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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. 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. 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. VAL001-MG
Bundle of 12 petite old store stock vintage fabric leaves in green. Leaves measure approx. 1" long x 1/2" wide with 2" stems. Old store stock made in Germany.
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. 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. NAL-A79
Mini dark green fabric ivy leaf zig zag branches . Leaves are about 5/8" long with 5 leaves per branch; branches measure 5-1/2" long overall. You will receive a bundle of twelve (12) branches. Made in Austria.
Item No. NAL-A77
Mini dark green fabric ivy leaf branches. Leaves are about 1/2" long with 5-6 leaves per branch; branches measure 5" long overall. You will receive a bundle of twelve (12) branches. Made in Austria.
Item No. NAL-A76
Mini green fabric ivy leaf branches. Leaves are about 1/2" long with 5-6 leaves per branch; branches measure 5" long overall. You will receive a bundle of twelve (12) branches. Made in Austria.
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. NAL-A72
Small green fabric leaves on a bent twig . Leaves are 1/4" and 1/2" long; twig measures 4-1/2" long. You will receive three (3) twigs. Made in Austria.
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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. GB422SG
This extra large fantasy barrel bead is a matte blue with gold stripe and 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 the bead style larger than actual size in order to show deta...(click for more)
Item No. GB422GRG
This extra large fantasy barrel bead is a matte green with gold stripe and 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 the bead style larger than actual size in order to show det...(click for more)
Item No. GB422GR
This extra large fantasy barrel bead is matte green with random 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 the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual...(click for more)
Item No. GB422DR
This extra large fantasy barrel bead is light red with random 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 the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual s...(click for more)
Item No. GB422DBG
This extra large fantasy barrel bead is a matte dark blue with gold stripe and 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 the bead style larger than actual size in order to show...(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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. GB261SS
These glossy silver extra large ribbed beads have silver glitter stripes. They 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 1-3/4" long a...(click for more)
Item No. GB261RS
These glossy red extra large ribbed beads have snowy iridescent glitter stripes. They 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 1-3/4"...(click for more)
Item No. GB261CAQ
These clear aqua extra large ribbed 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 1-3/4" long and 7/8" wide. Sold in groups of 2, ple...(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. 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)