Snowball Garland
Create a magical winter scene with this simple DIY snow garland made from cotton balls, thread, and a little glue. It’s budget-friendly, beginner-friendly, and perfect for adding cozy charm to stairwells, windows, or kids’ rooms.
Cost: $2.00
Equipment
- Hot Glue Gun
- Larger needle
Ingredients
- Nylon string or any string you have on hand
- 1 bag of cotton balls
- Command strips refills only
Instructions
- Cut the String: Measure and cut each piece of string to your desired length. For a dramatic effect, let the strands hang nearly to the floor.
- Thread the Needle: Use a larger needle to thread your nylon string (or any thread you have on hand). No need to tie knots—the cotton balls will be secured with glue.
- Prep the Cotton Balls: Pull apart each cotton ball into about four pieces. Roll each piece back into a fluffy ball to create soft, varied “snowflakes.” Prep a pile ahead to make threading easier.
- Thread the Snow: Thread each cotton ball piece onto the string, spacing them about 12 inches apart. Plan for 5 to 7 snowballs per strand, depending on your space.
- Secure with Hot Glue: Add a small dab of hot glue where you want each cotton ball to stay. Slide the ball over the glue and press gently. Let dry in place.
- Repeat for Each Strand: Continue threading and gluing until you have enough garland strands for your space. I made about 40 strands using just ¾ of a single bag of cotton balls.
- Hang Your Garland: Cut Command strip refills into fourths. Attach the end of each strand to a strip, secure with a dot of hot glue, let dry, then stick to the ceiling. Space strands about 1½ feet apart to prevent tangling.
