DIY: Bird and Flower Garland
We love garlands here on Once Wed so when Laurie threw out the idea of creating a fresh flower garland I immediately jumped on board with the project. Not only does the garland above look beautiful hanging on an entryway, but it could also act as an affordable but fun way to display escort cards or favors. Not a big fan of birds? You could substitue them for cut out hearts or choose to use just the garland by itself. Did I mention it’s also super easy to make? Thanks, Laurie!
and available through any floral wholesale house, flower shop, or
grocery store florist. There are many on-line resources as well.
Fabric coated wire is available in the floral section of your craft
store.
garland, unwrap your bunch of Gypsophelia, trim the stems and place
in warm water. Allow the flowers to drink for a couple of hours
before proceeding.
off the end of the sprays, leaving just a little stem. (see figure 1)
just past the loop. Pick up your wire spool, and wrap the wire around
the flower stem and support wire. (see figure 2)
wrap the wire around the garland end several times to secure. Make a
loop on the end with your support wire. Trim your flower stems to make
the end of the garland tidy. (see figure 4)
water, and place it inside a plastic garbage bag. Put it in your
refrigerator, or in the coolest spot available. It should stay
fresh for 24-48 hours depending where you keep it.
sheet of card stock. Cut out the birds, and trace them onto your
decorative paper. ( I used 10 pairs for a six foot garland)
sarah writes
This is so, so wonderful!
Amber writes
well that does it. I’m done! This is what was missing, its lovely, enchanting, whimsical! draped in the birch trees, at the inn’s front door, vases of baby’s breath on the misc. tables, in the flower girl’s hair! THANK YOU!
Mo writes
Omigoodness—this is lovely, thank you SO much for posting this!
wedding chicks writes
aww love this idea! soo adorable :)
AmberLee writes
simple and wow all in one. this is so perfect.
Marty J. writes
Hope you don’t mind…I linked this post to my own blog. Don’t worry. Nobody reads it : O )
Pamela writes
So cute! Love baby’s breath. Cheap and pretty.
Amanda writes
Aw! This is so cute! :) I want one.
mimi writes
hmmm. maybe this technique could hide ugly curtain rods at front of ceremony room.
mint writes
thrifty and adorable!
coco+kelley writes
awww – it’s VERY sweet and soft. i don’t know that i’d use this for a wedding, but how perfect for easter, or a baby shower?!
sylvie writes
i love this idea, thanks for the template..i will use these love birds to hang off my tulle pouf garland at my aug. 21 st wedding.
The Perfect Palette writes
We are absolutely loving these birds!
Melissa writes
I love this! It could be done so easily with any shape, too! Will definitely be linking this one to my blog… don’t worry, no one reads mine either! =P
geek+nerd writes
This is so beautiful – thank you for posting!
charli@ Oddsundays writes
great for a spring themed event. too cute!!!
Megan writes
This is genius. It would also be adorable with origami cranes.
very sweet!
Stephanie writes
How long did you make the garland? It will be the perfect decoration for my friend’s bachelorette party, her maiden name is Bird!
Diane writes
I love the bird, but for some reason I am unable to get the bird template from the post. Could you please send the template to me? I would greatly appreciate.
Sarah Dean writes
I can’t get the bird template link to work. Could you please email it to me? I’m throwing my sister’s baby shower in 2 weeks and would love to use that template. Many thanks!
Jaclyn K. writes
I cannot access the bird template. Is there anyway it can be emailed to me or re-posted? I was looking for a place card for my wedding and I think I’m going to use the birds and perch them on the wine glasses at the table. Thank you!
Alana writes
This is the most precious thing I have ever seen.