Red, White, and Blue Felt Garland

Just in time for the 4th of July, here is a fun and easy festive craft to decorate your mantle.

I was inspired by this paper garland I bought from Target, and thought it would be fun to make my own red, white, and blue garland for a little USA spirit!

Red, White, and Blue Felt Garland

Supplies I Used:

 1 Red 9″ x 12″ felt rectangle

1 White 9″ x 12″ felt rectangle

1 Blue 9″ x 12″ felt rectangle

Ruler

Single hole punch

Fiskars soft touch sewing scissors

Star stencil

3/4in stencil brush

White and glitter fabric paint

Red polyester trim 3/8in/9.5mm

Black sharpie pen for marking

Instructions:

1. Cut out three 4″ x 6″ rectangle from each color felt. You should have a total of 9 felt rectangles.

2. Cut an isosceles triangle shape in the bottom of each rectangle on a 4″ side. The two equal sides should measure 2 1/2″ long and cut 1 1/2″ up.

3. Now you will stencil a star on each of your three blue felt pieces. I arranged my star where I liked it and used blue tape to secure the stencil on the table under the felt piece. Try not to tape on the felt because it will pull. I mixed white fabric paint with glitter fabric paint on a plate and painted the star using my stencil brush. Allow time to dry.

4. Next, you need to punch holes in the felt. I punched two holes at the top of each rectangle 1 cm down from the top and 1/2″ in from each side.

5. I cut my ribbon 84″ long (based on the side of my mantle), and I spaced each felt piece about 3″ apart with 12″ left on each end to secure to my mantle.

6. Hang and enjoy your new decor!