{"id":67749,"date":"2022-12-12T13:18:05","date_gmt":"2022-12-12T20:18:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/?p=67749"},"modified":"2022-12-12T13:23:00","modified_gmt":"2022-12-12T20:23:00","slug":"diy-holiday-fabric-garland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/diy-holiday-fabric-garland\/","title":{"rendered":"Get your craft on: DIY holiday fabric garland"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There\u2019s nothing quite like the warm, fuzzy satisfaction that comes from plopping down on the couch and taking in the surrounding holiday d\u00e9cor that you spent the last few hours (OK, days) putting up. The twinkling Christmas lights and assorted ornaments, weirdly creepy figurines, colorful table runners and childhood stockings make this eclectic, chaotic holiday display a thing of beauty. But as I marveled at my craftsmanship, something was missing: a homemade festive fabric garland. It was exactly what my mantel needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reasons why I love this craft: <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Inexpensive<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014Since you need so few supplies and can shop around for cheap fabric, this is a great decoration to add to your collection for only a few smackeroos!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ridiculously easy<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014We all have that friend (who is definitely not you) with ZERO creative ability. So long as they (you) can cut a semi-straight line and tie a standard knot, they (you) are well on their way to a beautiful garland to brag about every year.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Can be done two ways to create different looks AND can be made with any color fabric<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014meaning you can make one for every holiday (or one to leave up all year round!).\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mindless<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014This is a great craft to do in a group (plus, splitting the cost of supplies makes it even cheaper!). Keeping a conversation is easy while you work because it requires (basically) no thought at all.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So, put on a cheesy Christmas movie (I\u2019d recommend Netflix\u2019s \u201cFalling for Christmas\u201d or Hulu\u2019s \u201cCatering Christmas\u201d) or your favorite holiday record, make a cup of hot cocoa or tea, find a table or large surface you can spread out and get to crafting!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Supplies: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(all of which can be purchased at your local fabric\/craft store)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wordpresst\/uploads\/sites\/153\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/IMG_4069.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-67753\" src=\"http:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wordpresst\/uploads\/sites\/153\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/IMG_4069.jpg\" alt=\"Craft supplies\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2022\/12\/IMG_4069.jpg 800w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2022\/12\/IMG_4069-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2022\/12\/IMG_4069-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Scissors<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Tenn-Well-Strong-Natural-Packaging\/dp\/B076GYH9TL\/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1W21PVPHOUCHI&amp;keywords=thick+twine&amp;qid=1670606907&amp;sprefix=thick+twine%2Caps%2C147&amp;sr=8-5\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Thick twine<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Lion-Brand-Yarn-Hometown-Houston\/dp\/B0042TJLL4\/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1FL3G20MQHV11&amp;keywords=thick+yarn&amp;qid=1670606949&amp;sprefix=thick+yarn%2Caps%2C135&amp;sr=8-5\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">thick yarn<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (at least 6 feet, depending on how long you want to make your garland)\u2014I love the look of twine, but it\u2019s important to note that about 95 percent of it will be covered. And yarn is a much cheaper alternative.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Two+ different fabrics (totaling about a half-yard\u2014may be more or less depending on how long you make your garland)\u2014Put some thought into the fabric you get; make sure to get both patterns and solids that complement each other. I ended up getting six different fabrics (which may have been overkill). It\u2019s also important to note that you don\u2019t have to get holiday fabric. The type of fabric (flannel, cotton, linen, satin, etc.) doesn\u2019t matter\u2014I usually just head straight to the sale section and pick some coordinating colors and patterns from there.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are two different approaches to fabric garland. So, before you get started, determine which look you like best and follow the coordinating instructions below.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Option 1\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<strong>Option 2<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wordpresst\/uploads\/sites\/153\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/combo.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-67752\" src=\"http:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wordpresst\/uploads\/sites\/153\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/combo.jpg\" alt=\"Two options of fabric garland\" width=\"1693\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2022\/12\/combo.jpg 1693w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2022\/12\/combo-300x94.jpg 300w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2022\/12\/combo-1024x322.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2022\/12\/combo-768x242.jpg 768w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2022\/12\/combo-1536x484.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1693px) 100vw, 1693px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Instructions for option 1 (slightly more complicated):<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"http:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wordpresst\/uploads\/sites\/153\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/IMG_4078.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-67758 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wordpresst\/uploads\/sites\/153\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/IMG_4078.jpg\" alt=\"Scissors cut strip of fabric\" width=\"150\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2022\/12\/IMG_4078.jpg 533w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2022\/12\/IMG_4078-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>Gather your supplies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cut your fabric into long strips, about 1.5 inches wide by 9 inches long, making sure you have the same number of strips for each fabric. (For reference, I used 56 strips of fabric to make a garland for my 66-inch TV stand.) (TIP: While these fabric strips should be generally straight, they do not need to be perfect. From afar, you won\u2019t be able to tell if they are slightly crooked or have jagged edges.)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> (TIP: Once you have one strip cut, use it as a template to cut your other strips.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Color-coordinate your fabric strips into piles and place them in the order you prefer.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cut your rope or yarn to your preferred length. (TIP: Measure where you would like to hang your garland, then add at least two feet to account for a loose hang and room on the ends to tie it up. You can always cut it shorter after the fact.) If you don\u2019t know where you\u2019d like to hang it, leave the rope or yarn uncut on the spool\u2014<a href=\"http:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wordpresst\/uploads\/sites\/153\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/IMG_4083.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-67755 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wordpresst\/uploads\/sites\/153\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/IMG_4083.jpg\" alt=\"Piles of fabric strips\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2022\/12\/IMG_4083.jpg 800w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2022\/12\/IMG_4083-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2022\/12\/IMG_4083-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/><\/a>that way, you can continue to add more length as you go.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Make sure to leave 10 inches of rope or yarn at each end.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Grab a fabric strip. Fold the fabric in half widthwise, then fold fabric in half lengthwise. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Place folded fabric behind rope or yarn with a small loop at the top.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Placing your index and pointer finger through the small loop at the top, pull the ends of fabric up through the loop, so it creates a small triangle at the top (similar to a necktie). (TIP: Don\u2019t pull your fabric too tight. You want it secure but still easy enough to slide up and down the string.)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wordpresst\/uploads\/sites\/153\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/knot.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-67761\" src=\"http:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wordpresst\/uploads\/sites\/153\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/knot.jpg\" alt=\"How to make a knot\" width=\"3349\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2022\/12\/knot.jpg 3349w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2022\/12\/knot-300x48.jpg 300w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2022\/12\/knot-1024x163.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2022\/12\/knot-768x122.jpg 768w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2022\/12\/knot-1536x244.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2022\/12\/knot-2048x326.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3349px) 100vw, 3349px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Repeat steps 6-8, alternating between your piles of fabric and leaving a bit of wiggle room around each fabric strip. (I\u2019m a bit OCD, so I made sure my fabric strips stayed in the same pattern throughout the length of the garland: black polka dot\u2014red plaid\u2014 white plaid\u2014green\u2014color plaid\u2014red polka dot. If you like the more freeform, artsy look, feel free to switch up your pattern throughout.) <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-67762 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wordpresst\/uploads\/sites\/153\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/IMG_4096.jpg\" alt=\"Fabric tied on string\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2022\/12\/IMG_4096.jpg 800w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2022\/12\/IMG_4096-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2022\/12\/IMG_4096-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/>Once you\u2019ve finished filling your rope or twine with your fabric strips and making sure you add another 10 inches to the end, cut to length (if you haven\u2019t already). (TIP: These knotted fabric strips should slide along the rope easily, so feel free to arrange them until you get the desired look.) <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hang your garland on your favorite mantle, table or shelf, around your staircase railing or above a door. (TIP: Add <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/DECORA-Sturdy-Wooden-Clothespins-100pcs\/dp\/B01FVZSVHC\/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2B86M1ZMN7XBZ&amp;keywords=small+clothespins&amp;qid=1670607541&amp;sprefix=small+clothespins%2Caps%2C151&amp;sr=8-5\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">small clothespins<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> between your fabric strips and use them to display your holiday cards!)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Take a picture, post to social media, send us a picture of you and your garland on display at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:inside@nau.edu\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">inside@nau.edu<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and brag about your creative prowess.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wordpresst\/uploads\/sites\/153\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Garland1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-67763\" src=\"http:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wordpresst\/uploads\/sites\/153\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Garland1.jpg\" alt=\"Garland hangs on furniture\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2022\/12\/Garland1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2022\/12\/Garland1-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Instructions for option 2 (easier and faster):<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gather your supplies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"http:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wordpresst\/uploads\/sites\/153\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/IMG_4076.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-67764 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wordpresst\/uploads\/sites\/153\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/IMG_4076.jpg\" alt=\"Short strip of fabric\" width=\"150\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2022\/12\/IMG_4076.jpg 533w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2022\/12\/IMG_4076-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>Cut your fabric into short strips, about 1 inch wide by 4 inches long, making sure you have the same number of strips for each fabric. (TIP: While these fabric strips should be generally straight, they do not need to be perfect. From afar, you won\u2019t be able to tell if they are slightly crooked or have jagged edges.)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Color-coordinate your fabric strips into piles and place them in the order you prefer.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cut your rope or yarn to the size you prefer. (TIP: Measure where you would like to hang your garland, then add at least two feet to account for a loose hang and room on the ends to tie it up. You can always cut it shorter after the fact.) If you don\u2019t know where you\u2019d like to hang it, leave the rope or yarn uncut on the spool\u2014that way, you can continue to add more length as you go.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Make sure to leave 10 inches of rope or yarn at each end.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Grab a fabric strip. Place the fabric strip behind rope or yarn and tie it around with a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Overhand_knot\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">standard overhand knot<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. (PROTIP: Don\u2019t pull your fabric too tight. You want it secure but still easy enough to slide up and down the string.)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wordpresst\/uploads\/sites\/153\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Garland2_knot.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-67765\" src=\"http:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wordpresst\/uploads\/sites\/153\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Garland2_knot.jpg\" alt=\"How to tie a knot\" width=\"2495\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2022\/12\/Garland2_knot.jpg 2495w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2022\/12\/Garland2_knot-300x64.jpg 300w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2022\/12\/Garland2_knot-1024x219.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2022\/12\/Garland2_knot-768x164.jpg 768w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2022\/12\/Garland2_knot-1536x328.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2022\/12\/Garland2_knot-2048x438.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2495px) 100vw, 2495px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Repeat step 6, alternating between your piles of fabric. (I\u2019m a bit OCD, so I made sure my fabric strips stayed in the same pattern throughout the length of the garland: black polka dot\u2014red plaid\u2014 white plaid\u2014green\u2014color plaid\u2014red polka dot. If you like the more freeform, artsy look, feel free to switch up your pattern throughout.) <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once you\u2019ve reached the desired length of your garland and making sure you add another 10 inches to the end, cut it to length (if you haven\u2019t already).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hang your garland on your favorite mantle, table or shelf, around your staircase railing or above a door. (TIP: Add <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/DECORA-Sturdy-Wooden-Clothespins-100pcs\/dp\/B01FVZSVHC\/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2B86M1ZMN7XBZ&amp;keywords=small+clothespins&amp;qid=1670607541&amp;sprefix=small+clothespins%2Caps%2C151&amp;sr=8-5\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">small clothespins<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> between your fabric strips and use them to display your holiday cards!)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Take a picture, post to social media, send us a picture of you and your garland on display at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:inside@nau.edu\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">inside@nau.edu<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and brag about your creative prowess.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\"><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wordpresst\/uploads\/sites\/153\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Garland2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-67766\" src=\"http:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wordpresst\/uploads\/sites\/153\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Garland2.jpg\" alt=\"Garland on mantle\" width=\"640\" height=\"452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2022\/12\/Garland2.jpg 640w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2022\/12\/Garland2-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With the ability to use different color fabrics and other decorative elements (ribbon, lace, burlap, lights, etc.), the possibilities for this craft really are endless. (For my fall garland, I added <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Jdesun-Pieces-Wooden-Natural-Diameter\/dp\/B07PYWQDB4\/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1F4KS78W6RHZR&amp;keywords=large%2Bwooden%2Bbeads&amp;qid=1670606730&amp;sprefix=large%2Bwooden%2Bbeads%2Caps%2C250&amp;sr=8-4&amp;th=1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">large wooden beads<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in between every third strip to add some dimension and interest\u2014it turned out great!) AND, if you have leftover fabric, there are so many options to put it to use, including another garland strand or these <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kastyles.co\/diy-foam-board-christmas-trees\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">adorable fabric trees<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wordpresst\/uploads\/sites\/153\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/trees.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-67767\" src=\"http:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wordpresst\/uploads\/sites\/153\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/trees.jpg\" alt=\"fabric trees\" width=\"640\" height=\"377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2022\/12\/trees.jpg 640w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2022\/12\/trees-300x177.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hope you enjoy this craft. Happy holidays, Jacks!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wordpresst\/uploads\/sites\/153\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/NAU_primary-281_3514.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-56007\" src=\"http:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wordpresst\/uploads\/sites\/153\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/NAU_primary-281_3514-300x213.png\" alt=\"Northern Arizona University Logo\" width=\"158\" height=\"112\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2019\/06\/NAU_primary-281_3514-300x213.png 300w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2019\/06\/NAU_primary-281_3514-768x546.png 768w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2019\/06\/NAU_primary-281_3514-600x426.png 600w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2019\/06\/NAU_primary-281_3514.png 905w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 158px) 100vw, 158px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Carly Banks | NAU Communications<br \/>\n(928) 523-5582 | <a href=\"mailto:carly.banks@nau.edu\">carly.banks@nau.edu<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><a class=\"search-results-excerpt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/diy-holiday-fabric-garland\/\">There\u2019s nothing quite like the warm, fuzzy satisfaction that comes from plopping down on the couch and taking in the surrounding holiday d\u00e9cor that you spent the last few hours (OK, days) putting up. The twinkling Christmas lights and assorted ornaments, weirdly creepy figurines, colorful table runners and childhood stockings make this eclectic, chaotic holiday&hellip;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":51,"featured_media":67779,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1816],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-67749","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lumberjack-lifestyle"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67749","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/51"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=67749"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67749\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/67779"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=67749"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=67749"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=67749"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}