I can’t believe Cooper’s first birthday was over a month ago now! Time goes so fast! My little munchkin is growing so, so fast. I’m also so lazy and have been so busy that I haven’t posted his birthday party photos yet! I’m aiming to get on to it over the next week because they are so cute and I think you guys will like what you see!
I did a few DIY’s for the party. One of them this DIY Faux Moss Ball Garland that was hanging on the wall as part of the party decor. Cooper had a Woodlands Themed party so to me moss was a must!
The faux moss balls turned out quite cute and this is a garland I’ll be used a lot for my home decor through the year I think. It’s so versatile so you won’t be wasting time and money making one of these! I not only used it for Cooper’s birthday party but I also used it as part of my Autumn table centrepiece I had going on for a little while.
Here’s what you’ll need to make your own.
Materials
Faux Moss (Use whatever you can find to give you a moss look. I used BUSCH Scatter Material Flocage that I found at my local craft store)
Craft Glue
Thin Rope about 2 metres (or length of your choice)
Styrofoam balls
Hot Glue
Baking Paper
Start by laying out baking paper on your working surface. I found this to be the best way to allow the balls do dry without sticking to the surface I placed them. It’s also messy business. Also have your moss flakes (this is what I’m going to call them) in a large container ready to go.
Cover your styrofoam ball entirely with craft glue.
Place into the container with the moss flakes and roll them around until the balls are entirely covered. You can do a few at a time but work fast as your glue will set quickly.
This is what they looked like once they were covered completely with the moss flakes.
Place them on the baking paper and allow them to dry. I let them dry for a couple of hours while I worked on other things. I just wanted to make sure the glue was completely dry.
Once your balls are dry. Hot Glue your balls to your rope. If you balls are completely covered with moss I advice you scratch a tiny bit off to expose the styrofoam and then hot glue to make sure you have secured the balls properly to the rope so they don’t fall off.
PIN IT SO YOU DON’T FORGET IT!!
I went a bit moss crazy around this time and made this garland, a large number one covered in real moss and I also made these cute Woodlands Forest Cake Toppers and used the fake moss to cover one of the little trees. I think I’m done now with my moss obsession! Haha.
Have you made any moss projects? Do share if you have!
What a pretty idea! I love that it’s not super holiday-specific!
Thanks Jessy. No, I made it as part of my son’s first birthday party but can be used for anything.
This is gorgeous! And I love how easy it is! What a beautiful and simple way to add a nice touch to your home!
Thanks so much Chelsea. It can be used for so many occasions and to decorate so many different spots around the house. It’s different which is what I love about it. x
Gorgeous! There are so many ways you could use this.
Thanks Kati. There sure are heaps of ways!
Very cute 🙂
#TeamMM
Hi, Maria! That is such an original idea for a garland – I absolutely love it!
Hi Michelle! Thanks so much. I think so. Haven’t seen anything like it really.
Lovely idea!! Thanks for simplifying and sharing it 🙂
Thanks Aditi! It’s quick easy to make but just a tad messy 🙂 x
Super cute! The green is such a welcome color right now!
It’s a lovely colour. I love green so much so I’m enjoying adding touches of it to my home.
Such a cute project! I think this would be so cute at valentines day too (but with red or pink!).
Thanks Chloe and it would look super cute in red or pink or both for Valentines day. Great idea! 🙂
Thanks for the tute! Didn’t realise you could buy fake moss like that. The garland turned out super-cute!
Thanks Kei. Yes, it’s really great stuff!
Hi maria,
What a cute idea and SO simple to make. Love these types of projects. 🙂 A perfect decoration for spring!
Cheers,
AJ
Thanks AJ! It’s such a simple craft but has so many uses.
This is so adorable! Thanks for sharing it with us at The DIY Collective!
Love sharing my projects with you guys! Thanks Bre.
I.LOVE.THIS! great tutorial! holly 🙂
Thanks so much Holly! Glad you like it! 🙂
I’ve never seen moss like this! Love this green garland so much! Pinning.
Thanks so much for sharing your creativity at the The DIY Collective this week! Hope to see you again next Thursday. The party begins at 6:00am EST.
Hope you had an awesome weekend!
~ Ashley
These are so beautiful Maria! I think you are my new DIY crush! I seriously love all of your projects! Thank you for sharing at Dream. Create. Inspire. Link! I’m featuring you this week!
Cat
Absolutely love this, what a great idea especially for photography backdrops! Totally pinning 🙂 xo
Thanks Jess. Yes, it’s such a versatile garland. Thanks for pinning.