Friday, December 7, 2012

3 Christmas Garlands a la Susan Branch

I found this garland idea at Susan Branch's blog and just had to make one for our mantel. 

For the "Merry Christmas" banner, I used red cardstock, cut into rectangles, along with white sticker letters from Michael's. I fed baker's twine through the punched holes, added 3 ornaments to the center - so easy!



Then I used red fluffy garland strung with various Christmas balls. And lastly a string of red beads completed my three garlands.



I'm really excited about the look. My fireplace decorations are now complete, just in time for ~



Do you think I could keep my decorations up through January without seeming a little eccentric?!

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18 comments:

  1. Yes, just leave them up:) Love the banner! Have a blessed day dear Mary, HUGS!

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  2. Cute banners, Mary! How fun to have a fireplace! I've had 3 in my married life and it was so fun to decorate the mantels.

    I keep most of my Christmas decor up through Jan- taking it down gradually so the hosue doesn't get that empty "it's all over" look! This year? I don't even know where I'm going to put my green tree! ♥

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  3. That totally adorable red and white mantle just makes my heart sing.

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  4. You can find those adorable scalloped red check banners at a teachers store! They are for decorating the bulletin boards at school. These store have lots and lots of colors and patterns to pick from! Mary Engelbrite also has them on her site! Just thought I would let you know! Love your mantle!

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  6. Very pretty! I say keep them up as long as you wish!!

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  7. Very sweet, I've known christmas decorations to stay up for months, it is up to you.
    Merle....

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  8. I keep my garlands up through January, but the tree comes down before New Year's Day.
    nancyr

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  9. What a cute garland! I want to make one for my daughter!
    hugs, Linda

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  10. Hi Mary! OH, I just love your garland. You did such a great job and it really ties your mantel decorations all together. Don't you love Susan Branch's blog? I sure do and the antics of her sweet little kitty! ;)
    I've never made a garland and I've got to change that.
    be a sweetie,
    Shelia :)

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  11. Your fireplace just gets better looking every day Mary..You keep your decorations up as long as they make you happy Mary..You keep a lovey home and things should be kept the way that you enjoy them..You are a sweet dear lady..

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  12. So fun to see what you did Mary! I love the red cardstock! Just darling. xo Susan

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  13. oh they are so adorable I can see why you would want to keep it up all year Mary. Really pretty. So happy you joined me.

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  14. I just love your mantel. It looks great! Love all the red, red, red.

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  16. i have always loved susan branch, and you have done her proud!!!

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    michele

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  17. It's absolutely adorable! Change your Merry Christmas to Happy Valentines' and leave it up through February! It's just so bright and cheery!

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