Your favorite garland?

[m4816k]

Which is it and how do you place it?

Additional question (advice needed) - how would you place bead strings on a natural tree i.e. the one where perfect symmetry can't be achieved? Skip it altogether? Is there some trick which I don't know about? Thnx:)

[onemagicalchristmas]

I never used the beaded garland I use tinsel garland and I just wrap it around rather close together. I am not a perfectionist so I am ok with how mine turns out.presents

[ladyice]

I do use beads, but I have an artificial tree. Sorry, I don't think I can help much

[Merry Christmas Darling]

Which is it and how do you place it?

Additional question (advice needed) - how would you place bead strings on a natural tree i.e. the one where perfect symmetry can't be achieved? Skip it altogether? Is there some trick which I don't know about? Thnx:)

I suggest putting the bead garland on the way my daughter did (deliberately not symetrical but dripping like frosting on a cake.)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/Idnam/Christmas/Christmas2007183.jpg

[m4816k]

I suggest putting the bead garland on the way my daughter did (deliberately not symetrical but dripping like frosting on a cake.)

I'll probably do that, but as you've seen from my photo, my trees are not this dense and I'm not sure if I can achieve this effect. Maybe going along the branches instead of from one branch to another might be a good idea. Or from side to side of the branch... Suddenly I'm having an idea overload:dizzy:

[Donna-50]

Theres no right way or wrong way. Put it on and keep playing with it until you get it the way you like.

As far as garland I know most people will layer different garlands together to get a full looking garland. Where do you plan to use it? If a stairway you can attach with the zip ties. If outside you could put a small nail at top of door frame and tie it to that.

[tlazer]

I did the Bead Garland this year.I only had 3 strands so I put stands near the top middle and near the bottom Not bad at all.

[m4816k]

Theres no right way or wrong way. Put it on and keep playing with it until you get it the way you like.

As far as garland I know most people will layer different garlands together to get a full looking garland. Where do you plan to use it? If a stairway you can attach with the zip ties. If outside you could put a small nail at top of door frame and tie it to that.

Probably just some tinsel garland on a tree - don't decorate the house a lot except something on a dining room table and an advent wreath on a living room table. Oh and, have something on a front door (a silver pinecone/apple/flower/ribbon ball), something on the back door and lights on the balcony.

[devoy26]

hey guys,

i like tinsel on my garlands . beads are just too much work ..
i dont know of any tricks to make them symmetrical...
sorry i was no help.:sad elf:

[ANGWife]

My family always used beads asI was growing up.

I use a ribbon with wire in it. I tie the bow right under the star.

[tinkerbell2]

My favourite garlands are the four we have suspened from the ceiling with

glass ornaments on....:smitten:

[tinkerbell2]

Just like this.....http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab91/troubletimestwo/100_1000.jpg:smitten::smitten:

[steph535]

Growing up, my parents used tinsel. My mother was VERY picky about how it was hung. It had to be hung just so and only one strand at a time. We were not allowed to just fling it on. And, she took it off very neatly each year and REUSED it again over and over. (We always had a real tree; I have found out since that it is very hard to get off of fake trees.) I loved the way it shimmered and reflected the lights. I still love it, as long as it's done right, but you have to have a lot of patience. After I was married, I started using red bows, because my brother did and I liked the way they looked. Then, after that for a few years, I used alternating red bows with bows that had small pink and white checks on them and I also used three long strings of popcorn and added candy canes. Then, several years ago, I started using white bows instead of red. they aren't stark white, but more like a winter white. And then, about 3 or 4 years ago, I used small white beads along with the white bows, but then I discovered that the clear/opaque beads look better than the white ones. So, that is what I have used up to last year. And, I never know when to stop, so sometimes I use bows, beads, AND tinsel. lol. But, I have never used that big hunky silver or gold garland because I think it usually looks tacky. But, that's just picky ol' me.

[Kittyskyfish]

Just like this.....http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab91/troubletimestwo/100_1000.jpg:smitten::smitten:

SWEET BEANS!!! That is gorgeous!!!!! LOVE!!!!

[tinkerbell2]

SWEET BEANS!!! That is gorgeous!!!!! LOVE!!!!



Thankyou:santa-smiley: going to try and inprove on it a little this year.....a bit more frosty

stuff on the top.:smitten:

[Kittyskyfish]

Thankyou:santa-smiley: going to try and inprove on it a little this year.....a bit more frosty

stuff on the top.:smitten:

I've seen wire garland strung with acrylic crystals. You could string bulk clear crystals with fine wire and weave that through the greens.

lemme see if I can find any picks of what I'm talking 'bout!

[tinkerbell2]

I've seen wire garland strung with acrylic crystals. You could string bulk clear crystals with fine wire and weave that through the greens.

lemme see if I can find any picks of what I'm talking 'bout!

Thanks for that...:santa-smiley:

[Kittyskyfish]

Here is something similar to what I've seen locally.

http://www.gandgwebstore.com/prodthumb/ongar.jpg
Crystal Garland (http://www.gandgwebstore.com/showitemdetail.php?sn=6318&pid=ongar_318&pg=1)


This is very fancy, but I think something scaled back could be handmade for your garland. Oh, well, as long as you can find inexpensive acrylic crystals!

I've seen garland like this strung through Christmas trees and it's lovely!

[tinkerbell2]

Here is something similar to what I've seen locally.

http://www.gandgwebstore.com/prodthumb/ongar.jpg
Crystal Garland (http://www.gandgwebstore.com/showitemdetail.php?sn=6318&pid=ongar_318&pg=1)


This is very fancy, but I think something scaled back could be handmade for your garland. Oh, well, as long as you can find inexpensive acrylic crystals!

I've seen garland like this strung through Christmas trees and it's lovely!

That is lovely....seen something similiar at the garden centres where we get most
of our stuff from.....so now it gives me an excuse to go hunting for them...:santa-smiley:
Thanks again..kitty

[Ellie]

Just like this.....http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab91/troubletimestwo/100_1000.jpg:smitten::smitten:

How gorgeous! That is stunning. Do you have more pics? Did you do your tree the same way?

[tinkerbell2]

How gorgeous! That is stunning. Do you have more pics? Did you do your tree the same way?

I only started taking close up pics last year, yes the tree is done

similiar to it and looks gorgeous if i do say so myself:elf1:

I will have a look to see if i can find some...!

[tinkerbell2]

Here you go Ellie :elf1:http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab91/troubletimestwo/100_0995-1.jpg

[Ellie]

Here you go Ellie :elf1

Thank you for the pic! How beautiful..like a winter wonderland. Your tree is magnificent. The room must look spectacular in the evening.

:christmastree:

[tinkerbell2]

Thank you for the pic! How beautiful..like a winter wonderland. Your tree is magnificent. The room must look spectacular in the evening.

:christmastree:

Hi Ellie..:waving:

It does look great in the evenings...dont need any other lights on thats for sure:elf1:

[kimmy]

Here you go Ellie :elf1:http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab91/troubletimestwo/100_0995-1.jpg

looks beautiful and your other pic aswell:elf1:

[tinkerbell2]

looks beautiful and your other pic aswell:elf1:

Thankyou for the lovely comment, i cant wait to get

started on this years...:tree1:

[angelpugs]

That is quite a beautiful tree i like it,love the way you decorate it,my two get done up nice especially the white one in blue,silver,and white.:christmastree::waving:

[tinkerbell2]

That is quite a beautiful tree i like it,love the way you decorate it,my two get done up nice especially the white one in blue,silver,and white.:christmastree::waving:

Thankyou angelpugs..:waving:

I am looking forward to seeing everyone's trees this year.!!:christmastree:

[noelglori]

Beautiful Tinkerbell, my kind of tree. I love it. Thanks for sharing.

A tip for decorators, if you love clear decorations for your tree, don't limit your shopping to the Christmas section in stores, check out the bridal decorations. You will be surprised at what you can find for decorating the tree.

[SnowAngel]

:christmastree:My favorite garlands have gold ribbon around them. I hang them on my windows with white lights as well as on the tree.

[Ellie]

Beautiful Tinkerbell, my kind of tree. I love it. Thanks for sharing.

A tip for decorators, if you love clear decorations for your tree, don't limit your shopping to the Christmas section in stores, check out the bridal decorations. You will be surprised at what you can find for decorating the tree.

You are absolutely right! You never know what you'll find; and your tree will look very unique. A designer friend of mine always says to think outside the box...

:santa-smiley:

[CandyKara]

My favourite garland is a candy garland I got when I was very young and I put him on three gingerbread standing on top of each other. I felt extra special when I was searching candy ornaments and came across someone who was looking for my exact garland in a blog! I couldn't help her since I was so young when I got it and doubt even if I did know that it would still be there!

[Merry Christmas Darling]

http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab91/troubletimestwo/100_0995-1.jpg


So this is where your pic was hiding. I finally get to see it, and let me assure you that it's beautiful!

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Avatars/ItsFrosty.gif

[tinkerbell2]

So this is where your pic was hiding. I finally get to see it, and let me assure you that it's beautiful!

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/DiademRose/Avatars/ItsFrosty.gif

oooohhh thankyou MW,:elf1: