So, I couldn't resist one final, last minute Christmas decoration. I had so much fun making my Felt Scraps Garland last week, I thought I'd make another one and dress it up a little.
I followed the same plan as I did with my original felt scraps garland, braiding about four and a half feet of a pearl colored yarn that I bought at the thrift store.
Once my long yarn braid was complete, I wove it into some gold fashion chain I couldn't resist buying last time I was at the fabric store. Side note: Can I just say that I really enjoyed working with the chain? It was so easy to play with, and I was so pleased with how it completely changed the look from my original garland.
This time instead of using varying shades of green felt, I stuck with olive and ivory felt leaves. I stitched each leaf on after the braid was woven into the chain.
And finally, I added a few buttons. I really, really liked the hammered finish of the button pictured above.
I gotta say, I am delighted with how my dressed up felt scrap garland turned out!
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4 comments:
You know, I like this one even better! It's gorgeous!
Perfect idea!!! LOVE it! Thanks for sharing on Overflowing with Creativity! XO!
Cool looking Garland, I would love it if you shared it here:
http://juliejewels.blogspot.com/2011/12/show-off-your-stuff-3.html
Turned out beautifully! Great way to dress up a chain!!
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