DIY Velvet Ribbon Garland

Handmade touches are a simple way to add something personal to your Christmas decorating. This handmade velvet ribbon garland is an easy DIY to try. With just a few supplies, you can create a simple but gorgeous decoration to hand around your home and enjoy a screen-free crafting moment in the process.

DIY Velvet Ribbon Garland

Velvet ribbon adds a soft texture to decorations and works well on a mantel, staircase or Christmas tree. It's quick to make and a great project to try ahead of the festive season.

What You'll Need:

• • Ribbon
• • Fabric scissors
• • Glue gun

How To Make:

Step 1: Cut the ribbon into 10cm strips. You can experiment with shorter or longer strips to suit your style and display, just ensure to keep them all the same length.

Step 2: Apply a line of hot glue to one end of the ribbon and bring the two ends together pressing firmly to create your first loop. 

Step 3: Take another strip of ribbon and thread it through the first loop before gluing the ends together to secure it. Repeat this step, linking each new loop to the last, until your garland reaches your desired length.

Handmade Christmas Joy

Make yourself some fun Christmas decorations and enjoy some screen-free crafting at the same time. This DIY velvet ribbon garland adds warmth to your home whilst being reusable and full of handmade charm.

And if you want to try your hand at another Christmas craft, why not try making a fabric paper chain.