What about bringing a smile to everyone’s face with this handmade Santa garland?

The mix of bright red hats, rosy noses, and printed-text beards creates a whimsical look that feels playful yet classic.

It’s an easy project for adding personality to your décor, and you can customize it with ribbons, glitter, or even a touch of faux snow for extra sparkle.

Materials Needed

• Cardstock or chipboard squares (5”×7”), 4-6 pieces
• Old book pages or printed vintage-style paper
• Acrylic paint in red, pink, and white
• Ribbon or jute twine - 5-6 ft
• Glue stick or Mod Podge
• Scissors
• Optional: glitter, cotton balls

Step-by-step Guide

Step 1: Cut cardstock into banner-style panels (5”×7” with a scalloped or V-cut bottom).

Step 2: Glue vintage book pages on each panel for the background and trim to size.

Step 3: Paint Santa faces with red hats, pink noses, white beards, directly on the panels. Then add rosy cheeks for charm.

Step 4: Once dry, punch two holes at the top of each panel.

Step 5: String ribbon or twine through the holes, spacing panels evenly.

Step 6: Tie extra bows or ribbons between panels for a layered, festive look.

Notes:

For a cozier look, you can use brown kraft paper instead of white cardstock and add a little shading with brown chalk or ink around the edges.