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Vintage Storybook Garland

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.

So sweet and simple to make! Vintage Storybook Garland via RainonaTinRoof.com

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DIY Christmas Tree Garland

Materials & Supplies Needed:

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.

So sweet and simple to make! Vintage Storybook Garland via RainonaTinRoof.com

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.

So sweet and simple to make! Vintage Storybook Garland via RainonaTinRoof.com

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!

Easily come back to this garland tutorial later by pinning the image below!

So sweet and simple to make! Vintage Storybook Garland via RainonaTinRoof.com

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  2. Ashley ~ 3 Little Greenwoods says

    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

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  8. Rhonda says

    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.

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