Patriotic Garland by Tammy
Equipment
- Scissors
- Wire Cutters
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
- Zip ties or pipe cleaners
Materials
Base:
- 9' red garland Deco Exchange
Mesh:
- Red, white, and blue stripe mesh
Ribbon:
- 4" D.Lux blue and white polka dot ribbon Deco Exchange
- 2.5" red with Swiss dots ribbon Deco Exchange
- 1" patriotic plaid ribbon Farrisilk
- 1" patriotic stripe ribbon Farrisilk
Instructions
Prep the Garland Base:
- Fluff out the red garland and shape it for a balanced, full appearance. Spread out branches to create anchor points for mesh and ribbon.
Add the Mesh:
- Cut the stripe mesh into 10-12 inch strips or 15-inch ruffles (based on desired fullness).
- Add mesh to the garland using the twist ties built into the base or secure with zip ties.
- Alternate direction and layering for dimension.
Make the Bow:
- Create a large patriotic bow with 5-6 loops of the 4-inch ribbon, layered with 2.5-inch and 1-inch ribbons.
- Use a zip tie or pipe cleaner to hold the bow together.
- Place the bow at the center or slightly off-center depending on your layout style.
Add Ribbon Tails:
- Cut 12-14 inch ribbon strips with dovetail ends.
- Layer a 2.5-inch ribbon with a 1-inch ribbon and pinch in the center to form tails.
- Secure tails throughout the garland, alternating direction and ribbon combos.
Final Touches:
- Fluff all ribbon loops and tails.
- Fill in gaps with remaining ribbon or mesh.
- Check the back and underside to make sure everything is secure and evenly spaced.