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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. GB057MY
These matte yellow 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. VR125-BER
This tiny plush and soft velvet ribbon trim in berry measures just 1/8" wide (3.175mm). The shade is a pretty berry-magenta-deep pink color. 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-DRASP
This tiny plush and soft velvet ribbon trim in dark raspberry 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. GB057MO
These matte orange 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. VR125-MPK
This tiny plush and soft velvet ribbon trim in medium pink 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. GB057AM
These glossy amethyst 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 ov...(click for more)
Item No. GB057MC
These matte champagne 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. GB057PRC
These pearl coral 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. GB057PRGR
These pearl 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 5/8" wid...(click for more)
Item No. GB057PRRO
These pearl pear rose 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. VR125-FU
This tiny plush and soft velvet ribbon trim in fuchsia pink 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-DPK
This tiny plush and soft velvet ribbon trim in dusty pink 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. GB065SS
These fancy extra large walnut beads are silver all over with metallic silver painted stripes and subtle silver glitter stripes. 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 ...(click for more)
Item No. VL023M
One sprig of vintage embossed pearlized fabric ivy leaves in maize yellow. 4 branches with 5 leaves each for a total of 20 leaves. Leaves measure approximately 1 1/4" long by 1 1/4" wide. Sprig measures 10" long overall. Most sprays have an attached paper tag that reads "Made in Germany".
Item No. VL023W
One sprig of vintage embossed pearlized fabric ivy leaves in off white. 4 branches with 5 leaves each for a total of 20 leaves. Leaves measure approximately 1 1/4" long by 1 1/4" wide. Sprig measures 10" long overall. Most sprays have an attached paper tag that reads "Made in Germany USSR Occupied".
Item No. VL023MX
One sprig of vintage embossed pearlized fabric ivy leaves in pale green and pink ombre. 4 branches with 5 leaves each for a total of 20 leaves. Leaves measure approximately 1 1/4" long by 1 1/4" wide. Sprig measures 10" long overall. Most sprays have an attached paper tag that reads "Made in Germany".
Item No. VL023R
One sprig of vintage embossed pearlized fabric ivy leaves in red. 4 branches with 5 leaves each for a total of 20 leaves. Leaves measure approximately 1 1/4" long by 1 1/4" wide. Sprig measures 10" long overall. Most sprays have an attached paper tag that reads "Made in Germany".
Item No. GB532BRG
This fancy extra large onion bead is bright gold with metallic gold painted stripes and subtle gold glitter stripes. 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 ...(click for more)
Item No. GB532BR
This fancy extra large onion bead is matte brown with metallic gold glitter accents. 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...(click for more)
Item No. GB532G
This fancy extra large onion bead is gold with metallic gold painted stripes and subtle gold glitter stripes. 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 orde...(click for more)
Item No. GB056MCG
These fancy extra large ribbed pear mercury glass beads are a matte golden bronze with metallic golden painted accents and subtle gold glitter accents. 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 ...(click for more)
Item No. GB056BU
These fancy extra large ribbed pear glass beads are a matte eggplant with metallic golden painted accents. 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 t...(click for more)
Item No. GB056OR
These fancy extra large ribbed pear glass beads are orange with metallic golden painted accents and gold glitter. 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 ...(click for more)
Item No. VL120W
One spray of vintage embossed velvet leaves in white. 5 branches with 4 leaves each for a total of 20 leaves. Leaves measure approximately 1" long by 3/4" wide. Sprig measures 8-1/2" long overall. Some sprays have attached paper tags that read "Made in Japan"
Item No. GB056S
These glossy silver extra large ribbed pear mercury 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 1 3/4" long and...(click for more)
Item No. VR125-PPK
This tiny plush and soft velvet ribbon trim in pale pink 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-DLC
This tiny plush and soft velvet ribbon trim in dusty lilac 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-A71
Tiniest fabric shamrocks in green. Leaves measure approx. 1/2" wide with 2" wired stems. You will receive one (1) bundle of 12 leaves. Made in Austria.
Item No. GB215G
These glossy gold XL faceted beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown and silvered 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 1-1/2" long and 5/8" wide. Sold in groups of 2, please en...(click for more)
Item No. GB215MC
These matte champagne XL faceted beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown and silvered 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 1-1/2" long and 5/8" wide. Sold in groups of 2, pleas...(click for more)
Item No. GB215PRGR
These pearl green XL faceted beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown and silvered 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 1-1/2" long and 5/8" wide. Sold in groups of 2, please en...(click for more)
Item No. GB215PRRO
These pearl rose pink XL faceted beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown and silvered 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 1-1/2" long and 5/8" wide. Sold in groups of 2, pleas...(click for more)
Item No. GB215R
These glossy red XL faceted beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown and silvered 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 1-1/2" long and 5/8" wide. Sold in groups of 2, please ent...(click for more)
Item No. GB215S
These glossy silver XL faceted beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown and silvered 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 1-1/2" long and 5/8" wide. Sold in groups of 2, please ...(click for more)
Item No. NAL-A70
Petite fabric shamrocks in green. Leaves measure approx. 1" wide with 3-1/2" wired stems. You will receive one (1) bundle of 12 leaves. Made in Austria.
Item No. GB337G
These glossy gold XL faceted beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown and silvered 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 1-3/8" long and 1/2" wide (35mm x 12mm). Sold in groups o...(click for more)
Item No. GB337MC
These matte champagne XL faceted beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown and silvered 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 1-3/8" long and 1/2" wide (35mm x 12mm). Sold in grou...(click for more)
Item No. GB337PRGR
These pearl green XL faceted beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown and silvered 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 1-3/8" long and 1/2" wide (35mm x 12mm). Sold in groups o...(click for more)
Item No. GB337PRRO
These pearl rose pink XL faceted beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown and silvered 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 1-3/8" long and 1/2" wide (35mm x 12mm). Sold in grou...(click for more)
Item No. GB337R
These glossy red XL faceted beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown and silvered 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 1-3/8" long and 1/2" wide (35mm x 12mm). Sold in groups of...(click for more)
Item No. GB337S
These glossy silver XL faceted beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown and silvered 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 1-3/8" long and 1/2" wide (35mm x 12mm). Sold in groups...(click for more)
Item No. GB061YO
These glossy two-tone pear beads are golden yellow on one side and glossy orange on the other. 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 detai...(click for more)
Item No. NAL-A75
Small flocked fabric silverwort leaves in palest celery green. Leaf area measures approx. 1" long x 3/4" wide with 4-1/2" wired stems. You will receive one (1) bundle of 6 leaves. Made in Austria.
Item No. GB061GR
These glossy green pear 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 1-1/8" long and measures 3/4" wide at the widest point. ...(click for more)
Item No. GB291MAQ
These matte aqua large striped round beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown 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 24mm which is about 1". Sold in groups of 3, pleas...(click for more)
Item No. GB291MBU
These matte burgundy large striped round beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown 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 24mm which is about 1". Sold in groups of 3, p...(click for more)
Item No. GB061MO
These matte golden orange pear 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 1-1/8" long and measures 3/4" wide at the widest po...(click for more)
Item No. GB291MOR
These matte orange large striped round beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown 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 24mm which is about 1". Sold in groups of 3, ple...(click for more)
Item No. GB291MYL
These matte yellow large striped round beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown 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 24mm which is about 1". Sold in groups of 3, ple...(click for more)
Item No. GB061S
These glossy silver pear 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 1-1/8" long and measures 3/4" wide at the widest point. ...(click for more)