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    Sew Woodsy » Holiday » Valentine's Day

    Published: Jan 23, 2012 · Modified: Jun 6, 2022 by Katie · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Valentine Day Garland

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    Create a Valentine day garland using store bought garland and adding ribbons and bows to it to make it your own!

    Valentine's garland with other valentine decor on a shelf.

    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!

    Valentine decorations at Michaels craft store.

    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
    • How to Make Valentine Day Garland
    • Valentine Crafts

    Supplies

    Supplies on table; garland, red, pink, and purple ribbon scraps and scissors.
    • 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

    Tinsel garden with cut pink and red ribbon scraps.

    Decide how long each of your pieces of ribbon are going to be. I cut 8-10 inch strips of ribbon.

    Tinsel garland with scraps of ribbon tied to it.

    Begin tieing the ribbon in even spaces on your dollar store garland.

    Close up of garland with ribbon tied to it.

    Once you’ve used up all your ribbon or until you are satisfied with how it looks your done!

    Black shelf with garland and paper hearts hanging from it.

     Hang your garland in its desired location. For good measure I draped last years paper heart garland over it.

    Wooden love sign with garland tied to it.

    Take note: I attached the beautiful Valentine inspired Spiky Bow & Bow Tie Stacked bows to my garland!

    Close up of ribbon and bow garland on a black shelf with picture frame of husband and wife.

    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!

    • Heart Garland
    • Printable Valentines Coloring Pages
    • Love is My Religion Pillow Cover
    • Burlap and Felt Heart Garden Flag

    Disclaimer: There are affiliate links in this post. That means if you purchase from a link I make a small percentage at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting Sew Woodsy!

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    Comments

    1. cynthia says

      January 23, 2012 at 8:07 am

      I was inspired by the same garland at michael’s. However… it was 19.99, here in Canada!

      Reply
    2. Tonia @ The Gunny Sack says

      January 23, 2012 at 8:26 am

      I really should make a garland for my mantel…maybe I will work on that today. Yours turned out really cute!

      Reply
      • Mrs. Woodsy aka Katie says

        January 23, 2012 at 10:36 am

        Thanks! It’s super easy and takes no time at all and relatively no money!

        Reply
    3. Lindy @ Itsy Bitsy Paper says

      January 23, 2012 at 9:49 am

      LOVE this garland! I hope you will link up to my I Heart Projects Party!
      http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com/2012/01/i-heart-projects-linky-party.html

      Reply
      • Mrs. Woodsy aka Katie says

        January 23, 2012 at 10:36 am

        Thanks for the invite! I’ll go link up now!

        Reply
    4. Bronwyn (Queen B) says

      January 23, 2012 at 11:25 am

      I like your better than the Michaels one. I love the dangling hearts. Well done!

      Reply
      • Mrs. Woodsy aka Katie says

        January 23, 2012 at 1:39 pm

        Why thank you! The dangling hearts are just paper sewn together through a sewing machine! I made them last year–super easy!

        Reply
    5. Sarah Forhan says

      January 23, 2012 at 1:21 pm

      So pretty Katie! I love the final pictures they just look amazing!

      Reply
      • Mrs. Woodsy aka Katie says

        January 23, 2012 at 1:39 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    6. Jodi says

      January 23, 2012 at 3:14 pm

      love this!! I must try this soon! 🙂

      Reply
    7. Brittany says

      January 24, 2012 at 2:08 am

      Your garland is darling! I’ve made fabric and ribbon scrap garlands before (I call them ragamuffin garlands!) but I’ve never included tinsel garland before. I am so going to try this sometime! Thanks for sharing! 🙂

      Reply
    8. Johnnie says

      January 24, 2012 at 6:05 am

      Katie, this is adorable! Sharing everywhere…

      Reply
      • Mrs. Woodsy aka Katie says

        January 24, 2012 at 1:19 pm

        Thanks!

        Reply
    9. Eva Scott says

      January 24, 2012 at 9:24 pm

      Super cute! I love it all put together with the garland from the Dollar Store. Clever!! Where did you get that wooden LOVE thing? So cute!

      Reply
      • Mrs. Woodsy aka Katie says

        January 25, 2012 at 6:47 am

        Thanks, Eva! Mr. Woodsy made the LOVE sign;

        Reply
    10. Debs says

      January 25, 2012 at 5:41 am

      I totally love this garland! I would never have thought to use tinsel, probably b/c I usually dislike the stuff but seeing how yours has turned out I am going to eat my words…to the point of having a go at making one myself! 🙂

      Reply
      • Mrs. Woodsy aka Katie says

        January 25, 2012 at 6:46 am

        Awe, shucks… Thanks! I am not a fan of the tinsel garland either, but when you “jazz” it up you can really make it look so much more desirable to the eye!

        Reply
    11. Linda says

      January 26, 2012 at 3:42 pm

      The garland is adorable. Please link it up to my Show It Off Thursdays party at:

      http://ornamentplace.com/?p=1752

      Thanks so much!! Linda

      Reply
    12. Wendys Hat says

      February 10, 2012 at 2:49 am

      Really cute!

      Reply

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