DIY Cranberry & Popcorn Garland

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It's finally time to start decorating for Christmas, and what's better than DIY Christmas decorations? I'm sharing one of my favorite family traditions that's cost-effective, a fun activity, and a yummy snack all in one. Cranberry & Popcorn garland is the perfect decoration to wrap around a Christmas tree or put on the fireplace mantel.  My family displays it on the table at Thanksgiving for extra use. The best part is snacking on the popcorn along the way!


Cranberry & Popcorn Garland


Ingredients 

10 cups of Plain Popcorn (no butter) 

Fishing Wire, Dental Floss, or sturdy thread 

1 bag of Fresh Cranberries 

Optional: 1 can of spray shellac 


Instructions: 

Pop your popcorn and let it cool 

Discard any broken pieces of popcorn (I eat those pieces) 

Cut your thread to the desired length and leave a foot on each end for hanging or tying the garland. 

Thread a needle through the thread and tie a large knot on the end so the garland doesn't slide off.  

Push a piece of popcorn through the needle carefully and thread it onto the wire or string, and do the same to the cranberry 

Repeat this process with your desired pattern (I like to do 3 popcorn pieces: 1 cranberry) 

When you have your desired length of garland, tie a knot at the end to secure it and trim off the extra thread. 

Optional: Spray the garland with shellac outside to make it last longer

Display the garland however you wish and enjoy! 


-AB 





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Comments

  1. LilaNovember 12, 2025 at 6:18 PM

    This is such a great way to have a cost-effective and fun holiday activity, especially for kids to participate in. I especially like how it relays how food is not just fuel, but also culture!

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