DIY Decor Bead Garland

Has anyone else seen those fun wooden decor bead garlands in boutiques and in stores like Target’s new line with Studio McGee?? Well instead of spending $30 on one strand, I created this tutorial so that you can create five or more for the price of one! This is a simple craft that you can get your kids involved in and the end result is some pretty neat decor 🙂 Checkout the full tutorial below:

DIY bead garland tutorial made with wooden beads.  Use this tutorial to create decorative bead garland to decorate any space in your home!
1- Buy your Supplies

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DIY bead garland tutorial made with wooden beads.  Use this tutorial to create decorative bead garland to decorate any space in your home!
DIY bead garland tutorial made with wooden beads.  Use this tutorial to create decorative bead garland to decorate any space in your home!
2- Start Stringing

Take the end of your string and use a piece of scotch tape to tape around the end of the string. This will create a stronger end so that the beads string easier. Determine your pattern and get to stringing!

DIY bead garland tutorial made with wooden beads.  Use this tutorial to create decorative bead garland to decorate any space in your home!
DIY bead garland tutorial made with wooden beads.  Use this tutorial to create decorative bead garland to decorate any space in your home!

I recommend creating your bead strand about 18-30 inches long. It all depends on your heart’s desire 🙂 Once you have strung all the beads you want, leave about eight inches of string on both ends and cut the string.

3- Tassel Time

Time to make the tassels! There are many ways you can do this but I think this is the easiest and quickest. Start by making 6-8 inch loops with the string like the image below:

Once you have made about 5-8 loops, cut the string at one end:

DIY bead garland tutorial made with wooden beads.  Use this tutorial to create decorative bead garland to decorate any space in your home!

Fold the loops in half and tied onto the end of your bead strand like below:

DIY bead garland tutorial made with wooden beads.  Use this tutorial to create decorative bead garland to decorate any space in your home!

Make sure the knot is nice and tight! Repeat on the other end of your bead strand.

Confused about how to tie the knot? Check out my video below:

I have found this is the easiest way to tie the tassels onto the bead garland, but have seen many other ways! So experiment with it!

4- Finish the Tassels

Cut the the loops of the tassels:

DIY bead garland tutorial made with wooden beads.  Use this tutorial to create decorative bead garland to decorate any space in your home!
5- Finish up

Now is your time to admire your creation! Decor beads and bead garlands are all the rage right now in home decor. So do yourself a favor and get to stringing!!

DIY bead garland tutorial made with wooden beads.  Use this tutorial to create decorative bead garland to decorate any space in your home!
DIY bead garland tutorial made with wooden beads.  Use this tutorial to create decorative bead garland to decorate any space in your home!
DIY bead garland tutorial made with wooden beads.  Use this tutorial to create decorative bead garland to decorate any space in your home! #homdedecor #decorbeads #crafts

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2 thoughts on “DIY Decor Bead Garland”

  1. I love making bead garlands! They are so easy and such a fun decor piece. Yours look great! I like the way you tied your tassels on. I may try that next time. Thanks for sharing!

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I’m an Interior designer, decorator and blogger.  I help overwhelmed homeowners and DIYers bring timeless design and function into their home so they can love their space and the life they are building within it!  Thank you for visiting 🙂

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