Make Etherial Cherry Blossom Garlands From Disposable Tablecloths!

Tu B'shevat Blossum Garlands chandelier

Isn’t this just dreamy? I don’t know why it never occurred to me that the chandelier in my stair well, as well as the banister are perfect places to hang seasonal decorations! In fact, other than painting this space peacock blue, (which I still love even three years later) I have yet to figure out how to decorate the space, so some beautiful garlands certainly give the space some life!

Tu B;Shevat Garland on Stair Rail

Sure looks like Spring time in this stairwell! And these would be great party decorations for just about any occasion, though I won’t try to deceive you and say they were quick to make, because making a large quantity like I did (maybe at least 12 meters worth) requires quite a bit of time, though well worth it!

One of the really interesting things about this garland project is the material that I used. Disposable tablecloth yardage! If you’re not familiar with this creation, it’s the same fabric used in hospital masks and bibs, only available in every color to suit your party decor. The great thing about it is that it’s not woven, so there is no unraveling, and it is semi translucent, so it looks a bit like tissue paper. And of course it’s much cheaper than most fabric. And if you’re lucky maybe you can even recycle some non-soiled ones from the next  party where they happen to be using such a thing. (Very common in Israel.)

Tu B;Shevat Blooms Garland

Here’s How:

  1. Cut all kinds of shapes like flowers, circles, leaf shapes etc from disposable table cloth material.
  2. Shapes needn’t be perfect, and you can certainly cut at least 10 layers of fabric at a time, so the shapes add up quickly.
  3. And now for the fun part: Sew the shapes together by running them through the sewing machine, quickly placing one after another, and not worrying about lining things up! The randomness is what makes them look like falling blossoms, at least to me!
  4. Hang strings of blooms vertically or horizontally and enjoy!

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21 responses to “Make Etherial Cherry Blossom Garlands From Disposable Tablecloths!”

  1. Stephanie Avatar
    Stephanie

    those are beautiful!

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  2. Tzipporah Avatar
    Tzipporah

    I love this idea. But wow I barely have time to clean up after dinner before falling asleep, so all your fun projects will have to wait for my next lifetime. 🙂

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  3. Sara Rivka Avatar
    Sara Rivka

    Hi Tzipporah, I have a solution for you, get someone else to do the dishes! (And if you figure out how, so let me know!) And yes, fitting creativity into busy family life is a challenge, but definitely worth giving it a try in this lifetime!

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  4. mandy snow Avatar
    mandy snow

    oh…these are divine…will try these for sure…thanks…xxx

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  5. Beth Avatar
    Beth

    These are fabulous! What a great way to reuse the table cloths. This is a good craft project to show people how something can be repurposed for a 2nd life – way to be green 🙂

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  6. Sara Rivka Avatar
    Sara Rivka

    Thanks so much Beth, hope youll come back for a visit again, I love green crafting and with the Jewish holiday of Purim next on the list,
    Ill be doing lots of projects with recycled packaging.

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  7. Sara Rivka Avatar
    Sara Rivka

    Thanks so much Mandy, I know I thought they were pretty neat, but wasnt quite sure what the response would be out there!

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  8. Kate Magrath Avatar
    Kate Magrath

    I love this! I can’t wait to find a place to hang one of my own. (But why stop at one?)
    I am a Springtime Goddess, and I have to say the colors you chose look so great with your wall color!
    I will have to be on the lookout for the disposable tablecloths you specified; so far, I’ve only found thin plastic ones.
    Hey, maybe I could dye some cheap coffee filters…(Kool-Ade dye, of course)

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  9. Sara Rivka Avatar
    Sara Rivka

    Thanks Kate, the funny thing is that around here the tablecloth stuff is everywhere, but the coffee filters are harder to find, have to go to a jumbo supermarket for that, which is on my list! (And as far as dying with kool-aide, well Id probably have to have some brought to me) I was wondering about those tablecloths in the US (Im assuming thats where you live) but I would think that amongst the plastic and paper ones, there would be some like this too, probably at stores that sell the whole range of disposable party goods.

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  10. Jamie Avatar
    Jamie

    What a beautiful idea! Thank you so much for sharing. I know I’ll be trying these someday soon for my son’s b-day and spring time.
    Stopping by from Good, True and Beautiful.

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  11. Sharon Avatar
    Sharon

    Breathe Taking! So light and ethereal… just a perfect way to cheer things up on a dark and gloomy day in Upstate NY! Makes me hanker for spring.

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  12. Sara Rivka Avatar
    Sara Rivka

    Thanks Jaime! These would be great for a Spring B-Day Party! Please stop by my blog party on Sunday, would love to have you!

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  13. Sara Rivka Avatar
    Sara Rivka

    thanks Sharon! Please stop by my blog party on Sunday, would love to have you!

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  14. Chandra Avatar
    Chandra

    I am in love with cherry blossoms and peacock blue…so this idea is a must for me!! Thanks for passing along your wonderful idea!!

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  15. Sara Rivka Avatar
    Sara Rivka

    Thanks Chandra, all the best!

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  16. Stina Avatar
    Stina

    I love this, great ideas!

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  17. Sara Rivka Avatar
    Sara Rivka

    Thanks Stina, Id love it if you would drop by on Sunday?Monday for my blog linking party and link up one of your favorite projects! Hope to see you then!

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  18. Cyndi Avatar
    Cyndi

    Oh my goodness, I think its so crazy how us ladies get the same ideas in our heads. I just made these the other day (http://www.make-paper-crafts.com/paper-craft-instructions/) and bombarded my chandelier and saw Rachel’s link to your site this morning. Maybe if we are all collectively channeling spring it will just show up?

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  19. Sara Rivka Avatar
    Sara Rivka

    Hi Cyndi, Yes, its really funny how that happens! And Ive been wanting to make flowers from coffee filters, just theyre not sold in my local grocery!
    Please do drop by my blog linking party on Sunday, would love to have you link to some of your wonderful projects! And not to make you jealous,
    but in my part of the world it is actually Spring (a bit early this year) with blooming wild flowers and warmish weather!

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  20. Heather - Dollar Store Crafts Avatar
    Heather – Dollar Store Crafts

    Very cute!

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  21. Sara Rivka Avatar
    Sara Rivka

    Thanks Heather, so glad to know youve stopped by! Hope all is well with you and the little ones!

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