How to Make a DIY Cranberry Garland

small christmas tree in basket with diy cranberry garland on tree

This DIY cranberry garland is perfect for holiday decorating and is so easy to make! I love using natural elements when I decorate for Christmas, well for any holiday really. I’ve shared a dried orange garland and dried apple garland in the past, so I guess I’m carrying on with the fruit garlands! I love the pop of red this adds to all my greenery.

This is such a simple craft, it almost feels silly to post it as a DIY. But it’s too pretty not to share! I love the vintage, nostalgic vibe it brings too.

You only need 3 supplies for this easy craft. The amount of cranberries you use will depend on how long, or how many strands, you make your garland. And if you have some leftover cranberries, no worries, we’ve got some great cranberry recipes you can use them up in!

three strands of fresh cranberry garland sitting on sheepskin thrown with greenery on it

Will the cranberries dry out?

You’re using fresh cranberries, so yes, the cranberries will start to dry out. But they still look nice, even as they dry. You can see what the cranberries look like after a week sitting out in the video we share.

fireplace with greenery garland on mantel with cranberry garland on greenery and candles behind greenery

diy cranberry garland on pine branches of small tree

greenery garland on fireplace mantel with candles behind greenry

christmas living room fireplace with wreath hanging over fireplace and diy cranberry garland hanging on mantel

Supplies:

fresh cranberries
twine, wire or floral bind wire
large needle

Watch the video to see how to make this garland:

christmas tree next to fireplace with wreath hanging above and greenery garland hanging on mantel with stockings hanging below that

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-Manda