This simple woodland garland is easy to make using our free patterns and construction paper!
Mushrooms, acorns and leaves are all on this easy DIY garland that has a cottage core aesthetic.
![Woodland Garland on twine with mushrooms leaves and acorns](https://singlegirlsdiy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Woodland-Garland-5-e1671114339103-703x1200.jpg.webp)
Simple enough for kids to make, this is a fun craft in the fall.
The forest garland is perfect for decorating parties with a woodland or outdoor theme.
How to Make a Woodland Garland
Materials
- Colored construction paper
- Pencil
- Craft glue or tape
- Brown Sharpie or Gel Pen
- Thin Jute twine, string or ribbon
- Free Woodland Garland Pattern
Instructions
Step 1
Select fall-themed colored papers for this woodland garland.
The template includes fall leaves, acorn and mushrooms.
Print out the pattern, trace on the papers and cut out.
![Woodland Garland Step 1](https://singlegirlsdiy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Woodland-Garland-Step-1-1200x880.jpg.webp)
Step 2
Glue the spots (shown in white) and underside of the mushroom (shown in tan) pattern on the cap cutout (shown in red) of the mushroom pattern.
![Woodland Garland Step 2](https://singlegirlsdiy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Woodland-Garland-Step-2-1200x880.jpg.webp)
Step 3
Glue the mushroom stem (shown in white) on top of the mushroom cap as seen in the photo below.
![Woodland Garland Step 3](https://singlegirlsdiy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Woodland-Garland-Step-3-1200x880.jpg.webp)
Step 4
Glue the acorn cap onto the acorn pattern.
![Woodland Garland Step 4](https://singlegirlsdiy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Woodland-Garland-Step-4-1200x880.jpg.webp)
Step 5
Use a brown Sharpie or gel pen to trace checkered pattern on the acorn cap.
I also drew an outline on the acorn’s edge with the marker.
![Woodland Garland Step 5](https://singlegirlsdiy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Woodland-Garland-Step-5-1200x880.jpg.webp)
Step 6
Use matching markers or gel pens to trace veins of leaves in the fall leaf cutouts.
![Woodland Garland Step 6](https://singlegirlsdiy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Woodland-Garland-Step-6-1200x880.jpg.webp)
Step 7
Cut a long piece of thin jute that will fit the area where you want to hang a garland.
![Woodland Garland Step 7](https://singlegirlsdiy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Woodland-Garland-Step-7-1200x880.jpg.webp)
Step 8
Tape or glue your fall cut outs to the twine. Attach on the back. Space out as far or as close as you’d like.
![Woodland Garland Step 8](https://singlegirlsdiy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Woodland-Garland-Step-8-1200x880.jpg.webp)
![Woodland Garland Step 9](https://singlegirlsdiy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Woodland-Garland-Step-9-1200x880.jpg.webp)
Once you’re done attaching enough items to the string, carefully flip the garland to the right side. Now hang it on a wall or use them for another project.
![Woodland Garland Step 10](https://singlegirlsdiy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Woodland-Garland-Step-10-1200x880.jpg.webp)
If you like this woodland garland, be sure to see our other woodland crafts: