This “Seaside Dreams” garland was created for a friend of mine--Debbie at Love of the Sea. If you love the beach, then you’ll love visiting her blog!
I used coordinating paper in beige and light sage green with 2 separate patterns--one is striped and the other is a small plaid. It worked perfectly for a “beach-themed” piece. Click on each picture to see more detail.
If you’ve got an entire day to devote to making one, they’re really fun! Here are the directions.
- Cut out tags the size you would like (mine are large.) Back them with card stock.
- Choose and print out graphics that you want to use. (Mine were all done in sepia.)
- Decorate the tags and lay out the design. (This part is what takes the longest.)
- Punch a hole at the top of each tag and put ribbon through it. (I used beige organza.)
- Use clothespins to attach to long ribbon--you’re done! (I also added tulle fabric.)
A close up of the center tag.
glass bottle with sand in it, burlap, coffee-stained
cheesecloth, and a shell.
More tags
Available in my Etsy shop.
I am linking this up to The Graphics Fairy
26 comments:
Wow! What a gorgeous garland! Debbie will just love it!!! I love the sepia tone, and the little bottle with the sand in it is just adorable! You are so sweet and thoughtful! And your tussie mussies, well they are just beyond stunning! Love, love, love!!
What a fun idea to do with photos! I just love garland and banners of any kind. Very creative, thanks for sharing!
Wonderful tutorial, as usual, Cindy! Love your new Christmas blog look, too--so warm & beautiful!
I'd be honored for you to include me again--you're always so sweet to me!
Hope you have a most restful Sunday...
Julie
Thanks for the tutorial Cindy. Your tussie mussies are lovely. Have a great day.
Hi Cindy...I LOVE the beach...adn well, just about any body of water, really. This beach-themed garland was lov ely..and the choice of sepia was really good, too!!!! Have a great week. Love and hugs from Oregon, Heather :)
Oh I am in BEACH love :) Soooo pretty. Maybe by the time summer comes I'll have time to play "all day" and make a garland! You crack me up! xo
Roselle
This is a wonderful idea. I have pictures of my Mom & Dad when they were dating and went down the shore (New Jersey). This would be a wonderful way of displaying those photos.
Thank you, Cindy.
Hugs,
Joyce
Heaps of Blessings.
Hi there Cindy! I just love your work! Let's say a little prayer that life is good to me 'cause I want to order some things from you in the next week or so. Your journals are amazing. What talent you have. I love the pictures of your house it's just gorgeous. I would love to have a house like that.
Hugs my friend,
Barbara
Cindy - oh my gosh - so beautiful. THANK YOU SO MUCH - now I can't wait to see this in person. This is so thoughtful...and the colors of sage green and beige - those are my colors. LOVE THEM. Thank you again - I can not wait to see this in person.
You are so talented. And generous and fantastic. This has made my Sunday!!!
Cindy, these creations are just lovely & so easy to do, right? Your home decor is gorgeous.
Have a lovely winters eve ~
TTFN ~ Marydon
This is so lovely, Cindy! I always love pieces about nature and natural elements~ just gorgeous!
This probably even means more to me because we're in the process of moving out of Long Beach, CA. to Idaho! I have so enjoyed the beach for 52 years of my life — my whole life! What a lovely post!
Karen
SoCal
This is so beautiful !!!! I saw your "Paris" creation ! SO gorgeous ! You are so inspiring !
Thank you so much for linking up to French Obsession !
Xo
Frenchy
Aloha Cindy, This is such a great! Besides, I love garlands. TFS
Thanks for the tutorial Cindy. Great project. You know I love the sea/beach theme tussie mussie's too.
Both garland and tussie mussie are adorable, love the theme. It reminds me so much of holidays and summer .... Thank you for the tutorial as well. Have a great Sankt Nikolaus day! xx
Love the creativity of your banner! Your friend is going to be so thrilled with it.
Sweet garland !!
Beautiful garland Cindy! I love anything to do with the beach or sewing. We still have snow so I get to stay home and sew today! Yay!!!
xo, Karen
Hello Cindy, I adore your garland, and your Tussie Mussies are works of art! Your home looks absolutely gorgeous, I'm looking forward to reading your blog. Thank you for your lovely message! Hope you are having a wonderful holiday season.
Cheers, Andrea
neat garland with the photos and very unique, beautiful tussies!
Thanks for stopping by my blog,
julie
Your home is gorgeous!!!!! Love all of your decor!
So nice to hear from you, your garland is beautiful and the tutorial is great, your Tussie Mussies are wonderful, must be great to decorate your house with them.
Hugs Anni
Oh how SWEET -- LOVE IT! Thank you for sharing. You never cease to inspire! Thank you so much for sharing on the boardwalk, Cindy!
This is gorgeous Cindy, but it's making me wish I was someplace warm and beachy!!! haha
Sorry I'm so late getting over here, there just aren't enough days in the week to fit everything in!
Hugs,
Karen
BEAUTIFUL CINDY.
YOUR TUTORIAL IS SO CLEAR, ONE COULD NOT HELP BUT BE SUCCESSFUL AT THE ATTEMPT TO MAKE ONE...NOT OF CINDY QUALITY BUT OF MY WAY. YOU ARE BOTH FUNNY AND AWESOME.
I WOULD LOVE TO BE WALKING A LONG THE SHORE COLLECTING SHELLS AND SAND.
HUGS
SIMPLY DEBBIE
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