[Semi-Homemade] Felt Snowflake Garland

Have you seen the felt snowflake ornaments for sale at Target this year?

I wasn't planing on making a Christmas garland, but after finding these adorable felt snowflakes, I couldn't resist. The sturdiness of these 3mm thick felt snowflakes - along with the cozy colors and varying flake shapes - really caught my eye. But it was the $1 price tag which impressed me most.

Sure, I could probably make my own felt snowflakes. But the time and effort that would take? And during the busy holiday season? Sometimes complete DIY just isn't worth it.

I began my project right there in the middle of Target, spacing snowflakes on the floor, guesstimating my mantel length and arranging the felt flakes to my liking. Fortunately, there was hardly anyone else shopping at that time because my brainstorming spread rendered that aisle impassible.

Once home, I used measuring tape and a calculator to determine how far apart each snowflake should lie and tied marker knots at the appropriate distances. (My ornaments are spaced 15" apart). Raffia bows were the final touch.

I love the way this garland stylistically ties together the other elements of my mantel - the twiggy reindeer, the vintage cross stiched artwork made decades ago by my grandmother, and the Norweigan heritage wreath (which I'll write about later) seem unified by the cozy cabin feel of the felt garland.

What do you think? What are your favorite retail items for semi-homemade projects?

What do you think? What are your favorite retail items for semi-homemade projects?

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