How to create a Christmas card garland


This Christmas, Dobbies Garden Centres is inspiring customers to celebrate the season’s warmest messages by creating a beautiful Christmas card garland, a simple and personal way to turn Christmas cards into a meaningful part of your seasonal décor.


Dobbies’ Stylist, Rebecca Stanton, shares her top tips for crafting a festive card garland that makes the most of your Christmas cards, turning them into a charming display full of colour, lights, and joy.


What you’ll need

-      Plain festive garland, from £5.99


-      String lights (either battery operated or plug-in) from £4.99


-      Christmas cards parks, available in-store from £5.99


-      Optional: baubles, foliage, or festive ribbon for added decoration


-      Mini wooden pegs or paper clips from local craft or stationary store


How to create a Christmas card garland


1.    Choose your base. Start with a plain garland and drape it across a mantle, doorway or window frame. Dobbies has a range of garland styles to suit your home, from classic green foliage to frosted and berry covered varieties, to a brand-new burgundy garland that adds a unique touch.


2.    Add your lights. Weave a string of fairy lights through the garland, tucking them in amongst the foliage. This will add a cosy, festive glow to your display and you can match the lights to your Christmas tree, whether that be with warm, cool or colourful options.


3.    As cards arrive throughout December, attach them to the garland using mini pegs or decorative paper clips. Space them out along the length of the garland for a balanced, full look.


4.    Make it your own by adding finishing touches such as baubles, sprigs of holly, and ribbon for extra sparkle and festive flair. Have fun choosing decorations that complement your cards and overall theme.


5.    Stand back and admire! Your garland will grow with every card you receive, becoming a heartwarming feature in your home that celebrates the joy of the season.


For more Christmas inspiration and to explore Dobbies’ festive collections for 2025, visit www.dobbies.com.

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