Transform an Ordinary String of Lights Into a Lighted Garland

1 Hour
Easy
I decided to make my own lighted garland after searching for one had me frustrated. I did not want to spend $50 for one single garland. A string of lights (aff), and some fabric and tulle I already had on hand, and I can make my own! It's so easy even the kids could help.
The first step is to tear your fabric into strips. My fabric strips were between 1 inches, and 2 inches wide. Ripping a plaid fabric results in a lot of strings but I love the torn edges. Just pull off any loose strings and discard them.
I used a cheery Christmas Plaid and white tulle. I tried burlap instead of the tulle, but I liked the bright white paired with the lights more than the burlap.


Tie your strips of fabric and tulle (or burlap, or a second fabric, or even ribbon!) alternating on the strand of lights. I used one fabric strip, and one tulle strip between each light bulb.


Continue until you've filled your strand of lights! In under an hour you've created your own beautiful lighted garland. Check out more Christmas and Holiday ideas and see the full tutorial for this project by visiting the blog link below.
Kelli @CraftShackChronicles
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  • Wanda Cascio Wanda Cascio on Dec 08, 2015
    Great idea. I guess there is no fire hazard right?
  • Imo2071566 Imo2071566 on Dec 08, 2015
    Show me how
  • Tlt2845455 Tlt2845455 on Jan 09, 2016
    How does it stay in a circle? I mean stay round like s wreath. Tieing the end together still does not make stay round if u put it up on your wall? Maybe I'm missing something. I love it & want to try it I'm just confused about that part!?? Thanks!
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  • Charlotte Biernacki Charlotte Biernacki on Aug 25, 2021

    Love your DIY's, love, love, love your Christmas garland. Thanks for making it easy and so beautiful 😍


  • Nancy Nancy on Feb 09, 2022

    I am wondering how long the strips are, you say they are 1" to 2" wide but not how long they are.

    Thank you

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