Easy Fall Walnut Garland

Welcome, everyone! Today, I am thrilled to share a straightforward autumn craft project with you, an easy fall walnut garland. But before we dive into the exciting idea surrounding this garland, let’s first explore how to create one from scratch.

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Don’t worry if you don’t have a walnut tree in your yard, you can find these nuts at your local grocery store.  If you have easy access to a walnut tree or if pecans or acorns happen to be falling from nearby trees, they will also be perfect materials for this project. So, let’s get going on crafting this charming walnut garland that will add a touch of fall elegance to your space.

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Artificial Garland Options

Options For A Festive Flair

Let’s explore the various items that make a great addition that create a charming DIY fall garland. 

• Faux leaves or faux oak leaves
• pine cones mixed with orange berries
• wood beads
• pom poms made using Styrofoam balls 
• cutting leaf shapes from book pages, brown craft paper, or brown bags for a festive flair. 
• small pumpkins strung with jute twine
• wood slices

Another option is to incorporate faux flowers or faux leaves in deep, rich fall colors, which can be easily found at a craft store like Hobby Lobby. These make a great addition to bright fall colors and add elegance to any garland.

Supplies Needed: Easy Fall Walnut Garland

• 30 walnuts in the shell
• thick neutral color thread or string
• large needle 
• jute twine
• scissors
• drill and drill bit
• white or ivory craft paint (optional)
• small chip brush
• paper towel
• command hooks eye hooks
• ribbon (optional)

Making The Garland

This DIY Fall garland project is a great way to add natural elements which is one of the best parts about this time of year.  I have spoken bout how nature is a gift for the fall and Christmas seasons. Which happen to be my favorite seasons. I share my passion for adding nature to our home with easy budget-friendly centerpiece ideas.

Step 1: Drill Holes 

First thing, begin with drilling holes using a small drill bit through the walnut shells. If you aren’t comfortable using a drill a Dremel tool will work too. 

Step 2: Cut Twine

Lastly, string the walnuts or pecans with a quilting needle on the jute twine. After the first nut is in place tie a triple knot to keep the walnuts in place. When you are at the end tie another knot and this natural gorgeous garland is ready to hang on your mantle or the top of a china cabinet as I did.

Step 3:  String The Walnut Shells

Lastly, string the walnuts or pecans with a quilting needle. After the first nut is in place tie a triple knot (slip knot) to keep the walnuts in place. When you are at the end tie another knot and this natural gorgeous garland is ready to hang on your mantle or the top of a china cabinet as I did, or make it long enough and hang it on the Christmas tree. This would be beautiful with orange ornaments with wood beads strung through jute. Adding pine cones would be beautiful too and I happen to have a DIY fall blog post on how to preserve and clean pine cones. If you have pine trees or evergreens this is perfect because you have easy access to these beauties and they are free!

Cindy’s Tip: As another idea add a button to the ends of the jute twine.

Put Garland Together 

Project Put DIY Fall Garland Together

This is truly easy and took about 20 minutes to finish.

Step 5:  Dry Brush Using White Paint (optional)

Next dry brush the walnut shells, this step is very fast. I have mentioned many times before dry brushing is easy. Load a bit of paint on the paintbrush and wipe any excess off on the paper towel. This is a great post to get tons of information on how easy this process is to add to projects.

Adding a bit of paint adds texture and even more rustic beauty to this beautiful garland from nature!

Cindy’s Note: This is where I encourage my followers to try new paint techniques. As a result of doing this process, many times I now know the exact amount of paint needed. I say this because the more you work with painting and crafting the easier it becomes. So I hope to encourage my readers to try these new ideas. Take one project last a time and enjoy the process.

By the way, if you enjoy making crafts for the seasons you may enjoy this dried orange garland I made last year.  This is fun for the entire family. Now is the time to make these projects when we have easy access to the gifts nature offers.

I hope you enjoyed seeing this easy fall walnut garland and make one to add to your home. If you have any questions feel free to connect via email or leave a question in the comments section. Share your artificial garland and stage me @clochesandlavender!

I hope you enjoyed seeing this easy fall walnut garland and making one to add to your own home. If you have any questions feel free to connect via email or leave a question in the comments section. I look forward to sharing new things with you so stay tuned!

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