Going gaga for garland

In between the gatherings of the weekend, I've done some material gathering for my next project. I lusted after this this and this last Christmas, so I rounded up the materials to make my own pom pom garland! Its for a new little white tree that followed me home from Michael's... I have a weakness for trees. Some people like to dress dolls. Me, I dress trees.

Ahem. Soooooo... I strung about nine feet or so, but ended up unstringing it. Too many beads, not enough pom. I also scored these bright aqua blue flocked beads marked way down at Joann's and they'll go into the mix. You can find great cheapo stuff in the kids arts and crafts aisle. I was so happy to find these stars there, too. I think Alicia used some in her garland. Too cute.

There are some fabulous ideas out there for all sorts of garlands. Check out the Gaga for Garlands group on Flickr to see just a few. This garland makes for a great lap craft while watching telly. It goes very fast so I'd better watch out. Its not that big a tree!

Cheers,

Jenny

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Comments

[Kirsty]

Perfect allsorts selection of beads.

[MizSmoochie]

Oh how fun!!! I am going to let my 11 year old have at it - she LOVES beads and pompoms!

[on-hand modern]

love the colors!

[Gingerbread Stars]

Love the vivid colors and stars!!! Can't wait to see the pictures when you are all done!

[Erica]

those garlands are so adorable! i can't wait to see how cute yours comes out! yay for dressing trees :)

[Robin Booth]

I just found your blog and it is absolutely delightful! You are a fun fun woman. I look forward to more of the little dollies so I can get some.

Robin

[AnyoneCanQuilt]

Oooohh all of your beads are so yummy! I love those little flocked ones. I think a pom pom garland has just been added to my Christmas craft list! Thanks for the inspiration. Your blog always makes me smile. x

[Alice]

Ohhhhhhh ....I must, must, must find sometime to make some of this beautiful garland! It all looks so deliciously yummo! I love the frosted beads, how devine. Can't wait to see your garland all done up.

[Carol Radcliffe]

I am a little computer illiterate, but I wonder how I could get those patterns for the Ice-Skating Afternoon Ornament Pattern and those Stars for the advent calendar pockets??? You are good!!! What beautiful work! I am glad I found this site.

[Swell Stitches]

How cool! I'm working on my own pompom garland. I'm making all of the pompoms.. candy colors.. it's taking FOREVER, though, what with making each pompom! lol I can't wait to see yours finished!

~Amy Rose~

[carol eldridge]

just wanted to let you know that I got the clothespin doll and she looks so cute.

thanks,

carol

[happy zombie]

You had me at "ga". You have me wanting to run to Michael's and Fabric Depot!

[DeeAnn]

I love your garland. I'm lusting too. I love to decorate trees. I have to be good or I would have 25 tress in my home all decorated. I can't wait to see your little white tree. I saw them at Michael's too & one almost came home with me. I have a little white tree already. :)I love the can with your beads in it.

[sammyjo]

i bought some sparkly pom poms last week just for the fun of it!, now i know what im going to do with them!

Thanks for the idea

[freckled hen]

That is way cute. The laundry can wait...I must go to Michael's and buy pom poms!

[Ellie]

Such yummy colors! That garland is going to be delicious! I can't wait to see it!

[Tommy]

I love those pom poms ! the colours are great :)