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1. A Cedar Swag With Velvet Ribbon And Frosted Pinecones
Cedar looks full even when you use a small bundle, and frosted pinecones pop more when they sit right at the bottom tip like a little snowy exclamation point.
Do It Like This: Tie cedar to a wire hanger with green floral wire, then hot glue 2 frosted pinecones near the point and finish with one velvet bow that hides the wire knot.
2. A Magnolia Swag With Copper Bells And Dried Orange Slices
Magnolia leaves have that pretty two tone thing going on, so flip a few leaves so you see both the shiny green and the warm brown fuzz.
Try This Way: Wire 5 magnolia stems into a fan shape, then string 2 dried orange slices and 3 copper bells on twine and tie it right under the bow.
3. A Pine Swag With Red Berries And A Big Tartan Bow
Pine can look a little flat at the door, so the trick is to make a chunky bow that sticks out a bit and does the “wow” work for you.
Consider This: Make a big tartan bow with 6 loops, then tuck in 3 berry picks around it like a triangle so it looks balanced fast.
4. A Eucalyptus Swag With White Berries And Soft Gold Leaves
Eucalyptus is that friend who makes everything look expensive, and white berries keep it crisp so it does not turn into a green blob.
Start This Way: Bundle eucalyptus with floral wire, then poke in 2 white berry stems and 2 soft gold leaf picks so they peek out at the top and sides.
5. A Juniper Swag With Tiny Twinkle Lights And Silver Ornaments
Juniper already looks a little icy, so silver ornaments feel like they belong there and lights make it glow even at 6 pm.
One Thing That Helps Is: Add 2 ribbons in different widths down the garland, then hang ornaments from ribbon loops so they sit lower and swing a little.
12. A Cedar Garland With Pinecones And Little Bundles Of Cinnamon Sticks
Cedar smells like Christmas on its own, and cinnamon bundles make it feel like the door is basically baking cookies.
Here’s A Low-Stress Way: Tie 4 cinnamon stick bundles with twine, then wire them and 6 pinecones onto the garland in an every other pattern.
13. A Magnolia Garland With Gold Berries And Soft Cream Ribbon
Magnolia garland can read heavy, so cream ribbon lightens it up and gold berries add that warm glow look.
The Less Stressful Way Is: Tuck gold berry picks in the ends and middle, then weave cream ribbon in a loose zigzag so it looks relaxed.
14. A Eucalyptus Garland With Dried Citrus And Natural Twine Details
Dried citrus looks like you tried very hard, but it is really just orange slices that did their job in the oven.
If You Want To Keep It Easy: Tie dried citrus slices on with little twine bows, then space them about a hand width apart along the garland.
15. A Juniper Garland With Icy Blue Ornaments And Dusty Silver Accents
Icy blue ornaments make juniper look extra wintery, and dusty silver accents keep it from feeling too bright or kiddy.
Start By Doing This Instead: Place the biggest blue ornaments first at the corners, then fill gaps with smaller ones and 3 dusty silver sprigs.
16. A Boxwood Garland With Bright Red Bows And Classic Candy-Cane Stripes
Boxwood is super neat, so bold red bows give it that classic holiday punch and candy cane stripes scream front porch joy.
Instead, Try This: Add red bows every 12 inches, then weave one striped ribbon through the whole thing so it looks even and not random.
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