DIY Yarn Garland

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My office has become quite the explosion of pink/coral and grey. And I love it. 

I needed little something to go above my desk in the office so my sister and I created our very own yarn garland. 

It was a quick and relatively painless task. And I already owned almost all of the yarn that we used!

I’m sure you can figure out how I did it by looking at it, but I’ll talk you through it in case that helps. 
DIY Yarn Garland
1. Cut strips of yarn to desired length. I chose longer and slimmer “bunches” but my sister went with shorter and fluffier ones. 

2. Lay a few pieces (3) of yarn down–this will be the main string that the bunches are attached to. Fold a bunch of yarn over the main string. Place a smaller string parallel to the main string and wrap it around the bunch until it’s secure.


 3. Tie in a knot.

4. Keep cats away from yarn at all times. Good luck with that one.


5. Watch cat’s exhaust themselves right into a nap.

6. Continue tying bunches until your string is complete!


 A simple craft that really spices up a room! This would be great to have on hand to use for a party, or to give as a house-warming gift. Or be like me and hang it in your office!

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Sam says · 06.21.12

Love it! Your office is really coming together!

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Anonymous says · 06.21.12

I actually don’t like that at all.

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Chloe says · 06.21.12

Ditto – it looks like an afterthought to me – sorry Kate. : (

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Anonymous says · 06.21.12

I agree! I’d be embarrassed to have that on my wall. Lovely colours just looks incredibly cheap. I do love your blog though, hair tutorials are fab! Xxx

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Kate says · 06.21.12

No need to apologize. You are free to have your opinion.

And yes, it was cheap. In fact–nearly free!

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Emily says · 06.21.12

Maybe use the yarn to cover some wooden or paper mâché block letters to hang over the desk and picture. Those always turn out very cute!

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Kate says · 06.21.12

I’ve already done that with a “B”. It is cute!

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Anonymous says · 06.21.12

I don’t get the appeal to this at all…very random and not at all like other DIYs I’ve seen you do…

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Anonymous says · 06.21.12

Agree- it just looks very random and takes away from the appeal of that magnificant wall hanging over the desk.My first reaction was why cover up the focal point? It’s a cool idea & I can appreciate the concept; just not hanging over that awesome black modern looking piece.

You rock the hair tutorials Kate ; )

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Anonymous says · 06.21.12

Maybe just stick with doing hair.

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Applebypie says · 06.21.12

I don’t think there is any need to be rude. Thanks for all the effort you make Kate. x

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Traci says · 06.22.12

I love reading your posts about things other than just hair. :). I also think this is a cute idea and I’m going to use it for my work cubicle! Thank you!

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Arlene says · 06.22.12

Wow I am shocked at how rude people are! If you don’t like it, then don’t put it in your office. Duh. Now that’s settled, I think it looks very fun and I love the colors!!

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Anonymous says · 06.22.12

I agree. Not sure I would understand it if I got it as a house-warming gift!

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Katie says · 06.22.12

I actually think this would be cuter with more yarn bundles tied to it- it just looks a little sad right now. But I like the thought of it as a way to add some color!

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Wendi P says · 06.21.12

So cute!

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Amy @ Keep'n The SunnySide says · 06.21.12

The splash of coral is just perfect!

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Christy says · 06.21.12

I love the color gray, coral, and tan. It just perfect color. Your cat is funny and cute! Im dying to see your whole office. Is it done yet? Lol!

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Katie from Loverly She says · 06.21.12

very whimsical 🙂 i like it.

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Maria DaintyandDecadent says · 06.21.12

Cute idea! I love those colors together 🙂

Maria
http://www.daintyanddecadent.com

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The Sweetest Thing says · 06.21.12

Oh that’s fabulous! I love it!

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Melissa says · 06.21.12

@Kate, where did you get that desk! I LOVE it! Anything grey is pretty much amazing in my book!

Melissa from Grin and Barrett

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Kate says · 06.21.12

The desk came from Craigslist, and we painted it grey!

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Melissa {www.grinandbarrettblog.com} says · 06.21.12

Genius! I may have to pain my desk grey now!

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Paige says · 06.22.12

Can you tell me the color grey you used? I am painting my office and some furniture now and want to paint the furniture grey. Thanks!!

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Lindsey says · 06.21.12

I think these garlands are so adorable! Great DIY!

XO
http://justasmalltowngirlblog.blogspot.com

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Rissy says · 06.21.12

Oh my gosh! how stinking cute is your office. The gray is fantastic.

Your cats are going to LOOVVEE that new addition haha

CarissaExplainsItAll

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ade@fortheloveofpainting says · 06.21.12

I don’t like the strand as a decoration, but what if you added more of those doggles and made it into a scarf you actually wear!

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Lindsey Edwards says · 06.21.12

I’m loving your office and I know if I could see your house, I would love it all!

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louise says · 06.21.12

where is your desk from? love

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Anonymous says · 06.21.12

I’m so glad you put this up! I saw a picture of your sister’s last week and I was wanting to attempt for my daughter’s recently redecorated bedroom! Very cute! Thanks!

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jmarinrx says · 06.21.12

Where did you get the black thing on your wall that is holding the garland?

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Maria @ All Things Luxurious says · 06.21.12

How cute! I love the way it turned out! 🙂

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PolkaDottyPlace says · 06.21.12

Fun, easy decoration! Looks like your cats were really “helpful” in the making of it 🙂 Love your blog!

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hotmesscoolday says · 06.21.12

Love! And super adore the backdrop for this fun craft! That black wire doo-hicky is very cool. I would love to try this out somewhere in my home…maybe above my makeup station!

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Lindsay Patrick says · 06.21.12

I love the kitties going to town with the yarn! My cat would have a hay day with this, so fun!

Lindsay @
LindsayJEveryday.blogspot.com

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Kellie says · 06.21.12

Very cute idea…thanks for sharing!

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Anonymous says · 06.21.12

I really like it because sometime you need a punch of color just for a little change!

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Anonymous says · 06.21.12

I have that same piece over my bed, Pier One is awesome.

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housegirlhaley says · 06.21.12

Cute! I like the pop of color. I totally get the look you are going for.

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Katie Watts says · 06.22.12

I like it and think I may try this as a topper for a plain curtain. msqueenfashionista.com

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Anonymous says · 06.22.12

I have been following your blog and your lovely sister as well! You are both amazing and incredibly talented with crafts and writing! Thanks for sharing! I love your hair ideas and these random posts!
Thank you!
Melissa Cipyak

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Paulina says · 06.22.12

Very classy office, but the garland is super cheesy

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Anonymous says · 06.22.12

Just a quick question. Why on earth would you say that to someone? A

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nikkei says · 06.22.12

Where did the black wall art come from? I love it!

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Anonymous says · 06.22.12

I really like this! I was just thinking it would look super cute in my babies room! 😉 Adrianna

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Anonymous says · 06.22.12

look whose got a grey desk now! just like your sisters blog!
-amandaups

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emma b. says · 06.23.12

Super cute, Kate!

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Ashlie says · 06.23.12

So simple yet so cute. And I love the color combination!

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Lindsey Warrior says · 06.23.12

Awww!
The kitties are so cute!
Love this idea!

<3 Lindsey |
http://warriorsofculture.com

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Anonymous says · 06.28.12

Where did you get the wall hanging? I love it!

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Meg says · 06.30.12

What cute and simple way to add a pop of style! I did this for the 4th! See how it turned out here:

http://meg-silverthorn.blogspot.com/2012/06/red-white-and-blue.html

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shal says · 07.06.12

Love your blog! First time poster 🙂 I love the black pieces above your desk. Where did you get it or did you make it? I’ve been looking for something like this for a while.

http://www.whatawonderfulwhirl.blogspot.com/

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Erika says · 07.12.12

Your office looks amazing! I love how the choral breaks the whole grayness of the place 🙂 But I absolutely fell in love with your kitty-cats!!!

xo
Erika
http://jasminblancboutique.blogspot.co.uk/

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