I am a sucker for old Christmas storybooks.
Doesn’t matter if they are barely bound together anymore, I buy them.
They just have the best vintage-y Christmas colors and are so sweet.
Last year, I made a vintage storybook garland to go around my tree with some of the pages from books that were falling apart. I didn’t post about it because I didn’t think it was a big deal. Then, when I did my Christmas tour last year and shared photos on Facebook recently, so many people said they loved the garland.
And when the people talk, I listen.
For the most part.
So here it is.
I don’t have step-by-step photos, but you won’t need them – its pretty simple.
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DIY Christmas Tree Garland
Materials & Supplies Needed:
- Book pages (I used 18 pages and found mine at an antique store. I’m sure Goodwill has some too.)
- Bunting Template from this party banner
- Scissors
- X-Acto Knife
- Mod Podge or White Glue
- Small paintbrush
- Glitter
- String / Twine / Ribbon for hanging
Steps
Step 1:
Lay the bunting template over the book pages, trace it onto your page, then cut it out.
Step 2:
With a small paintbrush, apply Mod Podge just around the edges of your now bunted (for lack of better wordage), book page. After applying the Mod Podge, immediately shake on some glitter and let it dry.
Step 3:
After its dry, use your X-Acto knife to cut small slits into the upper edges of each page.
Step 4:
Run your string, twine, or ribbon through each page and hang it on your tree.
Like I said, I used a total of 18 pages for the garland, however I do cheat a bit and just string it back and forth on the front and sides – I didn’t have enough to go around the back of the tree.
Judge if you want – I don’t care.
Lots of our pages also feature Mickey and friends – the kid loves him.
Do you have a favorite garland or vintage storybook?
More kid-friendly holiday crafts and decorating ideas:
Elf Hat Tree Topper – super simple to make and a fun topper for kiddos!
7 Unusual but Meaningful Ornaments You Have Laying Around the House – break out the mementos for this one!
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Love this. I have a thing for old children’s books too. What a fun way to display them!
Thanks, Lindsay!
Oh my word you are making this little teacher heart of mind so happy! I love that you used colorful illustrations from children’s books to make this garland.
Pinning and sharing everywhere!
I’d love for you to share this post {and others} at my Show Me Saturday linky party this weekend. We start the party bright and early on Saturday morning at 7:00am EST.
~ Ashley
Thanks, Ashley! I just love all the sweet little illustrations!!! Can’t resist them!
So I kind of love all things vintage — and this is just too cute!!
Thanks, Kelly! I’m a lover of all things vintage too! Just can’t get enough!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this!!!
Thanks, Jenn!
I also love old children’s books. This is a great way to enjoy them for over a month and for years to come.
Thanks, Paula! I totally agree!
It IS very cute! The people were right and you were right to listen to them! 🙂 Hope you’re having a great week!
Thanks!! I love how how it turned out!
I love vintage old fashioned christmas as well this garland looks super cute
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Thanks, Angie!
Stopping by from Sunday’s Best Linkup. I love this idea for my grandchildren’s Christmas tree. I have tons of books, and a Goodwill down the road. Thanks for sharing.
Oh they will love it, Rhonda! This is one of my kiddo’s favorite things on the tree!
This is so cute! I love how you were able to use somehting that you were in love with but had no practcal use for. Thanks for sharing at Share the Wealth Sunday, we hope to see you again this week!
Thanks, Morgan! I love when projects go like that too!