Words carry magic at Christmas, and this garland lets you see that magic every day.

By bending evergreen stems into letters, you turn a simple “MERRY” into a piece of art that feels homemade and heartfelt.

Moreover, the pink bows add a joyful burst of color, almost like sprinkles on a cookie.

Hang it in your living room, across a shelf, or even in the kitchen to spread a little reminder that the season is about joy.

Materials Needed

• Faux evergreen garland (about 5-6 feet long, cut into 12" sections)
• Craft wire (16-18 gauge, 3-4 feet)
• Wire cutters
• Hot glue gun
• Pink yarn or ribbon (about 2-3 feet, cut into 6" strips for bows)
• Black-and-white baker’s twine (6-7 feet, for hanging)

Step-by-step Guide

Step 1: Cut your evergreen garland into 12" strips. Each strip will be used to form part of a letter.

Step 2: Shape craft wire into the outline of letters “M-E-R-R-Y.” Keep each letter about 4-5" tall for balance.

Step 3: Wrap evergreen strips tightly around the wire forms, securing the ends with hot glue as needed.

Step 4: Tie small bows from pink yarn or ribbon (about 2" wide each) and glue them onto random letter spots for contrast.

Step 5: Attach letters to baker’s twine by threading or gluing them evenly spaced.

Step 6: Hang your garland across a mantel, window, or wall and adjust bows to face forward.

Notes:

If pink isn’t your style, swap the bows for red, gold, or even plaid ribbon for a more classic look.

You can also expand this idea with other words like “JOY” or “PEACE.”