This DIY felt leaf garland is super easy to create and will look great on your fall mantel with rich autumnal colors.

Felt fall leaf and pinecone garland on the corner of a mantel.

So far, I've completed a natural twig wreath and made some whimsical fall gnomes. Now, all I need is a simple garland to complete our fall mantel.

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Supplies

Twine - could be ribbon or some kind of cording
Package of felt fall leaves - or cut out some yourself
Walnut stain distress spray - optional
Mini pinecones - skip this part if you don't have access and add more leaves
Hot glue gun and glue sticks

How to Make a Felt Leave Garland

I bought a package of felt fall leaves from Michaels but I really didn't like the bright colors. So, I used some Ranger distress spray in walnut stain to darken them. You could skip this step.

I will note that it took several hours for the leaves to dry after being sprayed with the walnut stain.

However, if you have some pretty felt sheets or scraps you could make a template of a simple leaf shape and make your own cut outs.

After measuring out the length of twine I needed for our mantel (plus a little extra) I started hot gluing the leaves at their stem to the twine.

Then I added some mini pinecones from the hemlock trees in our yard. I glued one in between each leaf. Of course, you could leave this step out and possibly use more leaves.

One side of felt leaf garland on a mantel.

That's all there is to this one. Very simple.

Fall decorated mantel with felt fall leaf garland, gnomes, candles and trees.

Hang up the beautiful felt garland with tacks, nails, or command hooks, and enjoy. I think this fall felt leaf garland added just the right touch to this woodland gnome centric fall theme.

Fall mantel with twig wreath, fall gnomes, felt garland, and candles.

Happy Fall Y'all!

More Fall Crafts

Felt leaf and pine cone garland on the corner of a mantel.

Felt leaf garland on the corner of a mantel.

Autumn Leaf Garland with Felt Leaves and Pinecones

See how you can create this felt leaf garland to hang on your mantel to add a little warm fall color to your decor with this easy tutorial.

Prep Time1

Active Time30

Total Time1 30

Equipment

Hot glue gun and sticks
Fabric scissors

Materials

Bag of cut out leaf shapes
Distress spray in walnut stain optional
Mini pinecones
Natural jute or twine

Instructions

To give the leaves a richer color consider spraying them with Ranger's Distress Spray in Walnut Stain. Let them dry overnight.
Measure out the length of the twine to fit your mantel plus a little extra for hanging down the sides.
Add a drop of hot glue to the stem of each leaf and gently press them onto the twine.
Space out the leaves on the twine in roughly equal amounts.
Then go back and glue mini pinecones in between the leaves.
Hang your felt leaf garland on the mantel and enjoy.

Notes

You don't have to buy a package of felt leaves. You could find a simple leaf template and cut out your own from a few felt sheets.

You don't have to spray the leaves with stain if you like the color. I only sprayed one side. Also, you may be able to find similar leaves in more muted colors online or in other craft stores. I bought mine at Michaels.

You could use a ribbon or some other type of cording instead of the twine if you want.

I have tons of mini pinecones in my yard but you could skip the pinecones and space the leaves closer together. Just plan it out first to make sure that you have enough leaves for the garland length.

If you don't like working with hot glue try hand sewing the leaves onto the twine with a needle and thread.

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