Here is a last minute easy DIY shabby chic Christmas garland I made with a light strand and an old curtain. I know Christmas is 13 days away, but believe it or not I’m still finding extra touches to add to my decorations. I added a light string to the table below my television and I love the lights at night. But every night I look at that blank strand of lights and I think about what I could add to dress it up and give it a shabby chic feel.
I’ve looked at all the garland strands in the stores when we go shopping and nothing fit the bill. Then one day I decided to cut up and old curtain into strips and tie the strips around the wire between each bulb.
Don’t make yourself crazy about making the strips perfect in length or width. Once you tie them to the strand you can’t tell at all. Once I had a section between bulbs done I kind of turned each piece so they weren’t all facing the same direction. I love the look, and the fraying of the fabric just adds to the shabby chic look.
Once I covered the whole light strand with the ties, I added some pearl ornaments I had. I have to say this was exactly what I was looking for. I really love the whole look this created.
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This is SO pretty Vicki! SUCH a great way to cover up those ugly cords!!!
Thank you Kristi! Merry Christmas!
This is beautiful! So creative, I like how it turned out, the whole table looks great.
Thanks Emily, Merry Christmas!
This is adorable and easy – my kind of craft! Pinned.
Thanks Sarah, Merry Christmas!
I’m still decorating, too. At some point, probably Christmas eve, I will stop and call it done. LOL Great idea for a garland…
Judith
Thank you Judith, I agree lol! Merry Christmas!
Great idea, Vicki! Love all the white decor! Hope you’re having a great week!
Thanks Kendra, Merry Christmas!
I am dubbing you the garland queen. Another beautiful idea. I love the lights in it!
Thank you Rachel lol, Merry Christmas!
So so pretty! I love the neutrals and would probably keep this up year round!
Thanks Breanna, Merry Christmas!
This is so cool!! I LOVE the impact that it has. I am pinning and remembering this for next year! Great idea, Vicki!
Thanks Bre, Merry Christmas!
What a GREAT idea! I’ll definitely be doing this NEXT year, thanks so much for sharing.
Merry Christmas
Judi in the UK
Thank you Judi, have a Merry Christmas!
I LOVE this idea!! I am such a perfectionist and cutting straight lines is something I am horrible at. This looks like the perfect project for me!!
Thank you Sydney, perfection not needed here lol! Have a very Merry Christmas!
Adorable!! Love it!
I absolutely love this shabby chic garland! Thanks for linking up to On Display Thursday!