Maybe now that Christmas is over ( almost!) I will finally find the time to make one of these garlnds- I have wanted to for quite some time now. I think it would make a great primitive garland for a fire place mantle.
I could not find a picture of one but did find instructions:
Grab a bag of cranberries and a bag of peanuts (still in their shells).
. Next you will need a needle and some heavy cotton thread. Make a great garland of cranberries, by stringing them on a doubled length of thread. Make a delicious peanut garland by stringing whole peanuts on a doubled length of thread- just push the needle through the center of the peanuts. You can hang your creations on a branch- the birds will love it!
I plan on alternating the peanuts & cranberries.
If you happen to make one before I do- send a pic & I will post it here.
Deb, I'm going to try this! I have heard that you can use dental floss instead of thread if you just have the light-weight thread. I have leftover real cranberries and a whole bag of peanuts for the critters. Thanks for the idea!
ReplyDeleteThat's great Holly! Let me know how it turns out! Sounds aesy enough!
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