Step 4: Start gluing on groups of mistletoe, varying how many leaves you use each time. Leave a gap, then add another wooden bead, then more mistletoe. Cut a 12-inch piece of thin velvet ribbon and glue the ends together to create a loop. This will be how you hang your mistletoe.

Is mistletoe a tradition in your household? I never really had it growing up, but I think I’m going to start using it this year! And instead of getting the fresh stuff, this DIY Felt Mistletoe can be used year after year! Hang it over a door frame or wherever you need a festive touch or some extra love. 😉 Supplies Needed: Continue gluing on mistletoe pieces until you like the finished look. Then glue on your berries, trying to evenly disperse them. Step 3: Take a long piece of twine and tie a knot at one end and then thread on a wooden bead. If your bead moves around, you can tie on another knot below to secure it. Giveaway begins Nov. 8, 2019 and ends Dec. 6, 2019. Winners will be notified by December 13, 2019. Sponsors will ship each prize to the winner. There will be a total of six winners, one for each prize. Drawing is by random selection using the Rafflecopter widget. Highlight all of the mistletoe pieces and open the Offset panel located on the right-hand side toolbar. Select Offset and set the distance to .09 inches. This will create a slightly larger outline to the mistletoe, and doing that will make your felt pieces more stable when you cut them. When I tried to cut the pieces as is without adding the offset, the felt would just tear through as I removed it from the mat because it was too thin in certain areas.

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Mistletoe is such a classic Christmas decoration--even if you don't follow the tradition of kissing under it. Mistletoe's green leaves and white berries are absolutely beautiful. But real mistletoe can be hard to find. This felt mistletoe ornament can be used year after year, though. Then cut small circles from cream felt for your berries. I used the drawing tools to create a .4-inch wide circle and cut about 25 out of cream felt. Christmas garlands are a decoration that are hung up, typically over a staircase bannister, a mantlepiece or even across the walls. It's favourable to have a garland that colour co-ordinates with your other Christmas decorations and theme.

Create more small branches on each wire branch by folding the wire over itself and twisting small sections. (See the video for more detail on how to do this.) We are hosting a BIG GIVEAWAY from our Sponsors this year! Be sure to scroll all the way down for more information and to enter to win! Now you’re ready to cut! Line your mat with your felt—I used 3 shades of green. Insert your Rotary Blade into your Tool 2 carriage and select “Felt, Acrylic” for your material. Make sure your tool and action say “Rotary Blade” and “Rotary Cut,” respectively. This pretty garland is made from fabric but doesn't require sewing – making it perfect for beginner crafters who don't have a sewing machine. What is a Christmas garland?I cut out about 4 pieces of felt worth of mistletoe boughs because I wanted my bundle really full. Step Two: Assemble Your Mistletoe Christmas garlands are popular and versatile and there are many ways to display them. You could make a DIY Christmas garland with natural foliage for a traditional design or make this easy mistletoe garland. If you’d prefer a felt mistletoeornament rather than a hairclip, add a hanging loop of elastic or ribbon. A bunch of three sprigs makes a cute ornament. Watch the video at the top of the post to see how I did it. Cut long leaf mistletoe leaf shapes out of green felt. They're kind of teardrop shaped, but I like to leave a flat bit at the end of my leaves to help me glue them to the stem. It's harder if you cut a full point at the end of the teardrop shape. Pull one length of wire out of the bundle, and continue twisting the rest of the wires together (again, one or two good twists). Pull out a second strand of wire, and continue twisting the rest. Follow this pattern until you are left with just two wire branches in the center stem.