Day 71 ~ DIY Garland

DIY Saturday 

Paper Chain Garland

I remember making these paper chain countdowns in elementary schools, counting down to some important event, like the last day of school!  These are so easy to make. But really fun to decorate with even if you don't use them for a countdown, just simple garland. And the best part, only 3 things are needed to make this!


Supplies :
~Paper of your choice~ I stuck with a christmas theme card stock
~Scissors 
~Glue - any type will do, I used a hot glue gun

First grab your supplies

Start to cutting your paper into 1/2 inch -1 inch strips. My card stock was already cut in small sheets, 6x6.

Here is a pile of all the christmas paper I picked out and cut in to strips! This only made about 2 feet of garland, so keep in mind the more the better if you want it long! 

Next, take a starting strip face side up and add glue to the end, then fold over the other end. Hold for a few seconds.

Careful with the glue gun, gets super hot!!

Then slide another strip of paper into the center of the circle you completed. 

Turn it and add the glue to the pattern side again, and attach the other end. 

Repeat this step, over and over :) Until you reach your desired length of garland, or in my case, out of paper!

Simple and fun! Just added a super cute touch to these trees.

Hope you have a great weekend and enjoyed our Saturday DIY~!