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Step 1: Start by preparing your felt. Apply some fabric stiffener to your sheet of white felt. While it's drying, draw four or five different mistletoe shapes on to some card and cut them out. These don't need to be perfect, simply draw them freehand. You can look online for inspiration for what type of shape to draw. Or if you prefer you could print off an image of a mistletoe and use it as a template. Step 3: Take a long piece of twine and tie a knot at one end and then thread on a wooden bead. If your bead moves around, you can tie on another knot below to secure it. Cut long leaf mistletoe leaf shapes out of green felt. They're kind of teardrop shaped, but I like to leave a flat bit at the end of my leaves to help me glue them to the stem. It's harder if you cut a full point at the end of the teardrop shape. Continue gluing on mistletoe pieces until you like the finished look. Then glue on your berries, trying to evenly disperse them.
The tutorial has been update and now includes a printable templateand video tutorial. Watch the video below or scroll down for the step-by-step photo tutorial. Cut a 12-inch piece of thin velvet ribbon and glue the ends together to create a loop. This will be how you hang your mistletoe.Then cut small circles from cream felt for your berries. I used the drawing tools to create a .4-inch wide circle and cut about 25 out of cream felt. Taking time to decorate your home for the holidays is one of the joys of the season. Every crafter who is planning making their own Christmas decorations will need to decide what type of DIY Christmas garland they would like as part of their decoration planning. Giveaway begins Nov. 8, 2019 and ends Dec. 6, 2019. Winners will be notified by December 13, 2019. Sponsors will ship each prize to the winner. There will be a total of six winners, one for each prize. Drawing is by random selection using the Rafflecopter widget. Welcome to the 5th annual 12 Days of Holiday Ideas event, hosted by Shirley of Intelligent Domestications and Erlene of My Pinterventures Between Nov. 11th and December 6th there will be hundreds of new ideas shared by over 55 Co-host bloggers! Today we're sharing all sorts of wonderful DIY Christmas ornament ideas.
Using white thread, sew the white seed beads onto the stem, in groups of 3-5. How to attach a hairclip to felt mistletoeNow you’re ready to cut! Line your mat with your felt—I used 3 shades of green. Insert your Rotary Blade into your Tool 2 carriage and select “Felt, Acrylic” for your material. Make sure your tool and action say “Rotary Blade” and “Rotary Cut,” respectively. We are hosting a BIG GIVEAWAY from our Sponsors this year! Be sure to scroll all the way down for more information and to enter to win! I cut out about 4 pieces of felt worth of mistletoe boughs because I wanted my bundle really full. Step Two: Assemble Your Mistletoe
Christmas garlands are popular and versatile and there are many ways to display them. You could make a DIY Christmas garland with natural foliage for a traditional design or make this easy mistletoe garland. Kisses under the mistletoe – it’s a holiday tradition, but what if you can’t find any mistletoe? Make your own DIYfelt mistletoe, of course! Is mistletoe a tradition in your household? I never really had it growing up, but I think I’m going to start using it this year! And instead of getting the fresh stuff, this DIY Felt Mistletoe can be used year after year! Hang it over a door frame or wherever you need a festive touch or some extra love. 😉 Supplies Needed: Step 4: Start gluing on groups of mistletoe, varying how many leaves you use each time. Leave a gap, then add another wooden bead, then more mistletoe.Mistletoe is such a classic Christmas decoration--even if you don't follow the tradition of kissing under it. Mistletoe's green leaves and white berries are absolutely beautiful. But real mistletoe can be hard to find. This felt mistletoe ornament can be used year after year, though. Now begin to glue your mistletoe leaves onto the the base of the ribbon. Start with the bigger boughs and wrap the pieces around the ribbon base so it looks even on all sides. Step 2: When the felt is completely dry, use the templates to draw around on to the felt. Then, cut them out, aiming to cut away any of the pencil marks. Though don't worry too much about this as a from a distance any pencil lines won't be visible. This pretty garland is made from fabric but doesn't require sewing – making it perfect for beginner crafters who don't have a sewing machine. What is a Christmas garland?
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