I've been obsessed with the Scandinavian tree pattern on the pillows from my Artsy Modern giveaway (which you can still enter, by the way)! So I came up with this project. I think these trees are the perfect way to add some winter festivity in a subtle, modern way. You know I’m all about simple, easy seasonal updates...

To make this garland, I simply cut the trees shapes out of black cardstock with scissors. Each one turned out a little different, which is fine by me. Perfection is boring, right?

Instead of punching holes into the shapes, I decided to tape them to keep the look clean. I used small strips of black washi tape and spaced the trees out evenly (or close enough).

Once I was done, I hung the garland up with the tape side on the back.

EASY! Plus, I love that while this garland is kind of Christmas-y, it wouldn’t be weird to keep it up year-round.

What do you think? Are you digging this Scandinavian tree pattern as much as I am?

P.S. Head over to Shrimp Salad Circus to enter today’s 24 Merry Days giveaway…it’s Julep!

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1. Posted by dianna on Thursday, December 11th, 2014
   
   most adorable holiday garland EVER!
   • Posted by Aileen on Thursday, December 11th, 2014
     
     Aww, thanks Dianna!
2. Posted by Renae on Thursday, December 11th, 2014
   
   Love it!
3. Posted by Debbie on Thursday, December 11th, 2014
   
   The Scandinavian in me loves it ;)!
4. Posted by Amy @ Homey Oh My! on Thursday, December 11th, 2014
   
   Always a fan of Scandinavian <3 This is SO cute, Aileen!
   • Posted by Aileen on Thursday, December 11th, 2014
     
     Thanks, Amy! Me too. I can't get enough of Scandinavian design.
5. Posted by Ice Pandora on Thursday, December 11th, 2014
   
   Very cute and simple DIY c: Xx
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6. Posted by Anne on Monday, December 22nd, 2014
   
   Simply perfect!
7. Posted by Grayscale Homes on Friday, September 22nd, 2023
   
   Such a beautiful collection of home decor items. Thanks for sharing.