INSIDE: How to make a DIY 20-minute retro tinsel garland wreath. Cheap Christmas holiday wreath front door decor.
Nothing screams ‘Christmas’ like tinsel. So when I found a tangled pile of tinsel garland — somewhere in a decoration box — I pulled out this long, glittery snake.
I have no idea how all this retro tinsel came into my possession but I was now its lucky owner. I have a sneaking suspicion it was a crafty hand-me-down from my sister’s attempt at decorating her mailbox!
So, yeah, retro tinsel garland. There wasn’t exactly enough to drape around a tree but there was the perfect amount to wrap around a wreath form.
After 20-minutes of wrapping and hot gluing, I crafted an easy tinsel garland. Because you can never have enough retro holiday sparkle. Right?!
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How to Make Retro 20-Minute Tinsel Garland Wreath
I grew up with a tinsel garland around the tree. It was a metallic combination of silvers and golds. And there was lots of it. Oh, life in the 80s.
Supplies:
– Tinsel garland (I used red and silver)
– 2″ (or larger) glitter pom poms
– Hot glue gun
– Decorative ribbon
– Wreath form
How to Use Tinsel for 20-Minute Easy Christmas Wreath
Wrap the tinsel around the wire wreath form.
If using more than one color of tinsel, wrap them together for that candy cane look. Tuck the ends under the wrapping.
Hot glue the jumbo glittery pom poms onto one side of the wreath.
Add Sparkle to Your Home with Easy Tinsel Wreath
If desired, add a bow to the wreath on either side of the pom poms.
I took a long strip of candy cane ribbon and cut it into three differing lengths.
I layered them on top of one another starting with the shortest one and tied a piece of ribbon around the middle. Fluff up.
Or, simply loop the ribbon around the top of the wreath to hang.
Make your holidays full of fun, friends …and tinsel. Lots and lots of tinsel.
Other Christmas Ideas You May Like:
- DIY felt cactus tree ornaments
- Ugly Christmas sweater turned (cozy and comfy) skirt
- 5-minute Dollar Store Christmas cookie plate
- Thrift store puzzle pieces turned holiday door wreath
- Snowman hair pin for girls
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Jenny says
I love the jumbo glittery Pom Poms! It looks great!
DazzleWhileFrazzled says
Thanks Jenny! I’m a sucker for pom poms!!
Tania says
It’s so festive, I love it!!
Tania
Michelle James says
This is great and such fun. It would go well with my Grinch theme. The round pom poms look sort of Who-ville-ish! I love it.
Leanna says
Oh my…this is so much fun…. Tinsel is not vogue anymore and you proved it should be. I was talking with my son about tree icicles last night and why we never see them. That retro stuff is wonderful. I really love your wreath. Pinning.
Christine says
Loving your wreath, that would be perfect for my backdoor, which is totally exposed to the elements and snow.
DazzleWhileFrazzled says
That’s where I have this wreath hanging as well!
Debrashoppeno5 says
I love the retro look of this. I enjoy seeing the stuff from way back when.
Natalie A says
I LOVE this! That is such a great idea to use retro tinsel garland to make a wreath. Thank you for sharing and giving this great idea to everyone to make a wreath with the tinsel garland that we may already have around the house. The wreath looks lovely!
Leslie says
So cute! This is the perfect decoration for little kids rooms or parties. Thanks so much for sharing at the #happynowlinkup!
Kathleen says
We had gold tinsel garland growing up, I remember it well! I’ve made similar wreaths in the past. Love your color choices and the use of pom poms! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm! xo Kathleen|Our Hopeful Home
Amber Harrop says
I love the tinsel and looks like even I could make this – have a wonderful Holiday Victoria
DazzleWhileFrazzled says
Thanks Amber and Happy Holidays to you too!
Lina says
The tinsel garland wreath looks great! Thanks for sharing at Sew It Cook It Craft It. Merry Christmas!
Lauren says
Your retro Christmas wreath looks great! I love the sparkle. Merry Christmas!
DazzleWhileFrazzled says
Thanks Lauren! Nothing like a little holiday bling!!
Sara @ Magical Mama Blog says
Love this! I have a huge pile in one of my boxes and don’t want to throw it away! This is such a classy way to use it! Thanks for the idea!
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DazzleWhileFrazzled says
Thank you Sara!
The Freshman Cook says
Oh my, I remember the tinsel garland from when I was growing up! Your wreath is a perfect use for the tinsel garland! Festive and fun! Thank so much for sharing at Celebrate It!
April J Harris says
Oh how fun! This reminds me of a wreath we had when I was a little girl in the 1970’s! It’s really pretty. Thank you for sharing, and for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Link Party. Hope to see you again this week. Happy Thanksgiving!
Chloe Crabtree says
How fun…AND simple to make! Thanks for sharing at Celebrate Your Story!
Teresa says
It looks really good. I love the added pom-poms.
Thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party. Pinned.
Chas Greener says
Love this! So festive, fun, and easy. It reminds me of Whooville ๐ Thanks for sharing.