DIY Garland Tutorial

By Isaac Estrada

 

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Garlands are a versatile decoration for weddings, parties, or home décor. With Sola Wood Flowers and greenery, you can create a long-lasting, elegant piece that adds a personal touch to any space.

 

Materials Needed

  • Sola Wood Flowers
  • Greenery
  • Garland
  • Glue Gun

 

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Step One

1. Hot Glue Gun:

  • Insert a glue stick into the gun.
  • Plug in and turn on the glue gun
  • Wait until the gun heats up and is ready to use.

Step Two
2. Prepare the Base

  • Lay out your garland base and plug in your hot glue gun so it’s ready to use.

Step Three
3. Add Greenery

  • Attach pieces of greenery along the base using hot glue. This will provide a lush foundation for the flowers and create a full, natural look.

Step Four
4. Attach the Flowers

  • Apply hot glue to the bottom of each flower and press it onto the garland base, arranging flowers evenly or in clusters according to your desired style.

Step Five
5. Final Touches

  • Step back and adjust your garland to ensure it looks balanced and full. Add any extra greenery or small flowers to fill gaps.

Final Result

Congratulations! You’ve just created your own DIY sola wood flower garland! Hang it over tables, doors, or archways for a stunning, lasting decoration.

 

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Tips

Ask for help: If you have any questions, the Sola Wood Flowers Team is always here to help. Call our service number at (801) 797-1037 to schedule an appointment with a professional.

Patience: If it's your first time, remember that, like any skill, it gets better with practice. Repeat the steps as many times as needed to get the result you want. You’ve got this!

Additional decoration: The great thing about sola flowers is that your creativity has no limits—feel free to add as many colors, textures, and elements as you like to make the boutonnieres truly reflect you and this special moment. Add leaves, twigs, glitter, bows, feathers or any other details to make the boutonniere yours. 

Plus for realism: You can even add your favorite scent to the flowers, making them smell just how you want. The sola flowers material acts like a diffuser because of how absorbent they are, so adding a scent can make you enjoy your florals even more.