Create a Valentine day garland using store bought garland and adding ribbons and bows to it to make it your own!
![Scrap Ribbon Valentine Garland 6 Valentine's garland with other valentine decor on a shelf.](https://sewwoodsy.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Scrap-Ribbon-Valentine-Garland-6.jpg)
I’m here to share with you today on how to make your very own Valentine Day Garland for a fraction of the price. I am making the effort to not spend a lot of money on craft supplies this year, and in doing so using more of the supplies I already own. I got this garland idea while cruising the Valentine aisle at Michaels Craft Store. That is when I realized it was finally time for me to stop hoarding my scraps of ribbon and put them to good use!
![IMG_4379 Valentine decorations at Michaels craft store.](https://sewwoodsy.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/IMG_4379.jpg)
I saw this Valentine Day Garland and loved it, but didn’t want to spend $12.99 on a strand of garland. I also didn’t want it as busy as the one I had seen at Michaels. I originally was going to use a long strip of ribbon and tie the ribbon onto it, but then later decided to splurge and spend $1 at the Dollar Store on a Valentine’s strand of garland. This is super easy to do and can make a big impact in the Valentine’s vignette you create!
Table of contents
Supplies
![Scrap Ribbon Valentine Garland 1 Supplies on table; garland, red, pink, and purple ribbon scraps and scissors.](https://sewwoodsy.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Scrap-Ribbon-Valentine-Garland-1.jpg)
- Valentine Garland – You can find this either at the Dollar Store or even at your local craft store.
- Scrap Ribbon
- Scissors
- Bowdabra and Bow Making Supplies
How to Make Valentine Day Garland
![Scrap Ribbon Valentine Garland 3 Tinsel garden with cut pink and red ribbon scraps.](https://sewwoodsy.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Scrap-Ribbon-Valentine-Garland-3.jpg)
Decide how long each of your pieces of ribbon are going to be. I cut 8-10 inch strips of ribbon.
![Scrap Ribbon Valentine Garland 2 Tinsel garland with scraps of ribbon tied to it.](https://sewwoodsy.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Scrap-Ribbon-Valentine-Garland-2.jpg)
Begin tieing the ribbon in even spaces on your dollar store garland.
![Scrap Ribbon Valentine Garland 4 Close up of garland with ribbon tied to it.](https://sewwoodsy.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Scrap-Ribbon-Valentine-Garland-4.jpg)
Once you’ve used up all your ribbon or until you are satisfied with how it looks your done!
![Scrap Ribbon Valentine Garland 6-1 Black shelf with garland and paper hearts hanging from it.](https://sewwoodsy.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Scrap-Ribbon-Valentine-Garland-6-1.jpg)
Hang your garland in its desired location. For good measure I draped last years paper heart garland over it.
![Scrap Ribbon Valentine Garland 5 Wooden love sign with garland tied to it.](https://sewwoodsy.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Scrap-Ribbon-Valentine-Garland-5.jpg)
Take note: I attached the beautiful Valentine inspired Spiky Bow & Bow Tie Stacked bows to my garland!
![Scrap Ribbon Valentine Garland 7 Close up of ribbon and bow garland on a black shelf with picture frame of husband and wife.](https://sewwoodsy.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Scrap-Ribbon-Valentine-Garland-7.jpg)
Since I don’t have a mantel I hang my garland on my shelves above our tv and place my favorite “romantic” photos of Mr. Woodsy & I. This photo was taken almost 5 years ago during our engagement photo shoot. Crazy how quickly time passes us by!
Valentine Crafts
Here are a few more adorable Valentines day crafts you can make for your home!
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