A Christmas garland made from twigs with video
We all love a great Christmas garland. I just desired to create something I hadn’t seen done before.
A Christmas garland made from twigs would be that. It was so simple to make, and had the rustic quirky quality I gravitate towards. And it’s perfect to use for Christmas decorating or all season long!
Here’s how I made it!
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Christmas garland from twigs / sticks / branches!
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Supplies:
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string, scissors, sticks of uniform size, cutting device, patience
The garlands are easy to make, just a little time consuming. Flick on Netflix and you’ll forget what you’re doing. 🙂
Gather twigs of choice
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1. Gather your twigs or branches of choice.
I happened to land this bunch of bundled branches at a thrift store for $10. The uniform shape made them very easy to work with.
Cutting the twigs
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2. Decide how thick you’d like your garland to end up. Cut twigs to desired length.
Mine were cut at 3″ long.
3. Measure your first piece of string at a generous 2 arms’ length.
2 arms’ length is very manageable. Much longer would likely tangle up the string.
How to wrap the twigs
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4. Finding the centre of the string, tie one twig to the string tightly secured with one or two knots.
5. To add a new twig, create a loose knot with the string, slip a twig inside, then tighten the string.
6. Continue adding twigs and knotting them tightly until you run out of string.
I suggest to tie each twig with a double knot to secure the twigs moreso. I only tied mine with single knots and the some twigs fell out after the fact.
How to extend the garland length
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7. After accumulating several garland lengths, tie them together to achieve the length of garland desired!
Video how-to:
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Click above to watch a short video tutorial on how to string together this twig garland.
The finished garland!
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The finished twig garland looks so cool! It’s like a modern, rustic twist! And looks great hung anywhere!
Here it’s hung from my stairway rail. Very quirky but cool too!
And here the twig garland is teamed up with a string of fresh strung cranberry garland and a twiggy branched garland. 3 garlands together! Very pretty!
Above, the twig garland was added to this funky step ladder Christmas tree!
And small pieces of the garland used in this kitchen valance garland.
This twiggy garland is very versatile! Where would you hang yours?
Other twig garland projects you may enjoy:
Create this unique twig chevron garland!
Try this unique grapevine twig and pinecone garland twist!
Visit many of my other DIY garlands HERE
wowie! what a job it must have been to create that. But the end result is totally worth it – so lovely!
~ Emily N. from “too Blessed to Stress”
Love the garland! I so wanted to try it, and am wondering if I have to do the George Washington thing and cut down a tree in my neighbor’s lawn tomorrow. jk I have only HUGE cedar trees. Thanks for the tutorial. I put your Christmas tree/ladder blog on my FB page and people were astounded. I love seeing you grow in your abilities and your creativity. Your blog is helping me be more thankful for the home I live in, because I really don’t like split levels. I decided to decorate it more creatively with items I love.
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I’ve been holding on to willow branches I’ve had for years after making a couple of willow baskets (talk about tough work!). Thanks for the great idea and tutorial. I can now use them and shout out loud: “See, I told you they’d come handy some day!
Thanks for the tutorial, I would love to try this, maybe for Valentines day…
Great job! I’m surely gonna try this. A big thanks here 🙂
Very nice
That twig garland is so “you”! You never cease to amaze me. Lovely! xo
Love that garland!! Thanks for the tutorial. I am always amazed at everything you do, vintage soda bottles hanging from the bannister…so cute and clever!!!
Thanks for the tute Donna… I love it! The miter saw was a great thing to see, I pictured myself using a hand clipper! Yikes
Beautiful work!
Susan
I loved that garland when you first showed it. So beautiful!! But you are so right..a movie would definitely be in order!! Ha!
And I am still oooing and ahhhing over the step ladder tree!! Love it
Hugs
SueAnn
You are a crazy genius!! Crazy because sitting there and making all of those is crazy, but so very genius. I love love love this idea. Wish I hadn’t let the garbage men take all our sticks when we were cleaning up the yard. Next year I’m hoarding them all, even from the neighbors, lol.
What a great idea, looks like a lot of work. So I am now on the look out for twigs. Not any in my yard so I have to go scouting. I love your blog and how creative you are. You have a gift for seeing things most people don’t. Thanks for sharing all your wonderful ideas.
Donna
Love this! It looks good everywhere you put it, too! I was out collecting twigs with my son last weekend for my own (not so) little twig project. Nursing a gigantic bruise on my leg and we broke a snow sled hauling it all back! Wish I would have bought a bunch for 10 bucks!!
I love it! Maybe I’ll try one to match my dried orange garland!
http://daysofchalkandchocolate.blogspot.com/2011/12/more-christmas-decor.html
Donna I love your garland. A few years back I bought some twig garland at the Dollar Tree.
I used it for several years until it started
falling apart. Yours is beautiful and looks
really good on your stairway. Actually it would look good anywhere.
how fun does that look?
my kind of craft project …and could be free,too!
So rustic…
Pat
You’re CRAZY! I love your twig garland! I have a kinda twiggy hanging lamp (it’s all your fault) which I’ve prettied up for Christmas.
http://tree-shades.blogspot.com
Now this?! Maybe if I start this year….
Everything is beautiful, as always. It’s such an easy garland that could do so many things!
What a great idea. May have to try it for next year. By the way, I just love your steps. They make me smile every time I see them. Merry Christmas!
Diane J./Ohio
Wow! So impressive! I’m pretty sure if I tried to make that my back would officially break before I even got finished.
Oh you brought back memories with this. I made a stick garland with beads as a small girl. My Dad drilled a hole in each stick. Every so many sticks I put beads on. It was great quality time spent with my Dad. We made it for Mom!
Really good ‘green’crafting!
Just viewed your whole Xmas home decorating post and was blown away! You make the ordinary look extraordinary!! The twig garland looks awesome. Can’t do it this year but will start gathering twigs for next year! Thanks for sharing. You go girl!!
Oh my word. This is so fun and so stinking cute! I can’t decide which is my favorite. I think I’m leaning toward the “clothes line”. Love it all!
That is so cool !!! Thank you for your awesome tutorial !
What a neat idea. I have to tell you every time there’s a picture of your steps I have to smile. They are cool.
I love your stick garland! Thanks for the tutorial! 😀
Donna … your are one amazing lady.The garland is very nice, but I would not have the patience to make it. I so enjoyed the tour of your home. I especially love the sapling tree in the burlap bag. Audrey Z. at Timeless Treasures.
Great tutorial, Donna. So, did you end up with blisters on your hands, or just cuts and scrapes? Another question,…since most of your subscribers now want to make a garland just like yours, even for next Christmas, would you please post the proper “twig-gathering” etiquette?! Let’s say we’re out for a casual walk in our neighborhoods, and spot the perfect twig specimens laying on a complete strangers lawn. Do we need to ring the doorbell and introduce ourselves as friendly, but weird neighbors, (Donna wannabe’s) and kindly ask if we could have the twigs? Or, on the other hand, is it safe to assume that by cleaning up said twigs off a stranger’s lawn, we are now at the top of the list for “Neighbor of the Year” Award? And then there’s the “being green” thing,…we are supposed to be recycling and reusing our resources!! Again, an award of some type will probably be called for. Oh, decisions, decisions! See why I need an etiquette post??? 😀 Linda S. in NE
Holy cow..That garland is awesome..Thanks for sharing..
I love twigs and anything you can make with them. This is very cool. I’ve pinned it!
So cute, great job, as always!
What a gorgeous tree! I love the banner you made, too. The garland is perfect for a rustic style holiday.
Enjoy your day,
Tammy
Donna, you have the most creative ideas! I love the twig garland and I’m definitely going to give it a try…but I think I’ll be gathering twigs from nature as I am sure I won’t be as lucky as you to find such a perfect bundle for only $10! By the way, your home is beautifully decorated for the holidays! Lesa
LOVE this! Thanks for the tute!!
Your home is so beautiful and festive, Donna! The ladder tree is so completely unique! If you have the time, I would like to invite you to link you tree up to the Bloggers Block Party Christmas Tree Party which I am hosting and is currently in progress! I would be delighted if you did!
Seriously you are so stinking creative! The ladder tree…no way! Love it! Your garland looks great on your staircase as well. Happy Holidays! ~ Carrie
I made one! Thanks for the great tutorial.
http://redhenhome.blogspot.com/2011/12/funky-twiggy-garland.html
Get out!! You’ve Donna, you’ve out did yourself AGAIN!!!
I’m making some for our house!! I love the deep brown color of your twigs. I can’t wait to go out in the yard and see what I can come up with. At the rate I’m going I won’t have any landscape left for spring!!
ps – A step ladder tree?? Are you serious!! I admired your picture several times before I read the words you typed and never even registered there was a ladder in the picture!
You have such a great mind! Thank you for being so creative and inspiring in such a funky, rustic, affordable way.
a hui hou, Shelly
Donna you are my kind of Christmas crafting genius. 🙂
I would love for you to visit DTA as I am in the midst of a “Gifts You Can Make” series.
Be merry and bright!
Funky junk that is NOT! Absolutely STUNNING! LOVE the look both on your tree and the staircase. Gotta pin this to save for next year! THANK YOU for sharing over at Centsational Girl’s Christmas Craft link-up!!! xo
Have a Merry Funky Christmas!!
😀 Lynda
seriously genius! I am so pinning this for next year. Thanks for sharing! Happy Christmas to you and yours!
Love this! I had a thought though… What about using some cinnamon sticks interspersed throughout? It would give such a lovely holiday smell!
Now that I have about a million branches down… I think I will make this!
Thanks for the inspiration!
Susan
LOVE YOU!! Love your stuff. You inspire me to try harder. I want to be a junk salvager mixed with nature finds. I just get stifled sometimes or scared to step out and take more chances. You make my heart feel like it can take more risks.
Great Idaa!! Love it. We are doing a woodland theme this year and this would be perfect.
great idea – check out our facebook- love sharing ideas- thanks, brenda
Love the twig garland , but I love all your stuff I have seen thus far …I am like a kid in a candy store …having fun checking out your work ..and creativeness.