How to Make a Glorious Autumn Oak Leaf Garland
The leaves are starting to change color, the air is crisper and cooler, and you're already humming tunes that remind you of fall. It's time for one last hurrah before winter arrives! This blog post will give you step-by-step instructions on how to make an autumn oak leaf garland that will add some much-needed warmth and beauty to your life during these chilly fall months! These garlands bring light to any space while also making a beautiful natural decoration for your home. Hang it around your door or window, drape it over the mantle or break out the Christmas tree early and wrap it for an eye-catching showstopper that is sure to wow guests.
Supplies
3 Bundles of Bindle & Brass Harvest Oak Leaves to create a 15 foot garland
15’ of your favorite ribbon
8’ of secondary ribbon
raffia wrapped floral wire
garden sheers
scissors
Clip
Separate the Bindle & Brass Oak leaves and clip branches down to about 6-inch limbs.
Layout
Using two 6-inch limbs lay branches opposite each other.
Secure
Pinch Ribbon at the center of branches and secure with a 3-inch piece of raffia-wrapped florist wire.
Repeat
Repeat the process every two feet down the ribbon until you reach the full 15 feet.
Adorn
Using a foot of the secondary ribbon, go back and tie over the florist wire. Giving the garland secondary adornment covers up the florist wire and uses the ribbon to secure the garland to the tree.
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