12 Days of Holiday Crafts, Day 9: Paper Garland

This is another simple garland that looks just as good hanging on a tree as is does simply placed among decorations on the mantle. It is very simple to make and recycles paper scraps from other projects!

You will need :

a variety of paper scraps
¾” circle paper punch
¾” square paper punch
sewing machine
thread

1. Punch a variety of squares and circles out of holiday-themed paper scraps. (This is something a kid could easily help with!).
2. Using your sewing machine and a coordinating thread, feed the circles and squares through one at a time, alternating shapes as you wish. Keeping one hand on the garland as you put the paper through may help it along.
3. Gently pull at the thread as you and let a few stitches run through between the paper pieces to create the spaces in the garland.
   

Hang and enjoy!