Old Fashioned Christmas: Popcorn Garland

Looking for a fun family project? This craft will bring a little Old Fashioned touch to your Christmas tree, and could become a fun family tradition. Popcorn garlands have been a classic decoration for Christmas trees for many decades. They are easy to make, inexpensive, and add a touch of warmth and nostalgia to your holiday decor. With just a few simple materials, you can create a beautiful and tasty garland to add to your tree this season.

Materials needed:

• Popped popcorn
• Fresh cranberries
• Thread or string
• Needle
• Small spoon or fork

Instructions:

1. Pop your popcorn according to the instructions on your packaging. We recommend plain popcorn, not the salted or sweetened variety.
2. String the popcorn and cranberries onto your thread or string alternatively, with one piece of popcorn followed by one cranberry, and so on. To do this, you can use a needle or a small spoon or fork. Simply thread the needle through the center of each piece of popcorn and cranberry, or use the spoon or fork to scoop up a small amount of popcorn and cranberries and place it onto the thread.
3. Continue stringing popcorn and cranberries onto the thread or string until it is long enough to fit around your tree. You can make your garland as long or as short as you like. We recommend leaving a few inches of space between each piece of popcorn and cranberry to allow for movement and flexibility.
4. Once you have strung all of your popcorn and cranberries, tie the two ends of the thread or string together to create a loop. You can adjust the length of the loop as needed to fit around your tree.
5. Hang the popcorn and cranberry garland on your tree by draping it around the branches. You can arrange it in a spiral, zigzag, or any other pattern that you like. The key is to ensure that it is evenly distributed around the tree so that it does not become too heavy on one side.
6. Enjoy the warm, festive look of your homemade popcorn and cranberry garland. It will add a pop of color and a touch of tradition to your Christmas tree.

Adding cranberries to the popcorn garland is a simple and easy way to add a touch of holiday charm to your decor. Whether you're using it on your tree, as a centerpiece, or as a mantel decoration, a popcorn and cranberry garland is sure to brighten up your home this holiday season.

As great as these are for the tree inside, how about we take some outside too and feed our feathered friends? It's a great idea! The weather is colder and the earth is barren of food. Once Christmas has passed, simply add your string to a tree in your yard for birds to access. What a wonderful Christmas gift idea for nature.

With just a few materials and a little time, you can create a beautiful and tasty decoration that will bring joy to your family and guests for years to come. So gather your materials, get creative, and start crafting your very own popcorn garland!