Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Felt Leaf Garland

I love creating with felt.  It's easy to work with and is available in so many gorgeous colors.  There are so many projects that can be made with felt.  In the past, I've shared a few pillow projects here on the blog.

Today I want to share with you a really simple felt project you can make for Christmas or any time of the year.  With so much inspiration, I decided to create my own felt leaf garland.

Here's what I did!  I started by purchasing felt online from Etsy.  Once my leaf template was selected, I traced and cut about 72 leaves.

Not all at once though!  I cut them over time.  Music helps!  A cutting machine would be quicker.
Then starting from the bottom I attached the leaves with hot glue to a long piece of scrap fabric.

Once it was complete, I thought it would be fun to hang it in an open doorway in my dining room.

I used a few push pins to keep it in place.

I added mini globe lights and ribbon bows to make it really festive.



I love the way the garland cascades down to the floor.

I'm tempted to leave it up all year!



I am linking this post to:
Kelly's Korner
Posted by
Labels: ,

45 comments:

  1. Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow December 3, 2014 at 11:47 AM

    Cute! I love that shade of green and it's extra special with the navy blue.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Kim December 3, 2014 at 11:58 AM

    This is really pretty Brandi! I have seen people decorate with magnolia leaves, but sadly there are none in my area...but now, with your felt trick I can fake it and have the look I crave! :) Thanks!

    ReplyDelete
  3. AnonymousDecember 3, 2014 at 12:14 PM

    Good Afternoon, Brandi. I love the color of green you have chosen and the blue bows really make the garland pop! I'm with you; I'd leave up year round. Have a great day. xoxo Mildred

    ReplyDelete
  4. DeeDecember 3, 2014 at 12:37 PM

    Brandi, you've done it again. I love your felt garland over the doorway and the lights and bows makes it even more lovely. Enjoy the rest of your day... :)

    ReplyDelete
  5. Sherry @ Thrift My HouseDecember 3, 2014 at 1:01 PM

    Great minds think alike or crazy minds LOL! I made tie pillows yesterday. I love working with felt. Love your garland. I say leave it up! You never know. You might start a new trend. Have fun decorating!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Champagne on TuesdaysDecember 3, 2014 at 2:05 PM

    Oh, so pretty! I'd be tempted to leave it up all year, too!

    ReplyDelete
  7. CatherineDecember 3, 2014 at 2:43 PM

    Dear Brandi, It does look beautiful and I don't blame you for wanting to leave it up. I say that each year with my decorations too. Everything looks so festive. I always feel a bit bad to take everything down. xo Catherine

    ReplyDelete
  8. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLRDecember 3, 2014 at 3:29 PM

    What a cute idea, Brandi! You always have the best crafting ideas!

    ReplyDelete
  9. Plum + TrinketDecember 3, 2014 at 4:07 PM

    Really adorable. Those felt scissors are quite the concoction!!

    ReplyDelete
  10. UnknownDecember 3, 2014 at 4:24 PM

    So pretty. Pretty and decorative.

    ReplyDelete
  11. Lory OwensDecember 3, 2014 at 4:54 PM

    Very creative! and really cute, and the bows add a nice touch.

    ReplyDelete
  12. Lisa @ Texas DecorDecember 3, 2014 at 4:59 PM

    You always have such cute ideas! It turned out really pretty and I love those three mirrors on the wall beside it! :)

    ReplyDelete
  13. Pura VidaDecember 3, 2014 at 5:38 PM

    it looks very pretty...and very homey yet sophisticated

    ReplyDelete
  14. ~~louise~~December 3, 2014 at 7:20 PM

    I must say Brandi, green is not one of my favorite colors by a long shot but, the shade you have chosen speaks festivities to me and that's a good thing. The first thing I thought of was how well it would go with your blue decorations. Lo and behold the bows!!!

    Want to know what a klutz I am, Brandi? Most likely I would have glued crooked "leaves" right to the wall and forget the bows and blinkers, lol...

    Thank you so much for sharing, Brandi...

    ReplyDelete
  15. sheerserendipityDecember 3, 2014 at 7:35 PM

    I love creating with felt too! Such a cute idea!

    ReplyDelete
  16. KitaDecember 3, 2014 at 8:26 PM

    So cute and such a different idea. I might do one that matches my tree in purple.

    ReplyDelete
  17. My Notting HillDecember 3, 2014 at 9:42 PM

    I'm really liking how you draped it over and down one side, very chic. Love the blue ribbon w/it too, looks great!

    ReplyDelete
  18. therelishedroostDecember 3, 2014 at 9:46 PM

    Oh you patient lady to cut all those leaves out!! It looks so wonderful it was definitely worth the work!

    ReplyDelete
  19. AnonymousDecember 3, 2014 at 11:27 PM

    I think this is fabulous! I love that it can be used year after year. And the blue bows add just the right touch!

    ReplyDelete
  20. Ordinary JDecember 3, 2014 at 11:47 PM

    The felt garland looks amazing with the lights on:)

    ReplyDelete
  21. Anne in the kitchenDecember 4, 2014 at 12:59 AM

    Cute! Really love the lights intertwined through it.

    ReplyDelete
  22. Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieDecember 4, 2014 at 3:24 AM

    Very pretty, Brandi! I still love the burlap pillow I won on your giveaway with the felt flower. You are so creative! Love your gold mirrors, too! xo Karen

    ReplyDelete
  23. RhondaDecember 4, 2014 at 7:49 AM

    Hi Brandi, I really like this project. Your shade of green choice and the navy bows make it especially classy. I say leave it up forever, twinkle lights just make everyone happy.

    ReplyDelete
  24. Kris @ Driven by DécorDecember 4, 2014 at 8:45 AM

    Brandi this is darling! I would want to leave it up all year too!!

    ReplyDelete
  25. Coulda shoulda wouldaDecember 4, 2014 at 10:04 AM

    You are so clever!! Love the felt leaves and want to recreate it somehow.

    ReplyDelete
  26. CharisaDecember 4, 2014 at 10:13 AM

    Ooh, I love felt too and this project is great. Nice work! How cute would these leaves be covering a wreath? Little red felt berries too! I think you may have just inspired me - thanks!

    ReplyDelete
  27. CharityDecember 4, 2014 at 12:27 PM

    Girl you are so creative ;) Love this and I also love greenery for the holidays! I always have real garland on my mantel for Christmas but maybe I'll have to try using felt. Thumbs up for this project!

    ReplyDelete
  28. MindyDecember 4, 2014 at 1:31 PM

    Oh my gosh, this is so, so cute!

    ReplyDelete
  29. mollymellDecember 4, 2014 at 3:37 PM

    It wouldn't be a bad idea to leave it all year around, it looks gorgeous, and the addition of the mini lights was so clever.

    Indeed a lovely diy.

    ReplyDelete
  30. BLOGZOOMDecember 4, 2014 at 7:56 PM


    Dear Brandi,

    You have so cute ideas! I like your suggestion!

    Kisses

    ReplyDelete
  31. Prims By The WaterDecember 4, 2014 at 8:12 PM

    How pretty with the blue ribbons and lights added to it! Janice

    ReplyDelete
  32. Mary Ann PickettDecember 5, 2014 at 1:30 AM

    Wow...You should leave it up all year :)

    ReplyDelete
  33. Maria ElenaDecember 5, 2014 at 7:06 AM

    How pretty! This is a beautiful project. Have a great weekend! Maria

    ReplyDelete
  34. White Lace and PromisesDecember 6, 2014 at 9:49 AM

    What a great idea! Love it!

    ReplyDelete
  35. Red Rose AlleyDecember 6, 2014 at 11:57 AM

    Brandi,
    This is such a pretty felt garland that you made. It is something that you can leave up until the new year. You did a great job, and the lights really add a special touch. I love green at Christmas time!

    ~Sheri

    ReplyDelete
  36. Red Rose AlleyDecember 6, 2014 at 12:01 PM

    Oh, I wanted to thank you for having the pop-up comments. It makes it a lot easier to comment, and I wish more of my blog friends had that. :~)

    Have a fun weekend.

    ~Sheri

    ReplyDelete
  37. Draffin BearsDecember 6, 2014 at 9:48 PM

    Hi Brandi,

    Love your felt leaf garland and such a great idea. Thanks for sharing. I would be tempted to leave it up all year too.

    Happy Sunday
    hugs
    Carolyn

    ReplyDelete
  38. AlayaDecember 7, 2014 at 3:57 PM

    absolutely adorable Brandi! I can see why you want to leave it up year round!

    ReplyDelete
  39. ℳartina @ Northern NestingDecember 8, 2014 at 7:49 AM

    Very cute! Love those pretty mirrors too!

    ReplyDelete
  40. Simply Suzannes at HomeDecember 9, 2014 at 9:34 AM

    LOVE this garland! What a great idea! They would even look beautiful as a table centerpiece. Perhaps if you double them for a fuller effect. Thanks for sharing!!
    Suzanne

    ReplyDelete
  41. Lisa @ Shine Your LightDecember 11, 2014 at 9:41 PM

    Brandi, I was just looking at a really pretty pillow at Homegoods that had a wreath of felt leaves sewn on it. I loved it and now I can make my own!! I have tons of felt...why have I never thought to use it for home decor? Your garland came out beautifully....love the way you hung it on your doorway.

    ReplyDelete
  42. Michele @ The Joyful HomeDecember 12, 2014 at 3:51 PM

    I love this idea! I came over from Kelly's Korner- I'm #16!

    ReplyDelete
  43. DebbieDecember 15, 2014 at 12:32 PM

    I love your leaf garland. It is so pretty and different from anything I've seen. I came over from Kelly's Korner. I'm #36!

    ReplyDelete
  44. UnknownDecember 15, 2014 at 11:43 PM

    This is really great! I would love it if you shared this at my link party Welcome to the Woods Wednesday, over at http://backwoodbabies.blogspot.com. The party will be up, and ready Tuesday evening. Hope to see you there.

    XOXO,
    Sarah

    ReplyDelete
  45. JaybirdFebruary 2, 2015 at 1:27 PM

    Now THAT is beautiful...but oh my aching old hands :^)
    I would for sure leave it up...it is gorgeous! What a great idea!
    Thanks for posting.
    Blessings,
    J

    ReplyDelete

Thank-you kindly for taking the time to leave me a comment. I respond to all questions through email.

Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)