Simple Christmas Swag

Grit Antiques
by Grit Antiques
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To get started, grab your gloves and head outside!
First I picked some fresh greenery from a few trees on our property.
(I like to wear gloves…branches can be prickly little suckers)
Choose a couple different trees if you can for contrast and texture.


If you don’t have a yard or any greenery you can usually get cuttings from the tree farmers.
I then gathered up some berry sprays, a set of antique cowbells, and a rusty old hook.


Keep in mind that making a swag is supposed to be fun…and simple!


Use what you have in your yard or on hand.
Just start building your swag.


I like to have the middle longer so I slowly build on that.


Once you get your greens in place tie it at the top with an elastic band or duct tape.


I used duct tape because I wanted a large swag and an elastic band would not hold the weight.


Duct tape is not pretty, but it will hold your greenery in place.


Add ribbon to hide the tape and then I then tucked the cowbells under the ribbon.


You can secure your bells with some twine or florist wire.


I had an old hook that was perfect for hanging the wreath.


You can also use a traditional door hanger.


I hope you have fun making your own Christmas swag!


You can find my full post on my blog and links to a few other bloggers sharing some Christmas memories.
I hope you have fun making your own Christmas swag!


You can find my full post on my blog and links to a few other bloggers sharing some Christmas memories.
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  • Greenery   (my yard)
  • Duct tape   (Lowes)
  • Ribbon   (my stash)
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