Looking for a cheap, easy way to add a little more festive decor before the holidays?
I’ve got a great idea for you…and since it’s not Christmas-specific, you can leave it up all winter long!
Let me start by saying this is totally not my original idea, I 100% stole it from my friend Brandee who blogs over at Project Tuesday. Little Crafter and I saw it when we were at her house a few weeks back for a playdate, and we mutually agreed that we needed to make our own!
Here’s how to make your own fun garland!
Materials:
– white pom poms in a variety of sizes
– white thread
– sewing needle
All you have to do is thread the pom-poms onto the string, trying to alternate sizes somewhat randomly.
{It’s sooo hard for me to be random; I like things symmetrical, and even Little Crafter tends to like patterns for things}.
Be sure to supervise littles when they’re using the needle. Normally, I held the needle and helped him push each pom pom on, then he slid it down the thread.
Easy peasy, right?!
Meanwhile, I just have to tell you that I’m in love. With a flash. For my birthday, mom and dad got me an SB-700 Speedlight to go on my Nikon, and WOW! I couldn’t resist sharing a few pics of my cutie pie that I took with my new toy…
He loooves the train under the tree! Choo Choo! All aboard the Polar Express!
Hey, that’s mine!
Watch out, ladies! I keep telling Little Crafter he looks like he belongs on a magazine cover with this new scarf of his from Old Navy! They’re on sale this week for $2!!
What do you think? I love the photo quality! Well, off to write up a few more posts and then check out the great things you all are linking up at Shine On Fridays!
Hope all is merry and bright!
folkhaven says
Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving such a nice comment. I linked up at your party… thanks for the invite! The snowball garland looks great, and like a lot of fun to do with your son. He is so cute!
I am LOVD says
Such a cute craft for little hands – good job!
Holly says
Love your little crafter’s snowball garland! What a fun and easy (and super cute!) idea. Thanks for sharing!
Pam says
Cute craft and wonderful photos! Did you bounce the flash? They look great!
Melanie @ bear rabbit bear says
My little one would love this! Thanks for linking to Things I’ve Done Thursday! Merry Christmas!
Melanie
http://www.bearrabbitbear.com