1 Fish, 2 Fish, 3 Fish, Starfish!

I love garland lights.  Love them!  I think they can add ambiance and charm to your home and they can dress up areas tht you would have never even thought of before!  Below are a few pictures of my fireplace mantle.  Our home has a cottage feel and my color pallet ranges from tan tones to variations of aqua and teal colors.  I always have pine garland with twinkling lights adorning my fireplace mantle during the holidays but I wanted something with charm for everyday. 

Supplies needed:
1 rope of garland lights
Fabric squares (I found mine at JoAnn Fabrics in a variety of color shades)
Shells & Starfish (if you have a theme for your home, you can use your theme)
Ribbon (various colors that match your fabric squares)
Scissors

Instructions:

First, take your fabric squares and cut the fabric into 1" wide long strips.

Then, take your ribbon and cut your ribbon to length (however long you decide you'd like them).

Next, if you are using shells, starfish, or other novelty items, space them out on your garland lights, and tie them on with your ribbon.

Then, take your fabric scraps and your ribbon, and simply tie them on all over your garland lights until your garland is full.

Lastly, drape your lights over the mantle and plug in!

Tip:  You can use any novelty items you'd like such as vintage buttons, starfish, flowers, butterflies, ornaments and more!!