In this tutorial I’ll show you how to make an evergreen garland for an extra dash of holiday cheer in your doorway.

MATERIALS USED:
Rope
Hand pruners
22 gauge wreath wire
Evergreens (holly, fir, pine)
Pine cones
Wiltstop

Last year I got hired to decorate The Dalai Java (the local coffee shop with the world’s great hot chocolate!), which was super fun. One of the things I did was to make a big, bushy garland to go around the door. I documented the process, as I’ve had several people ask me how to make an evergreen garland.

If you have a lot of evergreens, put them to use as a beautiful evergreen Christmas garland. While it is very time consuming, the end effect is well worth the effort.

It doesn’t take many materials, just a rope for a base, and some greens to cover it. The trick to making it look great is to use multiple types of greens. I mixed holly, fir, and white pine boughs on my garland to give it lots of texture.

Finish by adding a few pine cones at equal intervals and you’ll have a beautiful garland. If you want it to last longer, hang it outside, and spray it with Wiltstop (or something similar). And you can also spritz it with a little water every couple of days to keep it moist.

How to Make an Evergreen Garland video tutorial by Amber Reifsteck, The Woodland Elf
*Some of the above links may be affiliate links*

The information provided on this website is for general information purposes only. If you choose to rely on the information on this website, you do so at your own risk and you assume responsibility for the results. (Full disclaimer here)

Enjoy this post? Click here to subscribe by email and get new posts delivered to your inbox.

Ads by Google