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)
This is so, so wonderful!
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!
Omigoodness—this is lovely, thank you SO much for posting this!
aww love this idea! soo adorable :)
simple and wow all in one. this is so perfect.
Hope you don’t mind…I linked this post to my own blog. Don’t worry. Nobody reads it : O )
So cute! Love baby’s breath. Cheap and pretty.
Aw! This is so cute! :) I want one.
hmmm. maybe this technique could hide ugly curtain rods at front of ceremony room.
thrifty and adorable!
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?!
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.
We are absolutely loving these birds!
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
This is so beautiful – thank you for posting!
great for a spring themed event. too cute!!!
This is genius. It would also be adorable with origami cranes.
very sweet!
How long did you make the garland? It will be the perfect decoration for my friend’s bachelorette party, her maiden name is Bird!
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.
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!
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!
Could you please send send the bird template
to my email as I cannot access, and template
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Thank you,
Diane
Can you please email me your bird template? Thank you so much.
I cannot access the bird templete either…?
is it possible to email it to me all the way over in Scotland? :)
thanks
I can’t see the bird template either?
Could you email me the link to the template please? It doesn’t work on the site. Thanks!
Could you please e-mail me the template for the bird, it’s exactly what I have been looking for!!!!
Love it! I too, would like the template for the birds or the info on where I can find them!
thank you!!!
Could you please send me the bird-template? This Garland would be perfect for our spring-wedding. Thank you!!!!
I know this entry was written a few months ago now but if possible could you email me the template? The garland is wonderful and I hope to make a few for my wedding in December. Thank you x
Hi! These birds are exactly what I need for my daughter’s first birthday party! Could you please email me the template? Could not access it for some reason. Thanks so much!
I’d love to use this template for my escort cards. Is there anyway you could email me the template. Thanks a bunch!
Hi, That’s exactly this kind of bird I would like to use for my escort cards. Would it be possible to send me the bird template by email? I can’t find it on the website. Thanks a lot!
Hi! Could you e-mail me the bird templates as well? This is adorable! Thanks!
Could you email me thetemplate as well? thanks!
Could you email me the template as well? thanks!
would love to have the bird template for a baby shower we are doing in 2 weeks : )
I NEED the bird template!
Please send it to me.
Thank YOU so MUCH!!!!!
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This is the most precious thing I have ever seen.