Are you excited for a full month of holiday crafts, inspiration and giveaways? I am – especially because I ‘m kicking things off which an awesomely easy project that you are going to love, love, love.
Most nights I spend an hour or so on on the iPad doing “research & development.” That’s what I call it – because R&D sounds so much more official than “browsing the internet.” During one particular R&D session, I happened up on THIS. Are you serious? Mini garland? I mean – maybe I’m alone in this excitement, but something tells me I’m not. I know that you and I see eye to eye on this. Mini garland means that I can add lifelike wreaths to all my cute paper crafts. And that’s what’s ’bout to happen people. Brace yourself…and get your credit cards ready because there’s about to be a rush on mini garland.
Here’s what you need:
- mini boxwood garland – the star of the show! It’s available through Amazon in a pack of three mini garlands. At first, I thought this would be too much. Wrong. I’ve used two spools already and I’m worried that I’m going to run out!
- a glue gun – I use this one
- 2.5″ paper circles. I punch mine out using THIS paper punch. You’ll want to stamp the circles with your choice of holiday greeting. You can also handwrite something or use a monogram sticker. Get creative!
- mini bows – for mine, I used the Clear & Simple Stamps Mini Bow Die but I’m not sure that they’re available right now. You can pick up something similar HERE and HERE. Alternatively, you could also use red ribbon to tie a little bow.
- Wide grosgrain ribbon – I am partial to the red & green striped ribbon from May Arts.
- Kraft treat bags
{1} Wrap the garland around the paper circle. Two times around works nicely
{2} The garland is wired so you can use the tail ends to secure the circle.
{3} Apply a few dabs of hot glue to the paper circle then adhere the garland wreath.
Last, you just need to use the hot glue gun to place the red bow. So easy. So pretty.
I’m on a mission to create special holiday treat bags for all my coworkers and these simple wreaths are the perfect embellishment for a kraft gift bag. I’ll prove it.
Now be honest, are you ready to blow your next paycheck on a boxload of this mini garland?! Well, fortunately for one lucky reader you won’t have to do that, because I’ve got a giveaway for you!
The boxwood garland featured in today’s post is made by the awesome folks at Darice, who also manufacture a ton of other crafty goodies that you undoubtedly have in your stash. For today’s giveaway, I’m giving away a prize package filled with all of my favorite Darice supplies! To make entry into this month’s giveaways, just throw your name into the hat using the Rafflecopter entry below! Winners for this week will be announced on Saturday, November 8th.
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Fabulous idea!
You know, I bought some of this garland about 3 years ago at Walmart,year end and now I know what I can make with it.. I tend to hoard crafting goodies.
I love this idea for Christmas presents. Thanks Amber
Gorgoeus tags! Thanks for the inspiration every Sunday 🙂 these steps are so easy… Amber you are awesome!
What a cool idea for labels! I’m getting into the holiday spirit already. 🙂
This is such a great idea. It sparked tons of ideas for me to try. Thanks and good luck with your baby.
This is so clever! It is simple, easy, and fun! I love the idea and it can be switched up for every season — and I SO appreciate that your rafflecopter is so practical and easy! 🙂 And I am ready for the next idea! TFS!
Thank you Amber! Thank you for the fabulous Sunday inspiration. Love all your projects. Looking forward to the rest of November.
Fantastic! Great first project.
LOVE these bags!! SO eye-catching!!
I am SO HAPPY Toile is back! I LOVED it last year. So many great ideas I couldn’t make them all!!!
Thanks Amber
Awesome inspiration
Susan
Love the decoration you created for the gift bags!
cutest idea ever – love it!!
This looks great! I love the wreaths!
This is sooo awesome! I’m in love that garland-lol!!!!
Very neat project.
Very cute. so many possibilities.
Adorable…I love it! Just one more thing to add to my crafting to-do list!
Those wreaths are adorable!
Thanks for the giveaway and have a great week!
Love this simple and elegant idea! Thanks for sharing!
I love the garland. What a fabulous idea!
Oops! Typo. Should say Carmody
I am obsessed with this garland now!
LOVE this, Amber! I definitely want this garland.
This garland is so cute! And the wreaths look easy to make.
Awesome, Amber! Your wreaths are the perfect finishing touch to this kraft bag. TFS!
MINI GARLAND! Are you kidding me? I’m a sucker for anything miniature, and those labels are absolutely adorable!
Awesome! Thank you!
Paula
This is so awesome! And of course, I can’t find the mini garland anywhere…sold out everywhere!
Awesome gift decor!
What a great idea for something small that can go in a basket by the door for guests when they stop
by during the holidays
I enjoy, lead to I found exactly what I used to be looking
for. You have ended my 4 day long hunt! God Bless you man. Have a nice day.
Bye
Lovely bags! How do you attach the wide grosgrain ribbon to the kraft bag? And then the wreath to the ribbon?