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Supplies: Large Fancy and Round Glass Beads, 1/8" wide Velvet Ribbon, Mixed Small Millinery Leaves, Skewer or Narrow Paint Brush, Ruler, Scissors, 6" Piece of Fine Wire (26 or 28 Gauge)
Step 1: Prepare your supplies: separate leaves, cut length of velvet ribbon (for a 6 ft. garland we used 10 ft. of ribbon), choose a pattern for your beads (we arranged our beads fancy--round--fancy--round...). Decide on your bead spacing (we placed ours 3-1/2" apart).
Step 2: Use the 6" piece of wire to make a "needle" by folding the ribbon in half about 3" from the end and looping the wire through. Make sure the ribbon is as flat as possible and twist the wire close to the fold of ribbon to secure. The goal is to make the ribbon and wire as small and streamlined as possible so it will pass through bead holes. You will remove the wire later.
Step 3: At the end opposite your needle, tie a knot 8" to 9" from the end of the ribbon. Add your first bead. Tie a knot to secure the bead in place.
Step 4: Measure 3-1/2" and tie another knot. Add another bead and tie another knot. Repeat until desired beads are added to ribbon, leaving 8" to 9" free at ribbon end. Remove wire "needle."
Step 5: Add leaves by wrapping wired stem around velvet ribbon two or three times between knot and bead.
Step 6: Create tendril by wrapping wire around skewer or tip of narrow paint brush. Continue adding leaves and making tendrils for all beads.
Step 7: Tie a slip knot at ribbon ends to make loops for hanging your garland.
Tips: Not all glass beads are suitable for stringing on velvet ribbon. Smaller beads have smaller holes and the ribbon will not pass through. Beads linked below are suitable choices. Please note that due the the handmade nature of the beads, each is slightly different with a slightly different hole.
For round beads, we used 18 mm. Holes on 14 mm may allow the ribbon through, but without the needle, and it's possible not every bead will fit.
Velvet leaves look especially beautiful paired with the velvet ribbon. We used a mix of both velvet and fabric.
If bead hole is large, tie two knots -- one on top of the other -- so the knot is thicker and won't pull through.
A green ribbon imitates a green vine, but unexpected colors look fantastic paired together -- let your imagination guide you!
Item No. NAL-C-01
Petite old store stock velvet fabric leaves in green. Leaves measure approx. 1/2" long x 3/8" wide with 4-1/2" wired stems -- these are the tiniest leaves we stock. You will receive two (2) bundles of 12 leaves for a total of 24 leaves. Imported.
Item No. VL109MX
One spray of vintage embossed velvet leaves in multi colored ombre. 5 branches with 3 leaves each for a total of 15 leaves. Leaves measure approximately 1" long by 7/8" wide. Sprig measures 7-1/2" long overall. Some sprays have attached paper tags that read "Japan Floradorn"
Item No. NAL-A1A
Small velvet leaves in green. Leaves measure approx. 1" long x 1/2" wide with 3-1/2" wired stems. You will receive one (1) bundle of 12 leaves. Made in Austria.
Item No. NAL-A3
Small velvet leaves in green. Leaves measure approx. 1-1/2" long x 1" wide with 4-1/2" wired stems. You will receive one (1) bundle of 12 leaves. Made in Austria.
Item No. VR125-DPGR
This tiny plush and soft velvet ribbon trim in deepest green measures just 1/8" wide (3.175mm). 100% polyester. Makes a lovely accent for gift wrapping, craft and sewing projects. Priced per yard, please enter the number of yards desired below.
Item No. VR125-SGR
This tiny plush and soft velvet ribbon trim in sage green measures just 1/8" wide (3.175mm). 100% polyester. Makes a lovely accent for gift wrapping, craft and sewing projects. Priced at $1.49 per yard, please enter the number of yards desired below.
Item No. VR125-EUC
This tiny plush and soft velvet ribbon trim in eucalyptus green measures just 1/8" wide (3.175mm). 100% polyester. Makes a lovely accent for gift wrapping, craft and sewing projects. Priced per yard, please enter the number of yards desired below.
Item No. VR125-SPRG
This tiny plush and soft velvet ribbon trim in spruce green measures just 1/8" wide (3.175mm). 100% polyester. Makes a lovely accent for gift wrapping, craft and sewing projects. Priced at $1.49 per yard, please enter the number of yards desired below.
Item No. VR125-GRN
This tiny plush and soft velvet ribbon trim in green measures just 1/8" wide (3.175mm). 100% polyester. Makes a lovely accent for gift wrapping, craft and sewing projects. Priced per yard, please enter the number of yards desired below.
Item No. NAL-A96
Green fabric leaves with nice embossing. Leaves are about 1" long x 1" wide; stems measure 4" long. You will receive a bundle of twelve (12) leaves. A great leaf when you need something small and classic. Imported from Austria.
Item No. GB417BU
These handpainted mushroom beads are matte champagne with glossy burgundy caps and white spots. They're blown, silvered and painted by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 1-1/8" long and measures 3/4" wide at the widest po...(click for more)
Item No. GB417MBR
These handpainted mushroom beads are matte champagne with matte brown caps and white spots. They're blown, silvered and painted by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 1-1/8" long and measures 3/4" wide at the widest point....(click for more)
Item No. GB417MGY
These handpainted mushroom beads are matte champagne with matte goldenrod caps and white spots. They're blown, silvered and painted by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 1-1/8" long and measures 3/4" wide at the widest po...(click for more)
Item No. GB417LGR
These handpainted mushroom beads are matte champagne with matte green caps and white spots. They're blown, silvered and painted by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 1-1/8" long and measures 3/4" wide at the widest point....(click for more)
Item No. GB417PRRO
These handpainted mushroom beads are matte champagne with pearl rose pink caps and white spots. They're blown, silvered and painted by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 1-1/8" long and measures 3/4" wide at the widest po...(click for more)
Item No. GB417R
These handpainted mushroom beads are matte white with glossy red caps and white spots. They're blown, silvered and painted by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 1-1/8" long and measures 3/4" wide at the widest point. ...(click for more)
Item No. VR125-FERN
This tiny plush and soft velvet ribbon trim in fern green measures just 1/8" wide (3.175mm). 100% polyester. Makes a lovely accent for gift wrapping, craft and sewing projects. Priced per yard, please enter the number of yards desired below.
Item No. VR125-MOSS
This tiny plush and soft velvet ribbon trim in moss green measures just 1/8" wide (3.175mm). 100% polyester. Makes a lovely accent for gift wrapping, craft and sewing projects. Priced per yard, please enter the number of yards desired below.
Item No. VR125-SHAM
This tiny plush and soft velvet ribbon trim in shamrock green measures just 1/8" wide (3.175mm). 100% polyester. Makes a lovely accent for gift wrapping, craft and sewing projects. Priced per yard, please enter the number of yards desired below.
Item No. GB421MBR
These fancy extra large walnut beads are matte brown all over. They are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 1-1/4" long an...(click for more)
Item No. GB421MC
These fancy extra large walnut beads are matte champagne all over. They are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 1-1/4" lon...(click for more)
Item No. GB421COC
These fancy extra large walnut beads are matte light brown all over. They are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 1-1/4" l...(click for more)
Item No. GB243PB
This extra large figural bead is an acorn in glossy brown and matte coral pink with iridescent glitter on the cap. It was handblown in a Victorian-era mold in the Czech Republic. Each bead is meticulously painted by hand like an actual glass ornament. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 2-1/2" long and measures 1" wide at the widest point. Sold individu...(click for more)
Item No. VR125-MTG
This tiny plush and soft velvet ribbon trim in minty green measures just 1/8" wide (3.175mm). 100% polyester. Makes a lovely accent for gift wrapping, craft and sewing projects. Priced at $1.49 per yard, please enter the number of yards desired below.
Item No. VR125-SPGRN
This tiny plush and soft velvet ribbon trim in spring green measures just 1/8" wide (3.175mm). 100% polyester. Makes a lovely accent for gift wrapping, craft and sewing projects. Priced per yard, please enter the number of yards desired below.
Item No. GBR18MDC
These matte burgundy round glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 18mm, which is just under 3/4". Sold in grou...(click for more)
Item No. GBR18MGR
These matte green round glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 18mm, which is just under 3/4". Sold in groups ...(click for more)
Item No. GBR18MHP
These matte hot pink round glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 18mm, which is just under 3/4". Sold in grou...(click for more)
Item No. GBR18MLB
These matte light blue round glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 18mm, which is just under 3/4". Sold in gr...(click for more)
Item No. VR125-ORNG
This tiny plush and soft velvet ribbon trim in orange measures just 1/8" wide (3.175mm). 100% polyester. Makes a lovely accent for gift wrapping, craft and sewing projects. Priced per yard, please enter the number of yards desired below.
Item No. VR125-AUOR
This tiny plush and soft velvet ribbon trim in autumn orange measures just 1/8" wide (3.175mm). 100% polyester. Makes a lovely accent for gift wrapping, craft and sewing projects. Priced per yard, please enter the number of yards desired below.
Item No. GB057R
These glossy red extra large quilted pine cone beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 1 3/4" long and just over 5/8" wide...(click for more)
Item No. VR125-PRD
This tiny plush and soft velvet ribbon trim in poppy red measures just 1/8" wide (3.175mm). 100% polyester. Makes a lovely accent for gift wrapping, craft and sewing projects. Priced at $1.49 per yard, please enter the number of yards desired below.
Item No. GB057MB
These glossy brown extra large quilted pine cone beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 1 3/4" long and just over 5/8" wi...(click for more)
Item No. GB057CG
These glossy chartreuse green extra large quilted pine cone beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 1 3/4" long and just o...(click for more)
Item No. GB057FUS
These glossy fuschia pink extra large quilted pine cone beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 1 3/4" long and just over ...(click for more)
Item No. GB057LTL
These glossy light lime green extra large quilted pine cone beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 1 3/4" long and just o...(click for more)
Item No. GB057PUR
These glossy light purple extra large quilted pine cone beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 1 3/4" long and just over ...(click for more)
Item No. GB057SB
These matte steel blue extra large quilted pine cone beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 1 3/4" long and just over 5/8...(click for more)
Item No. GB057PCG
These glossy pale celery green extra large quilted pine cone beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 1 3/4" long and just ...(click for more)
Item No. GB057PEW
These pearl pewter grey extra large quilted pine cone beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 1 3/4" long and just over 5/...(click for more)
Item No. GB057G
These glossy gold extra large pine cone beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 1 3/4" long and just over 5/8" wide at the...(click for more)
Item No. GB057BU-G
These matte burgundy extra large pine cone beads have random gold glitter accents on each bead. They are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show deta...(click for more)
Item No. GB057MW-G
These matte white extra large pine cone beads have iridescent glitter accents on each bead. They are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. ...(click for more)
Item No. GB057S
These glossy silver extra large pine cone beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 1 3/4" long and just over 5/8" wide at t...(click for more)
Item No. VR125-CAR
This tiny plush and soft velvet ribbon trim in cardinal red measures just 1/8" wide (3.175mm). 100% polyester. Makes a lovely accent for gift wrapping, craft and sewing projects. Priced per yard, please enter the number of yards desired below.
Item No. GB057SW
These snowy white extra large quilted pine cone beads have a textured finish and subtle glitter accents. They are very glittered and may shed some sparkle. They are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo ...(click for more)
Item No. VR125-MULB
This tiny plush and soft velvet ribbon trim in mulberry measures just 1/8" wide (3.175mm). 100% polyester. Makes a lovely accent for gift wrapping, craft and sewing projects. Priced per yard, please enter the number of yards desired below.
Item No. GB057RB
These glossy blue extra large quilted pine cone beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 1-3/4" long and just over 5/8" wid...(click for more)
Item No. GB057DKG
These glossy dark green extra large quilted pine cone beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 1-3/4" long and just over 5/...(click for more)