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    DIY Fabric Pumpkin Garland Tutorial

    September 20, 2014 by Jenn 11 Comments

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    I love decorating for the holidays, but truth be told, filling my house with store-bought decor makes me feel so non-creative! Have you ever browsed Pinterest on a lazy Sunday morning and realized that all of those great fall decorating ideas were HOMEMADE? What? Talk about giving me an inferiority complex! As much as I would love to spend my weekend hours sewing and glue-gunning the day away to make shabby chic crafts for the home, it's just not happening. However, this super easy DIY Fabric Pumpkin Garland made by my friend, Kathleen? Yeah, that's more my speed!

    This DIY Fabric Pumpkin Garland is quick and easy but still has that rustic, homey feel. I think they're so cute!

    DIY Fabric Pumpkin Garland

    DIY Fabric Pumpkin Garland Tutorial

    Materials:

    Cinnamon Sticks

    Twine or Jute rope

    Scissors

    Fabric in your choice of color(s)

    Brown paper bags

    Smaller jute twine or string

    Ribbons or other embellishments (optional)

    DIY Fabric Pumpkin Garland

    Instructions:

    Step 1: Break each cinnamon stick into 3-4 pieces. This can be done by scoring the stick with scissors and then breaking it by hand.

    Step 2: Crumple up a small piece of brown paper back into a flattened circle shape. You want it to ultimately look like a pumpkin, but you will have a chance to do additional shaping later, so don't stress over it.

    Step 3: Cut a square of fabric to fit around the ball of paper bag. Place the crumpled piece of paper bag in the center.

    Step 4: Place a piece of cinnamon stick on top of the paper ball, and then gather the fabric up around the paper ball at the base of the cinnamon stick. Secure closed with a thin piece of jute twine or string. Leave a 2-3 inch piece of the twine hanging off of one side, and cut the other side of the string off.

    Step 5: Continue steps 1-4 until you have your desired number of fabric pumpkins completed. This is going to depend on how long you want your garland to be, and how far apart you would like your fabric pumpkins spaced.

    DIY Fabric Pumpkin Garland

    Step 6: Begin tying your fabric pumpkins to the thicker piece of jute rope at set intervals with the loose piece of twine or string that you left on them. Just tie a double knot. This will make them secure, but will also allow you to slide them across the rope if you need to reposition them when you are done. You can reshape the pumpkins if needed at this time too.

    DIY Fabric Pumpkin Garland

    Step 7: Add embellishments if you like, and hang your garland or display as decoration on a shelf amongst other Fall décor.

    DIY Fabric Pumpkin Garland

     

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    About Jenn

    Jenn, AKA "The Rebel Chick," is a single woman who strives to help her readers live their best lives possible. Whether it be through sharing new recipes, sharing her dating stories, or encouraging people to embrace adventure and travel, she aims to inspire people to live full, happy and authentic lives.

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    1. Donna

      September 20, 2014 at 11:27 pm

      What a great idea! I love the cinnamon sticks in them. And some orange fabric would be awesome, too! I need to be more creative around my home. I always feel inadequate when I peruse Pinterest.

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    2. HilLesha

      September 20, 2014 at 11:46 pm

      That is really cute! I love decorating for fall, too, yet usually apt to buying store bought stuff as well. Pinterest definitely sparks creativity, though!

      Reply
    3. Crystal Green

      September 21, 2014 at 12:36 pm

      This is a neat idea. I would definitely love to smell this all throughout my home that's for sure. Thanks for sharing.

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    4. Kathy

      September 21, 2014 at 5:02 pm

      That is adorable. I love that its the scent that reminds you of fall as well as the decor.

      Reply
    5. Colleen

      September 21, 2014 at 9:49 pm

      Oh cute and smells great I'm sure!

      Reply
    6. Raijean

      September 21, 2014 at 10:36 pm

      How cute is this, love the idea!

      Reply
    7. Penelope

      September 22, 2014 at 11:27 am

      Oh my gosh, I can't imagine how delicious they smell! How long do the cinammon sticks stay good?

      Reply
      • Jenn

        September 22, 2014 at 1:03 pm

        I think it would depend on your home, it seems like cinnamon lasts a week or two for us!

        Reply
    8. Angela

      September 23, 2014 at 6:40 pm

      This pumpkin garland is cute. I'll have to make it for our house.

      Reply
    9. Endust

      September 24, 2014 at 4:24 pm

      Fall officially kicks off craft season in our house - these look like they smell amazing! Thanks!

      Reply
    10. Crystal

      September 26, 2014 at 11:31 am

      I love the ode to pumpkin without being too over the top. My kids still like all of the cheesy decorations, but I'm excited about transitioning into holiday decor that's a little more sophisticated. These are perfect!

      Reply

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