Add natural style to your holiday décor with garland made with fresh eucalyptus leaves. Not only is it beautiful, you won't believe the wonderful scent that will fill your home!
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Things You\’ll Need
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3 bunches of eucalyptus greens
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1 strand of faux garland (for the base)
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Floral wire
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Tape
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Tacks or nails
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Removable hooks
Tip
Eucalyptus leaves creates an organic look and also dries beautifully, although you could experiment with other types of greenery. The pre-made faux garland serves as a base for the natural greenery, helping to hold it all together.
Step 1
Adhere a strand of faux garland to your mantel. For a modern look, opt for an unconventional shape with the garland. For a traditional look, arrange the garland evenly on each end.
Use tape to play around with the shape of the garland. After you achieve the desired shape, tack the garland down using tacks, nails or removable hooks.
Use tape to play around with the shape of the garland. Image Credit: Claire Brody
Step 2
Add each natural greenery branch one at a time. Once you find a spot for each branch that complements the shape of the base strand, use floral wire to attach each branch to the faux garland.
Add Branches Image Credit: Claire Brody 
Add Branches Image Credit: Claire Brody 
Add Branches Image Credit: Claire Brody
Step 3
Use floral wire to secure any loose greenery pieces. For a modern look, allow some loose pieces to hang. For a traditional look, ensure the garland has a tight shape.
Secure Loose Pieces Image Credit: Claire Brody 
