Homemade Fun: Doily Christmas Garland

I know, I know, again with the garland/bunting!!! You know I love it 🙂 This one has to be one of the easiest garlands I have ever made.

Paper doilies dyed with food colouring! You can find my inspiration and some detailed instructions over at Charlotte’s Fancy (found via Lil Magoolie). By the way, if you decide to make one I didn’t dilute my food colouring as I wanted the deeper red and green for Christmas.

I love the way it hangs and sways in the breeze.

Do you hang garland as part of your Christmas decorations?

Christie Burnett is an early childhood teacher, presenter, writer and the editor of Childhood 101. More importantly, she is a Mum who believes wholeheartedly in the value of children learning through play, the importance of quality early education, and the togetherness of family.

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Sarah says
December 1, 2010 at 10:54 AM

So pretty... I've been looking for paper doilies lately but can't find them. I have even resorted to saving a couple that were placed under the biscuits we ordered at a cafe recently. Spilled babycino stains and all! We made fairy dresses out of them. But your garland is darling.
Have you made an advent calendar? I'm wondering if I could whip one up now, and if anyone around here would notice if we started on the second!
Christie - Childhood 101 says
December 1, 2010 at 11:05 AM

Sarah, our doilies are from Riot Art. I think they have an online store? We have a store bought advent calendar which I wrote about last Christmas - https://www.childhood101.com/2009/11/ready-for-december.html - and honestly, I don't think the children would mind starting on the 2nd at all :)
Busy Brissy Mum says
December 1, 2010 at 11:29 AM

Beautiful Christie. You are one creative mamma.
Cate says
December 1, 2010 at 12:00 PM

So bright and happy! Everyone has been making such stunning garlands and bunting - I really must get cracking on mine!! xxxCate
SquiggleMum says
December 2, 2010 at 2:29 AM

Love, love, love. I've bought doilies from Riot this year too, but I got the pre coloured ones to use with brown paper for wrapping!
Be A Fun Mum says
December 2, 2010 at 8:50 AM

Ha! I love it! So simple but looks great.

Homemade Fun: Doily Christmas Garland

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