Pink and Green Fabric Garland for Spring

This was NOT one of those quick and easy projects. Far from it! I actually started making this garland a year ago. I did stop for a long time, though. :)

I found the inspiration at Two Shades of Pink - flowers and leaf vine garland.

I made the flowers according to her directions (a year ago!), however, I found them too floppy. I decided to use Heat n Bond to make the fabric two layered and then cut out the petals. This made much sturdier flowers. I also made way more green leaves than in the original.  I don't like to see bare string/ribbon/jute in a banner. I love the fullness of this garland.

Close up view:

Materials needed - if you are crazy enough to make one of these!

• pink fabric - maybe a yard?
• green fabric - two different patterns
• jute 
• Heat n Bond 
• felt for the backs of the flowers
• floral wire
• buttons 
• glue gun.

Here is a view of the entire banner. Click to enlarge.

I think this project may have pushed me over the edge to getting a Silhouette die-cutting machine.
I spent WAY too much time tracing and cutting out fabric!Pin It

Tie One On - Spring Garland

I started creating my Spring mantle but it needed something more. I decided to make a green rag garland. I made one before with a Christmas theme but that was fabric tied on a string of lights.

I bought 6 fat quarters (2 of each design) and a 1/4 yard of another fabric in various shades of green. I cut 1 3/4 inch by 9 inch strips. I used bakers twine to tie the fabric onto. Here is the finished project.

And a close up.

I'll be ready to share my Spring mantle soon.Pin It