing your desired shapes onto the cardstock (which will be used as backing)
   
2. Once you have all of your pieces cut out of cardstock, use your glue stick to apply patterned paper to each shape.
3. Using scissors or a craft-blade carefully trim the patterned paper to fit the cardstock shape.
4. When all of your pieces have been cut, glued, and trimmed, lay them out on a flat surface to determine spacing and order. I find it helpful to measure where I intend to hang the garland and work with that measurement in mind when determining spacing.
5. Once your spacing is determined, lay a piece of twine or ribbon (cut to fit your hanging space with a few extra inches on either end) onto a flat surface and glue your shapes on using hot glue or craft glue. Attaching each shape near its top will help them hang straight and discourage twisting and flipping.
   

~Spring Garland (details)~

~Happy Tuesday Everyone~