DIY PROJECT: Tassel Garland

It's very easy to get carried away with decor and spend a fortune, but with a little effort and imagination, it's easy to find hundreds of DIY projects that are simple and beautiful.

Today I am showing you how to make a beautiful tassel garland!

This is so easy to do...no sewing, no glue, just string, scissors and fabric!

This particular garland I am making is to tie in accents of a black and white themed event that Pink Lemonade Productions are doing on Thursday.

Here's what I used:

Pinking shears

5 x half meter various monochrome fabrics

Twine

First of all I cut strips of fabric widthways across the fabric, approximately 2.5cm to 5cm wide. With this type of garland, it adds to the effect to vary the width of the fabric strips. I made sure all edges were cut with the pinking shears (to make zigzag edges).

I used big polka dots, gingham, stripes, plain black and a mixed polka dot pattern.

Once you have lots of strips (each of mine measured approx 50cm in length) lay out your base which could be string, ribbon, twine or bunting tape. 

Lay the fabric strips against the twine as above, with the looped end crossing the twine. Then, tuck the loose ends through the loop and pull through, leaving the top knot loose. 

You can pull the 'tails' tighter once you have all of your tassels in place.

Alternate the fabrics to add depth and texture to your garland. Keep going until you have enough scrappy tassels to fill your length of twine! It is really that simple. 

Easy peasy :) 

 

Happy scrapping! 

Doesn't it look adorable? :)

Also, voting is still open (just!) for the Wedding Blog Awards...we would love to make the short list. Every vote counts :) we've received nominations so far for best newcomer and best inspirational blog, so thank you very much for everyone who has nominated us. <3 

Much love, 

Mrs Enchanted xoxo

Wedding Blog Awards 2014!

So for the first time ever The Enchanted Bride has received nominations for the Wedding Blog Awards...to say I'm overwhelmed is an understatement.

My little blog just started as a go-to for Brides to be looking for a little inspiration and ways to DIY and save money; and has turned into a journal of real life weddings, trend alerts and advice!

After taking a few months off, I realised just how passionate I am about the wedding industry, and remembered that it's about the readers, not the writer. We, Mr Enchanted and I, also launched Pink Lemonade Productions, our brand new company that is combining all of the planning and advice of Enchanted Occasions, and the fun elements of Sugar Rush, with the addition of some amazing rustic, retro and vintage props.

The past few weeks have been absolutely incredible; the launch was at The Mayor's Charity Masquerade Ball, which couldn't have gone any better! We set up our Facebook page, which has started gaining momentum, and we're pleased to say that the next few months are going to be a very exciting journey.

Anyway, back to the Wedding Blog Awards...

I would absolutely LOVE your support in the Inspiration / Newcomer category, and you can cast your vote here

http://www.weddingandweddingflowers.co.uk/blogawards/2 

All you have to do is enter the URL, www.theenchantedbride.blogspot.com and select the category.

Then, pop your name and email address in, and submit! It will take five minutes and is really easy. Very single vote counts!

Thank you so much to all of my lovely readers all around the world, you are the reason I love writing :) 

Much love,

Mrs Enchanted