Craft a garland featuring ivy and crab apples for organic holiday adornments
Want to add a touch of natural beauty to your Christmas decorations? Look no further than this marbled ivy and crab apple garland. Here's a step-by-step guide to create this festive and eye-catching garland.
Materials Needed
- Marbled ivy branches or leaves (variegated green and white or cream leaves)
- Small crab apples (real or artificial)
- Floral wire or thin twine
- Scissors or pruning shears
- Optional: Hot glue gun for extra attachment security
- Ribbon (optional)
- Black cotton thread (optional)
Creating the Garland Base
- Use a sturdy but flexible wire or twine as the base.
- Attach ivy leaves along the length by wrapping or gluing, ensuring a natural flow and layering to mimic natural growth.
Adding Crab Apples
- String the crab apples by threading their stems onto the wire or secure individual fruits in clusters using floral wire.
- Space them evenly or cluster in groups depending on your desired look.
Finishing Touches
- Adjust the garland for fullness and balance.
- Optionally add accents like fairy lights, pinecones, or ribbons to enhance the festive theme.
Hanging the Garland
Hang over mantels, stair rails, or windows to create natural, seasonal decoration. The small, tart, and ornamental crab apples make beautiful pops of red and gold throughout the greenery of marbled ivy, fitting the Christmas seasonal colors and natural aesthetic.
For a unique touch, consider threading the crab apples onto a ribbon using a large-eyed needle. Add more trailing ivy as it thins out during the plaiting process. The garland can be used to decorate paintings, mirrors, or a Christmas table. Keep the plaited ivy and ribbon loose enough to curl around a picture frame. The garland can be hung over the top edge of a cupboard or twisted around banisters.
This garland decoration style is by Kristy Ramage. If you want long-lasting décor, consider artificial ivy and crab apples treated to stay vibrant. Enjoy creating this marbled ivy and crab apple garland and adding a touch of natural beauty to your Christmas decorations!
The marbled ivy and crab apple garland is a perfect addition to your home-and-garden decor, enriching your lifestyle with a touch of natural beauty this festive season. To complement your fashion-and-beauty choices, incorporate this garland as a stunning accessory for your paintings, mirrors, or Christmas table settings.
