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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Love it! Your office is really coming together!
I actually don’t like that at all.
Ditto – it looks like an afterthought to me – sorry Kate. : (
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
No need to apologize. You are free to have your opinion.
And yes, it was cheap. In fact–nearly free!
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!
I’ve already done that with a “B”. It is cute!
I don’t get the appeal to this at all…very random and not at all like other DIYs I’ve seen you do…
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 ; )
Maybe just stick with doing hair.
I don’t think there is any need to be rude. Thanks for all the effort you make Kate. x
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!
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!!
I agree. Not sure I would understand it if I got it as a house-warming gift!
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!
So cute!
The splash of coral is just perfect!
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!
very whimsical 🙂 i like it.
Cute idea! I love those colors together 🙂
Maria
http://www.daintyanddecadent.com
Oh that’s fabulous! I love it!
@Kate, where did you get that desk! I LOVE it! Anything grey is pretty much amazing in my book!
Melissa from Grin and Barrett
The desk came from Craigslist, and we painted it grey!
Genius! I may have to pain my desk grey now!
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!!
I think these garlands are so adorable! Great DIY!
XO
http://justasmalltowngirlblog.blogspot.com
Oh my gosh! how stinking cute is your office. The gray is fantastic.
Your cats are going to LOOVVEE that new addition haha
CarissaExplainsItAll
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!
I’m loving your office and I know if I could see your house, I would love it all!
where is your desk from? love
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!
Where did you get the black thing on your wall that is holding the garland?
How cute! I love the way it turned out! 🙂
Fun, easy decoration! Looks like your cats were really “helpful” in the making of it 🙂 Love your blog!
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!
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
Very cute idea…thanks for sharing!
I really like it because sometime you need a punch of color just for a little change!
I have that same piece over my bed, Pier One is awesome.
Cute! I like the pop of color. I totally get the look you are going for.
I like it and think I may try this as a topper for a plain curtain. msqueenfashionista.com
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
Very classy office, but the garland is super cheesy
Just a quick question. Why on earth would you say that to someone? A
Where did the black wall art come from? I love it!
I really like this! I was just thinking it would look super cute in my babies room! 😉 Adrianna
look whose got a grey desk now! just like your sisters blog!
-amandaups
Super cute, Kate!
So simple yet so cute. And I love the color combination!
Awww!
The kitties are so cute!
Love this idea!
<3 Lindsey |
http://warriorsofculture.com
Where did you get the wall hanging? I love it!
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
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/
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/