How to Make a Mantelpiece Garland Using Natural Materials
Decorating your home for Christmas is a great way to bring the outdoors in. This mantelpiece garland is a beautiful and easy way to add some festive cheer to your home using natural materials from your garden.
Materials
- Evergreens with waxy leaves, such as euonymus, ivy, and vay
- Dried flower heads, such as cardoons, hydrangeas, and gypsophila
- House plants, such as cyclamens and orchids
- Secateurs
- String
- Scissors
- Nails
- Hammer
- Candles (optional)
Instructions
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Prepare the base: Hammer in two nails each end of the mantlepiece, and tie a length of string between them – one at the front of the mantlepiece, one at the back. These will be used to attach the foliage to.
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Add evergreens: Starting at one end, add evergreens by tying them to the strings using the most interesting foliage at the front. Use foliage that drapes well, such as ivy, for the ends, ensuring foliage will be well away from a lit fire.
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Decorate with house plants and dried flowerheads: Add in the house plants towards the back of the display, using additional foliage to hide their pots if needed. Use dried flowers such as cardoons, hydrangea heads, and gypsophila to add texture and interest across the front of the garland.
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Add candles (optional): Finally, slot in candles in positions where their tips will be away from foliage. If you light the candles, ensure that no foliage is close enough to catch fire, and never leave the lit candles unattended by an adult.
Tips
- Use a variety of evergreens with different textures and colors to create a more interesting garland.
- If you don’t have any dried flower heads, you can use fresh flowers instead. Just be sure to remove the leaves from the stems so that they don’t wilt.
- Add some battery-operated fairy lights to your garland for a touch of extra sparkle.
- This garland is a great way to use up any leftover foliage and flowers from your garden.
- Be creative and have fun! There are no rules when it comes to making a mantelpiece garland.
Benefits of Using Natural Materials
Using natural materials to decorate your home for Christmas is a great way to:
- Save money: Natural materials are often free or very inexpensive.
- Be eco-friendly: Natural materials are biodegradable and compostable, so they won’t harm the environment.
- Create a unique and personal look: Natural materials add a touch of rustic charm to your home.
- Bring the outdoors in: Natural materials can help to bring the beauty of the outdoors into your home.
So what are you waiting for? Get creative and make your own mantelpiece garland using natural materials today!
