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DIY Green paper leaf garland - easy paper decor
Frame your furniture or spice up your party with this beautiful creative paper leaf garland ! This DIY paper leaf garland by The House That Lars Built is a beautiful home decor but also perfect for summer gatherings or even winter gatherings as it has that holiday air. Plus: this paper garland is easy-peasy to make! Add a punch of color with striking colored paper garlands that make ideal backdrops for any decor. With a wide variety of papers available, you can make countless hanging decorative crafts, setting the right mood inside the house just before a party.
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Easy DIY dimensional paper star - Christmas craft for kids
Looking for an easy DIY Christmas decoration ? These pretty 3D paper stars are super easy to make and look stunning! These lovely little dimensional paper stars can be great Christmas tree ornaments , you can place them randomly on bookshelves or hang a bunch of them with clear string over a table top for a fancy holiday dinner OR make a bunch of tiny paper stars and fill a glass jar with them! Watch this video tutorial by Lina's Craft Club and create your very own cute paper stars with the kids !
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DIY Bow tie pasta garland - easy Christmas craft for kids
If you're looking for a last-minute holiday DIY , look no further than your own pantry ! This DIY bow tie pasta garland by The Gold Jellybean is a super easy Christmas decor project, which doesn't require tons of expensive craft materials only a handful of ( expired ) bow tie pasta. ( This Christmas craft is such a super fun way to use up old or expired pasta around the house! ) Give your Christmas tree a heartfelt touch of homemade with this fun and easy pasta garland :
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DIY Gold leaf pinecone garland - easy winter decor
We’ve simply adore gold leaf! It makes everything so classy and awesome, even the simplest craft materials such as pinecones ! This DIY gold leaf pine cone garland is a lovely and chic way to decorate your mantel for Christmas ! While largely intended to jazz up your holiday decor , this gold leaf pinecone garland would be lovely to use throughout the winter months. So who’s ready to get your gold leaf on?
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DIY Quick and easy pompom girland - yarn party decor
Yarn isn't just for knitting! Why not use it for getting into the festive spirit? Knitter or not, you can easily customize your house, office and party with this lovely little pom-pom garland created by Tara Dennis. We love this idea for making pom poms . Instead of the usual circles of cardboard this method uses an ordinary kitchen fork resulting in mini fluffy pompoms. ( But of course you can use toilet paper rolls, or chair legs or even a cardboard cutout to make pompoms! The possibilities are endless! )
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Crocheted snowflake garland - free crochet pattern
Christmas is just around the corner and we would like to share with you something special for your Christmas tree: a free gorgeous crochet snowflake garland! What's fits better to your home at Christmas / winter than beautiful delicate snowflakes ! With this detailed crochet tutorial you can crochet this beautiful crochet snowflake garland easily, even if you are a beginner in crocheting!
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DIY tassel garland
We just LOVE these Tassel Garlands by Pizzazzerie! If you are looking for a cute and easy DIY project to add some fun to your parties, shower, wedding, or office, then you must try these cute tassel garlands. You can up-cycle almost any kind of paper ( or fabrics ) to make these fabulous tassels. Visit pizzazzerie.com and learn how to make a tassel garland with step-by-step photo instructions ! String your fancy new garland anywhere you like – on a wall, in a doorway, on the banister, in a tree! You kind of can’t go wrong.
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DIY paper butterfly garland
This pretty paper butterfly garland is super easy to make, and it’s likely you have all the materials required sitting in your craft cupboard already. It's a perfect spring or easter decoration or you can decorate your kids room with the butterflies.
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DIY macrame yarn girland
If you are looking for a quick, cheap but still gorgeous house / kids room or party decor, this DIY macrame yarn garland is a perfect craft project for you! The best thing about this macrame yarn garland is how it adds a lot of color and interest without needing tons of time or materials, which makes it a perfect project for table backdrops at parties or a wedding. The only thing you will need to create this unique macrame wall art is a little amount of yarn ( or other similar materials ). Imagine a nice garland hanging from a branch ( created with sisal rope ) , or one made with nice romantic ( white ) satin ribbon!
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Pom pom ice cream garland
We love pom pom crafts! It’s easy and everyone can choose their favorite colors! With pieces of an egg carton she will turn the pom poms into to ice creams, and the ice creams into a garland ! Festive, don’t you think? It's a super easy and cheap  kids summer craft idea (and also perfect for repurposing some paper junk). You just need a little leftover yarn, scissors, egg cartons, acrylic paint and a brush. These cute pom pom ice creams are perfect decorations in any summer (kids') party or the kids can use them as fun toys in the boring summer days.
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4 different Halloween and fall garlands
Garlands are not just only beautiful decors to your home but these are also very inexpensive and easy to create! Even the smallest kids can help you in the making process! She whipped up 4 garlands that are perfect for draping across mantels, over door frames, or just taping onto a wall at fall or Halloween, but you also can use these simple ideas to create garlands for other holidays/seasons as well! (Imagine a nice paper flower garland, or a happy birthday bunting!) They add such a festive flair for the season!
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Crochet stocking advent calendar
What can be more fun that finding little surpises every day till Chritmas? With this gorgeous vintage/rustis style crocheted advent calendar you can decorate your home at winter and suprise your kids with little gifts at the same time! If you are a beginner in crocheting that's not a problem because in this nice crochet blog you can find a complete, step-by step , picture documented free crochet tutorial&pattern for every! little crocheted stocking, plus as an extra you can also find here the base board's assembling tutorial.
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Easy paper ball garland - DIY quick party decor
This colorful paper ball garland craft is perfect as a Christmas decoration and it will also look absolutely adorable at any (birthday) party (any time of the year). Simple paper garlands (and paper chains) make the prettiest decorations if you ask me and they are frugal! You can make a pretty colorful paper ball garland like they did or even turn these into Christmas tree ornaments! You can make the paper balls in any size and color, it will be super fun and gorgeous in any form! But beware:  this paper ball garland can be quite addicting!
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5 Easy DIY Valentine's day gifts and room decor ideas
Love is all we need! This video tutoria l will help you to prove or show your love with easy DIY Valentine's day gifts and decorations. You'll find out how to make a paper heart garland, 3D Valentine's Card, fluffy pom-pom hearts , easy but awesome ring dish of polymer clay , cute sleep mask of felt, and true handmade wall art for those who are in love. These adorable, quick, inexpensive and easy Valwntine's day decor and gift ideas can be real life savers because they can be great last-minute projects as well! Of course you can use these great romantic gift and decor ideas to spice up your wedding as well, because they will look gorgeous in any size and color!
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Easy spring paper flower garland (free template)
Paper flower garlands add whimsy and color to an empty wall , and you can custom design the colors for birthday parties, bridal showers, weddings or any other special occasions that call for festive decor. Hang them horizontally as bunting, or hang several garlands vertically side-by-side, and you have an instant photo booth backdrop. Of course you can use this super quick and inexpensive paper flower garland to decorate your home ast spring / Easter as well! In this nice site you will find a step-by-step assembling tutorial and a free printable template to create your own paper flower spring garland !
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Easy frugal DIY spring decor  - paper butterfly garland
In this nice step-by-step craft tutorial you can learn how to make this gorgeous 3D paper butterfly garland! This is one of the easiest garlands we've ever seen! To make this gorgeous frugal spring decor you will need: colored paper or other paper materials (such as magazines, leftover wrapping papers...), a string and  some glue. This spring butterfly garland craft is suitable for kids of all ages because it's super easy to make! Of course this craft tutorial comes with a free butterfly template! With this making one beautiful frugal paper spring butterfly garland will be a piece of cake!
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DIY Easy Popom Easter bunny garland (free printable)
Looking for an easy and quick Easter craft for the kids? Or a super cute spring/Easter decoration? This adorable paper bunny garland by Minidrops will look sweet adorning your mantel throughout the spring! These cute paper bunnies with pompom tails are really easy to make: you just need a little colorful yarn and this super free printable Easter bunny template!  Even the smallest crafty hands can create some for the upcoming Easter party! Of course you can use these adorable little bunnies with yarn tails to create other gorgeous Spring decors /artworks as well! For a working download link please choose the original ( untranslated ) link below
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DIY Ruffled tissue paper garland - easy party decor
Pretty Providence sharing with us this frugal but festive DIY ruffled tissue garland ! Gorgeous isn't it? If you had nothing in your stash but scissors, this garland would cost you $3, one for the string, one for the needle and one for the tissue . If you wanted to have more than one color- add a dollar for another pack of tissue. Awesome, right? We are such a fans of easy DIY party decors ! Crepe paper ( or tissue paper ) garlands are not just fun for parties ,but they will bring a bit of joy into your home on a daily basis! This easy crepe paper garland can be a great addition to your birthday party, wedding party, baby shower or any other occasions!
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Easy DIY pompom Halloween garland ( yarn ghost, spider & pumpkin)
Dress up your mantle, or any part of your home, with this easy Halloween garland by Growing Up Gabel.  This no sew project is made with yarn and a few other craft supplies for an inexpensive craft project easy enough for kids. We are in love with this Halloween garland! Not only is it super easy to make, looking lovely and fun, but it's also crazy inexpensive. This Halloween yarn craft is also easy enough for preschoolers.
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Easy DIY Christmas light bulb garland - upcycling craft
We are so excited to share this brilliant upcycling craft idea with you: a Christmas banner with light bulbs ! Huh? Yup, she used old Christmas tree light bulbs to make a banner for her guest bedroom. We love how it turned out, plus it's super easy to make! Who doesn’t love that? This light bulb ornament garland is such an adorable way to upcycle old light bulbs ! This C hristmas decor project is not just only a great way to upcycle some old light bulbs but it's also a perfect winter craft for the smallest crafty hands, because it's super easy to make! ( You can use vibrant fun colors instead of silver if you want to! )
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DIY Winter village wreath (free printable)
We love this winter village wreath not only because of its soft fluffiness, because it was really easy to make. No fancy sewing, pinning, chain sawing or other dangerous activities needed. We've been obsessed lately with easy paper crafts, and this would be a great use for those scraps. (You can use leftover Christmas wrapping papers or fun scrapbook papers as well) Read this step-by-step craft tutorial and create your own gorgeous winter village wreath! (You will find the printable paper house template  at Delia Creates for free! )
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Easy DIY wood bead snowman winter garland
Are you on a hunt for a super easy to make but still gorgeous and stylish winter decor ,which also can be a great craft project for your kids ? Try this super cute wooden bead snowman garland! This adorable beaded snowman garland is so easy to make even the smallest crafty hands can create it in no time! Add this lovely snowman garland to your Christmas / winter mantel or your Christmas tree . Of course you can add other craft elements to you r wooden bead snowman garland as well, it will be lovely in any form!
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DIY gingerbread man garland - edible Christmas decor & gift
Do you love the heavenly scent of fresh gingerbread cookies ? Here’s a wonderful holiday project for your DIY pleasure using a basic gingerbread man recipe : a lovely and fun gingerbread men garland by Celebrate Creativity! If you’re not up for the challenge of building houses out of gingerbread ,this recipe is for you. All you need is a gingerbread man cookie cutter to make the shapes and use a straw to create the holes. String some bright ribbon and you’ve got a festive garland just waiting to be strung on your Christmas tree .
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Easy & quick crochet bunny applique - free crochet pattern
Need a simple & quick bunny crochet pattern ? Try this one! Today we are sharing an easy crochet pattern that will have you whipping up little crocheted bunnies in just minutes! We hope you like this pattern and have fun creating your very own crochet bunnies! You could attach your bunny to a pin to create a label pin, or maybe you’ll want to use your bunnies to make a garland to celebrate Easter this year. Bunnies aren’t just for Easter ,though. A bunny garland would look great in a nursery, too!
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Easy crochet bunny with popom tail - free crochet pattern
Use this super cute ( and super quick ) crochet bunny as an applique or string them together to make festive Easter garland . We bet that you will find many other uses for them as well! No reason why you can’t stitch a little bunny face! We hope you like this pattern and have fun creating your very own crochet bunnies! You could attach your bunny to a pin to create a label pin, or maybe you’ll want to use your bunnies to make a garland to celebrate Easter this year. Bunnies aren’t just for Easter ,though. A bunny garland would look great in a nursery as well!
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DIY Pom pom ice cream cones - fun summer decor
Don't let summer go by without making a yarn garland for decoration! And what says summer better than ice cream cones ?This delightful summer party decorating idea is perfect for your ice cream celebration! These pom pom ice cream cones are easy to make and everyone can choose their favorite colors! This time Growing Up Gabel turns pom poms into ice creams ,and then ice creams into a a fun summer garland ! Festive, don’t you think? These cute pom pom ice creams can be perfect decorations at a summer party or the kids can use them as fun pretend to play toys at any time of the year!
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DIY Balloon garland - quick party decor
Do you love those gorgeous and fun balloon garland party decorations ? This time Pretty Providence will teach you how to make this fun party balloon garland with mixed size balloons. This quick party garland is just perfect for baby showers , birthday parties or wedding parties ! And the best: this balloon garland is so much easier to make than it looks! Head to prettyprovidence.com, follow the step-by-step instructions and make yours today!
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How to make a balloon tower - DIY party decoration
We love balloon towers ! But sometimes you simply can't afford to pay $200 for something that will last 1 day. This is where Sandi Masori's balloon tower making tutorial comes in handy! Making your own balloon towers are not as hard as it seems. You will be surprised how easy is to make one! And the best part? You can make every party look like you’ve spent a fortune when actually these balloon towers can be made under $20. Balloon towers are perfect for birthday parties, baby showers , and wedding parties.
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DIY Star garland advent calendar (star box advent calendar)
With all of the hustle and bustle of the holidays , it's not hard to lose track of time. Before you know it, it's Christmas ! Countdown to Christmas with this gorgeous and super easy to make DIY star box advent calendar by A Beautifull Mess. Whether you want a grown-up or kiddie version, this tiny paper star box advent calendar is just begging to be made. Not only is this a wonderful holiday decor , because of the anticipation it builds, but it's also a great kids' craft too. Not to mention that this Christmas calendar makes great, frugal Christmas decor. This paper box advent calendar will surely brighten up your day every time you see it!
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