My Christmas swags were made a few years back and were starting to show their age. They weren't the style that I enjoyed any longer. At that time I had filled them with floral picks and a gold edged ribbon. I like them then but have outgrown them. I went shopping to find new swags for the archways in our living and dining room. The ones that I loved were completely out of my price range. So I came home empty handed and thinking about what I should do. I decided to redo them. I set to work on dismantling the swags.
Here is the before (please disregard the very ugly basement floor).
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Before close up.
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I got together some things I would need. These wire cutters come in very handy.
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I used this ribbon that I purchased last year after Christmas on clearance.
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These little beads were being thrown out by someone I know and I rescued them.
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This berry garland also saved from being thrown out.
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I purchased this beaded garland at Michaels. It was on clearance.
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I laid everything out on my kitchen floor and set to work on the swags. I laid the beaded garland over the greenery. Wrapped the ribbon around and under. I filled in some spots with the beads and berry garland and here is the completed garlands.
This is the living room garland. Click on the picture for a better look.
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This is the dining room garland. (Disregard ugly kitchen wallpaper and tile-the kitchen needs a makeover)
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I am thrilled with my new garlands. They look much better than the pictures I have taken. This is my favorite Christmas redo.
11 comments:
Really nice job....I can see why you're happy with the new look and the best part is, it didn't cost you! I really need to get a-moving on my decorating. I'm getting inspired looking at others' blogs.
I love these, Ruth! They turned out so pretty!
Thanks for stopping by my blog! I love that white with that garland, very pretty!
What a make over! I'm not so great at that kind of thing - yours are beautiful! They don't even look remotely the same as before.
I need to try to do something like that but I always chicken out at the after Christmas sales - I just don't want to fight the crowds for the deals
OMG....this is clever & more than inspiring!
Hi Ruth. Love your blog :)
Ruth! Fabulous job! Love how you made them into something you love! They are beautiful!
Ruth,
What a transformation! They really look good with the white ribbon and the beaded garland...I just love them....
I have always wanted to have a shabby chic Christmas and that's what I'm working on right now...Be sure to stop by my blog on Saturday to see what I've done. :0)
Oh, and as of right now I'm supposed to have snow tomorrow night and Saturday!!
Have a great day,
Stephanie
WOW. They turned out really nice! I always buy "bits and pieces" on sale when I find them after Christmas. :) You just never know what it might turn into!
Love the re-do. It is so pretty with the white and ribbon.
I love your new garland. It's so sassy and girly! Congrats on a beautiful job. God's blessings, Sarah :D
Oh, wow! I love it! Great job! :D
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