DIY Christmas Garland

Hello crafty friends! If you’re looking for a quick and easy project for the festive season this DIY Christmas garland is PERFECT.

This project is number one in a three-part series of Christmas projects that you can totally achieve last minute before Christmas.
This gorgeous garland is also quite transeasonal. After all, stars are not just for Christmas… 😉

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Clay Star Christmas Garland

Materials

Air dry clay
Star cookie cutter
Paintbrush
String
Craft knife
Cutting Mat (or any surface suitable for working with clay)

The Process

Using a cookie cutter to make a star in clay.

Step 1

Here we go! The first step in this DIY Christmas Garland is to roll out a small piece of air-dry clay and use a star cookie cutter to create your base shape.
I’m using the back of a cutting mat for my workspace. I think cutting mats make a great base for working with air dry clay because they are super smooth and the clay doesn’t get too stuck to the mat.

Step 2

Carefully remove your star from the surface. I’m using a craft knife.
Once you’ve removed your star from the mat very carefully smooth off any rough-looking edges with your fingers.

Removing a clay star from the work surface.

Step 3

Use the non-brush end of a paintbrush to poke a hole in the middle of your star.

Making a hole in the centre of a clay star.

Now repeat this process, make a whole bunch of stars and leave them to dry overnight.

Tip: If you don’t have time to waste use a polymer clay then you can bake the stars in the oven and they’ll be done in around half an hour!

Threading clay stars onto jute string to make a Christmas garland.

Step 4

Thread your string through the holes in the stars. Tie a knot under each one to make sure they stay in place. I’ve left mine loose sitting on the knot but if you want to make them a bit more secure just add a little bit of glue. UHU All Purpose is my FAV!