Color Block DIY Ornament Garland

Rethink the average holiday decor tradition with this easy Color Block DIY Ornament Garland to dress up your home for the season!

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DIY color clock ornament garland - Sugar & Cloth - Holidays - DIY - Houston Blogger - Home Decor

Bring a little extra sparkle to your holiday decor this year with a DIY ornament garland that’s as easy to make as it is eye-catching. Whether you’re decking out your mantel, staircase, or holiday party, this simple yet stunning garland will add a festive touch to any space. The best part? You can customize it to match your holiday color scheme, from traditional reds and greens to shimmering metallics or trendy pastel tones. Or opt for a color block pattern like ours!

Creating your own ornament garland is a fun and affordable way to add a personal touch to your seasonal decorations. Plus, it’s the perfect project to do with family or friends, turning crafting into a memory-making moment. We assembled our during our crafting party with Martha Stewart Living.

All you need are a few basic supplies and a little creativity to transform plain ornaments into a dazzling statement piece that’s uniquely yours. Fair warning though, this bad boy takes a TON of bulbs to make it full. So stock up beforehand! (Because even if you have leftover bulbs, you can repurpose them into a unique gift tag.)

Ready to get started? Follow our step-by-step guide to craft your own ornament garland in no time.

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DIY color block ornament garland

Materials and Tools Needed to Make DIY Ornament Garland

  • Ornaments — Opt for plastic or shatterproof ornaments to avoid breakage, especially if you’re working with kids or plan to hang the garland in high-traffic areas. Ours are from Martha Stewart’s Holiday Frost Collection. We painted some of the bulbs since we wanted particular colors.
  • Ornament hooks
  • Wired ribbon or felted wool rope or cotton cord rope — We offered guests 2 options so that they could choose either a more sophisticated look with silver wired ribbon or a more playful look with the felted wool rope.
  • Scissors
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How to Make a DIY Ornament Garland

1 — Start by grouping 3 ornaments together on an ornament hook. This quick and easy method keeps things simple and speeds up the process.

2 — Twist the ornament hook securely around your ribbon or rope to attach the grouped ornaments.

3 — Repeat the process, grouping ornaments by color or design if desired. For this garland, we used 6 ornaments per color group, but you can adjust the number to fit your style. Continue adding groups until your garland reaches your desired length.

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4 — Once all the ornaments are attached, clip the ribbon or rope and tie a secure knot at each end to keep everything in place.

5 — Hang or drape your finished garland wherever you’d like—on the mantel, stairway, or even the Christmas tree—and enjoy your festive, handcrafted decor!

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Project Notes and Tips

  • Add accents: Incorporate greenery, fairy lights, or small bows between ornament groups for an extra festive touch.
  • Measure before you start: Plan the garland length ahead of time by measuring the space where you’ll hang it. This ensures you won’t run out of ornaments halfway through!
  • Anchor the ends: Use command hooks, nails, or clips to secure the ends of the garland in place without damaging walls or furniture.
  • Keep it lightweight: Don’t overload the garland with too many heavy ornaments, as it could sag or become difficult to hang.
  • Experiment with patterns: Alternate colors or finishes in a pattern for a polished look, or go for a random arrangement for a playful vibe.
  • Prep ahead: Sort ornaments by color and size before you start assembling to make the process smoother and more efficient.
  • Test the hanging spot: Before finishing the garland, drape it in your intended location to check the fit and adjust as needed.
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DIY Color Block Ornament Garland - sugar and cloth

DIY Block Ornament Garland

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5 from 8 votes
Create a beautiful color block ornament garland for your holiday decorating! This project is so easy, it's perfect for anyone
Active Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course DIY
Category Holidays

Equipment

  • Scissors

Materials

  • Ornaments
  • Ornament hooks
  • Wired ribbon, felted wool rope or cotton cord rope

Instructions

  • Start by grouping three ornaments together using an ornament hook. This quick and easy method keeps things simple and speeds up the process.
  • Twist the ornament hook securely around your ribbon or rope to attach the grouped ornaments.
  • Repeat the process, grouping ornaments by color or design if desired. For this garland, we used 6 ornaments per color group, but you can adjust the number to fit your style. Continue adding groups until your garland reaches your desired length.
  • Once all the ornaments are attached, clip the ribbon or rope and tie a secure knot at each end to keep everything in place.
Cost: $30
KEYWORD: diy ornament garland

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17 Comments

  1. Pingback: Ideas for Christmas decorations with t-shirt yarn | T-shirtyarn Blog.com
  2. Where did the blue, red & yellow ornaments come from? I google Martha Stewart Holiday Frost and found nothing! Did you make them yourself with the paint you mentioned?

  3. Hi Ashley! What is the easiest way to paint the bulbs?? I’m having trouble getting the bulbs painted with out finger prints! Thanks, Emily

    1. Just my two cents here, but usually with clear glass bulbs you can pop off the metal hanger part and pour a bit of paint inside, swirl it around until it coats the inside and then pour the extra out? That might help with the finger print issue.

    1. Hi Jess! I’m glad you love it! The felted wool rope is actually from Hobby Lobby in the Christmas section. One roll is about $5 :)

    1. totally! I would use the thick wire branch style wreath as the base and then just wrap bulbs around that so it holds the weight!