20 Unique Garlands and Banners

The best garlands are worth keeping even after the party is over. They’re creative, festive, and perfect above fireplaces or across empty walls, giving a courteous nod to every unbirthday of the year.

1. Upcycled book pages.

via Saratops

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2. Crochet flowers.

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3. Pine cones – versatile objects indeed.

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4. Mirrors – which, in theory, will also make the room look larger.

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5. Burlap – a romantic way to upcycle those winter potato bags.

via Baybee-Dahl Boutique

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6. Fancified lights.

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7. Vintage carnival flowers.

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8. Snowflakes – in case you live in a cold-yet-sadly-snowless city.

(As I do.)

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9. Red elephants and other possible characters from Dr. Suess.

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10. Origami.

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11. Old-fashioned style: gourds, roots and spices.

via Mill River Primitives

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12. Upcycled maps.

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13. Colorful dots.

via Kristina Marie

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14. A ‘Home’ banner – small and portable so you can hang it up wherever you go.

via Ordinary Mommy Design

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15. Lace-inspired paper doilies.

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16. Cute pictures, tied together with ribbon.

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17. Silverware [!].

via Daisy Chestnut

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18. Soft clouds and hot air balloons.

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19. Strips of fabric / rags.

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20. Upcycled music sheets

via Yellow Bird, Yellow Beard

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