Through the Wildwood

Slow Living Through the Seasons

  • Seasonal Living
  • Slow Kitchen
  • Sourdough
  • About

September 30, 2021

Two Ways To Make Acorn Garland | Rustic and Handmade

This year decorating my little cottage with foraged and thrifted finds is a priority. Not only to make our home cozy for the cool autumn months but also because I no longer resonate with the cookie-cutter decor commonly found in stores! I wanted something beautiful, unique, and frugal for my home this autumn and acorn garland was the perfect solution to tie together the other fall elements. 

There was something so calming about wandering my neighborhood scanning the ground for acorns, it made me feel like a kid again! I would highly recommend you look for Oak trees and bring a basket on your next walk as well.

What if the tops fall off my acorns? 

I chose to simply hot glue them back on

Will the acorn garland rot in my house?

It probably will not break down significantly between now and the end of the fall. Once the season ends, you can compost or dispose of your garland in whatever way is best for you. Do not keep the acorns for next year because then will rot in your house. 

What if I don’t have twine?

Any thin neutrally colored yarn will work. I decided to use kitchen twine to make mine.

I found two simple techniques to create this cute and simple garland based on what tools you might have laying around:

Supplies: 

Acorns 

Twine (I ended up using kitchen twine but regular will due nicely)

Hot glue or electric hand drill

Method One – Electric Hand Drill

This method works great if you have an electric hand drill around or can borrow one

  1. Gather your acorns (this method works for larger ones)
  2. Choose a piece of twine that is the right size for the space you want to adorn with garland
  3. Remember to designate about a foot or so of twine on either side of where your acorns will be strung for hanging the garland
  4. Adjust the bit on your hand drill until it is small enough to drill a hole about the circumference of your twine. 
  5. Drill a hole through your acorn, just below the top
  6. Feed your twine through the hole to string your acorn
  7. Once the Acorn is strung, tie a small knot in the twine to separate it from the next one
  8. Repeat with as many acorns as you like 
The garland on top is method one and on the bottom is method two.

Method Two – Hot Glue Gun

This method is best for people who have a hot glue gun instead of an electric hand drill 

  1. Gather your acorns (this method can work for smaller acorns as well
  2. Choose your twine as you would above
  3. Place a small dot of hot glue on the backside of the acorn top and attach it to the twine (see image above!)
  4. This exact location might take a little experimenting depending on how heavy your acorns are
  5. Repeat this method with the remaining acorns until you have a garland length you like

These garlands can be draped anywhere you want to add a rustic fall accent. I chose to drape them on my mantel along with some other autumnal decor.


Posted In: Autumn, Cottage, Nature

Comments

  1. Sally Ryan says

    October 24, 2023 at

    Great ideas

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Copyright © 2023 Through the Wildwood · Theme by 17th Avenue

Do you Accept Cookies
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Do not sell my personal information.
Cookie SettingsAccept
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT