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How to Make a Nautical Garland

Map Page Garland and Boxwood WreathHappy Friday, friends!  Have you started decorating yet?  I started this week and am loving all the Christmas-y items around the house. Isn’t unpacking all the ornaments and crafts from year’s past magical?  I came across a few ornaments I made with the kids when they were very little.  So sweet to find.

How to Make A Nautical Garland Title

I’m so excited to share a few more glimpses of our tree.  Today I’m sharing how to make a nautical garland.  You all know how much I LOVE living by the sea.  My decorating this year is very much embracing the look of a coastal Christmas.

Coastal Garland and chippy pitcher

This is a super easy craft and you probably have most of what you need to make it!

How to Make a Nautical Garland

Materials

– Coastal Chart (or any other paper you desire)
– Paper Shape Cutter (I used a circle)
– Sewing Machine
– White or Natural thread

Method

I used nautical charts for this project.  If you don’t have nautical charts then you can use any craft or card stock you’d like.  I then cut them out with a paper craft cutter.  If you don’t have one you can draw circles or other shapes.  I think little stars would be so sweet too.

Map circles

You want to make sure you have enough circles.  You’ll need LOTS.

Then turn on your sewing machine and start sewing.

sewing map circles

You want to leave a few inches between circles.

sewing cirles to create a garlan

To do this you keep your foot on the pedal and continue “sewing” nothing and then put another circle to sew. That is all there is to it!  This only took a few minutes and then it was ready to go on the tree!

Well, I did play with it in the guest room first.

Snow Globe and Mason Jar

I loved how the garland looked up there.  It got me thinking that these circles might be cute in the playroom once Christmas is over 🙂

Snow Globe

I know I still need to share these little snow globes that we made with you (another easy craft).

Here’s how the garland looks on the tree!

Flocked Tree lit up with garland

Close Up Garland on Tree

And with the lights off.

Flocked Tree with Coastal Garland

What do you think? Will you try to make one this year?

A nautical garland for your tree

You might also like to try your hand at making this no sew tree skirt!

How to Make a No Sew Drop Cloth Tree Skirt

If you’re local, don’t forget to enter for a chance to win four tickets to see Boston Ballet’s Nutcracker.

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Victoria
9 years ago

Awesome idea, Dani. We still haven’t set up our tree yet. We are going next weekend to a farm to get fresh one cut. Every time I see a sewing machine, I am reminded of how much I miss sewing. I had one of those beginner one and I broke it trying to sew thick upholstery fabric. My new one will be here this weekend. I can’t wait to get my sew on!

Linda
Linda
9 years ago

Just lovely! And like that it can be used after Christmas.

JaneEllen
JaneEllen
9 years ago

I too love that your garland can be used after the holidays. Will try to find out how I can get nautical charts. Where or how did you get your nautical charts? Great idea to use those, gives garland different feel, great tutorial how to make sewn garland. Your tree is so pretty, the flocking makes it looks so soft. Your ornaments look great on your tree, very soft looking to go with look of your tree. I too am getting a new sewing machine. Tired of fighting with old one, always some kind of problem with it, (me). I’m… Read more »

Sarah
9 years ago

I love this Danielle!!!! Anything with maps, sign me up:) I might have to pay you to make one of these for me! I definitely don’t sew, always wanted to learn though. Looks like you guys had a wonderful night in Boston at the ballet, you all looked so cute! I’ve been wondering whether Maura is old enough yet to take her. Maybe I’ll wait one more year?! Have a great holiday together if I don’t talk to you again before Christmas:)