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This easy to do project will add wonderful scents to your decorating. It can be included with festivities of any season or as a decoration to be enjoyed all year. The fun part is mixing and matching materials to get a different, unique look every time.Note (2 & 3)
Suggested Materials (Let your imagination add to the list)
- Rose Hips
- Whole Chili Peppers - Note (1)
- Bay Leaf
- Dried Apple Slices - 1/4" thick
- Dried Orange Slices - 1/4" thick
- Dried Miniature Corn
- Pomegranates
- Cinnamon Sticks
- Whole Garlic Bulbs
- Strips of Colored Fabric (1" to 1 1/2" x 6") - Fabric can be torn or cut with regular or pinking shears depending on the effect required. Buttons - Shank buttons can be used; however, they do not have the same effect as flat buttons
Needed MaterialsDecide where you want to display your garland and then gather the materials you will need to complete your project. Quantities will be dependent on length desired.
- Large-eyed needle such as a bodkin although a sharper point may be required to penetrate some materials.
- Dental floss (unflavored) - Note (2)
- Drill with very small bit ~ OR ~ Hammer and small finishing nail. This will be used to make a hole in the cinnamon sticks
Note (1) It is recommended to use rubber gloves when working with chili peppers. Note (2) Starting length of floss is approximately eight feet long. The length of floss can be shorter or longer dependent on end use. This will be folded in half and knotted after threading needle. To ensure materials don't slip off the thread, use a double knot. Leave a tail of floss at least six inches long. Note (3) Threads can be joined in the middle of the project should a longer length be required. With six or more inches of floss left on the needle, cut the floss as close to the needle as possible. Thread the needle with the additional floss, double it, but do not tie a knot in it. Attach to garland floss, securing with a couple of knots as close to the end of the last item on your garland as possible. Cut loose ends to approximately one-inch tails. The tails should be hidden as you continue with your garland.
Kitchen Garland