Yesterday I shared this photo on my Instagram feed of our living room mantel, and I had so many messages asking where I got the garland from  so, I thought I’d share it all here

…it cost a total of $9!

Here’s how I made it…

I started with this basic basic faux garland from Kmart. It’s a great base to start with, however, I wouldn’t use it on its own. It’s really sparse, and very fake looking.

So, I went out into the garden and down to the paddocks to gather up some greenery. I got some pine branches, some gumnuts, and some of this long leaf native.

First up, I used some clear mapping pins to fix the faux garland onto the mantel piece, and ‘fluffed’ up the wire branches to be able to support the real greenery I was putting in. Then it was just a matter of adding the greenery in. I started with the pine along the ends, then the gumnuts to fill it out more, and finally the longer leafed native. I just tucked the branches under and through the wire garland. Any pieces that needed more support, I just wrapped the wire braces around the real greenery. Pretty simple really, but very effective.

Since this photo was taken yesterday, I’ve also added some copper wire lights. All in all, it was a pretty quick project. I added my white star and a cluster of candles on the other side of Mr Pickles, and our stockings, which I picked up last year from Spotlight.

I’d love to know what you think. ~Ness X

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