DIY Christmas Bead Garland
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I see tons of Christmas decorations out there, and one that caught my eye is these wood bead tree garlands. Since I always have wood beads, I thought, why not make one myself?
This is one of those projects where you can make it yourself for just slightly less than the store brands. Some of you might want to purchase if you don’t want to bother with the DIY. But it’s fun, and it’ll save ten bucks! Especially this time of year.
This is also a fun Christmas craft activity to involve the kids. They can help string the beads (just be careful with the needle). It’s excellent for that hand-eye coordination.
So let’s get started!
Things You’ll Need
- Wood Beads in assorted sizes ( I used these at 10mm, 12mm, and 14mm)
- String, floss, twine, etc. I used butcher’s twine.
- Needle
I think the easiest and quickest way to string your beads is by using a needle. It can be tricky to thread your string through those little holes. Using a needle allowed me to complete this bead garland project in minutes!
DIY Christmas Bead Garland
This is very similar to my wood bead garland for everyday decor. It is the same, but longer and with a different bead pattern. Ha!
You might be able to figure out how to do this, but I break down all the steps below. Again, I think using a needle is the key. It is much easier, primarily when stringing on those little beads. Just ensure your beads can still make it over the little knot on your needle.
Here is how to make your tree-beaded garland…
- You first want to cut your string to the length of your garland. I made mine 9 feet long. Tie a triple knot on one end of the string.
- Thread your needle and knot it at the other end. So, one end of your string should be knotted, and the other should have your needle knotted.
- Find your bead pattern! I went with a simple pattern: smaller to larger beads on repeat. You can peruse the stores for inspiration or copy their look entirely. I won’t tell.
- String your bead pattern on your thread. Periodically, you can push all your beads down to the end.
- Once all your beads are strung on, remove the needle and tie a triple knot at that end. Now you’re done!
These wood-beaded garlands look so pretty around your tree. But! That’s not the only place you can put them. You can also hang them on your mantel.
Or, you can hang them across a window or staircase. Drape them over a stack of books or nestle them between a trio of little Christmas trees. There are so many ways to use them.
I can’t wait to start decorating and incorporate all these fun little DIY projects into my Christmas decor this year. For more Christmas tutorials, check out these projects.