Easily make this DIY Valentine wood bead garland with tassel and add it to your Valentine decor. It’s the perfect addition to compliment all your existing farmhouse home decor!
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This week I’m teaming up with a few blogging friends to bring you fun Valentine’s Day activities, ideas and decor! Be sure to read to the end of this post for more Valentine’s Day inspiration!
You can make this Valentine wood bead garland in about 20 minutes. Wood bead garlands are a staple item in farmhouse decor and it’s fun to change them up for the seasons.
I made my first DIY wood bead garland back in the fall. It turned out so well I decided to make one for Valentine’s day too.
This Valentine’s wood bead garland is neutral in color so it can easily be used for decorating throughout the year and not just for February!
Let me show you how to DIY your own wood bead garland.
HERE’S WHAT YOU WILL NEED
- Hemp twine or jute
- wood beads
- wood chalk heart
- scissors
HOW TO MAKE YOUR Valentine’s WOOD BEAD GARLAND
Now that you have your supplies here’s how to make your wood bead garland:
Measure the length of twine you would like your garland to be (mine is 24 inches) and then add 6 more inches.
Place a double or triple knot toward the end of one side of your twine (leaving 3” out).
Make one DIY twine tassel following photo tutorial below. Or you can buy a tassel here.
DIY Twine Tassel
I decided to make my own tassel, though you could easily buy one like this here.
Start by cutting a piece of cardboard or card stock into a 4 x 4 inch square.
Then wrap jute or hemp twine around square 25-30 times.
Cut an 8 inch piece of twine, string with wooden bead. Place the twine under wrapped twine on the square.
Thread end of 8 inch piece of twine through wooden bead so that it forms a loop around the twine on the square. Pull on 8 inch twine and secure it tightly with a knot against the wooden bead.
Remove twine from cardboard. Cut a piece of 10 inch twine and tie it around the loops of twine about ½ inch down.
Wrap both ends of twine around looped twine 4 times and then secure with a double knot. Cut off excess twine.
Cut the bottom of looped twine and trim to make even.
Attach twine tassel to one end of your garland using the 3” of twine. Trim any excess twine.
Tip: Wrap a small piece of tape around the end of your twine and trim it close to prevent your twine from fraying as you push it through the bead.
Begin placing wood beads on twine until desired length is reached. My garland has 28 wooden beads on it. Note: garland should be loose enough to slightly separate beads and bend for styling.
Once you reach the desired length of your garland secure the end with a double or triple knot leaving 2-3 inches free of beads.
Attach a wooden heart to the opposite end of your garland. Trim any excess twine.
Add your DIY Valentine wood bead garland to your home decor!
More Valentine’s Day Inspiration
Looking for more Valentine’s recipes, activities and fun? Check out these posts listed below!
- Jenna from Love Lake Living has a funny Valentine card printable you can give to that special someone.
- Keri from Intentional Motherhood has a great printable Valentine’s scavenger hunt for the kiddos to do.
- Tiffany from Lake Life State of Mind is sharing a super yummy Valentine’s Day ice cream cake recipe!
- Jaclyn from Coffee Pancakes and Dreams has the best printable Valentine’s card for the kids to give to friends and classmates.
