How To Make Cheap Garland Look Expensive

I’m sure we all have a container hidden somewhere in our basement full of ugly Christmas garland. I am going to share with you how to make cheap garland look expensive. It will rival anything you could buy at Pottery Barn.

How To Make Cheap Garland Look Expensive

1. Wired Garland
2. Branches, twigs and stems from outdoors {faux twigs + branches work well too if you don’t want to use real}
3. Dried oranges
4. Ribbon of your choice
5. Pruning shears
6. 3M Command Cord Bundlers
7. Fine Mist Sprayer

In my yard, I found several different types of “Chrismas-y” type branches. Give your branches a little shake. You can even spray them with water. Allow them to dry just to be sure you don’t bring any critters.

After you collect and clean the branches, you will want to cut the twigs and branches down to size.

I chose to use pine, holly, and what I call “little Christmas trees” to create my garland. You will definitely want to wear gloves as you do this to protect your hands. Use the “branches” on your faux garland. Wrap them around your branches and twigs. This will hold them in place.

I attached all of my pine branches first. Then I hung the garland on the mantle to add the rest of my foliage. Using the 3M Command Cord Bundlers was a lifesaver and did a great job holding the garland. I screwed the 3M bundlers to the mantle. Mine wouldn’t stick to it. If you have a mantle that isn’t wood, it may work better.

I wanted to give my garland a pop of color. So, I dried some oranges. Then, I attached them to the garland with ornament hooks. You can find the recipe HERE.

When it comes to decorating, I like layers. I chose a pretty plaid. Additionally, I used satin black to create contrast on the garland.

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To complete the look of my mantle, I added a couple of stockings. I also included some driftwood trees and white houses.