DIY Wood Bead Garland with Tassels (Easy Step-by-Step Tutorial)

Here's how to make a cute DIY wood bead garland in about 10 minutes!

You've probably noticed these pretty wood bead garlands all over the home decor scene for a while now. They're like pretty wooden necklaces for your decor. Ha! It's a really fun trend that adds interest, texture and movement to your accessories and vignettes.

Super cute DIY Wood Bead Garland with Tassels is so easy and fun to make! Cheap, too!!

I made this wood garland in about 10 minutes, which was awesome, because my kids were going wild and I needed to make it and snap some pics faster than Joanna Gaines can dream up a new business idea! (That girl can crank 'em out, #amIright!?)

I'm always a little late to the trendy party, so this time is no different. If you're a little late like me and haven't picked up one of these cute wood bead garlands yet, I'm going to show you how to make one today.

When I say it's super easy, I mean the easiest craft around. You only need 2 products and some scissors, and you'll be ready to go!

Supplies You'll Need for a DIY Wood Bead Garland with Tassels

Wood Beads (I bought mine here.) – I bought a couple of sets so I could make mine with 27 beads.
Jute Twine (or similar twine, yarn or string)
Scissors

Steps to Make a DIY Wood Bead Garland with Tassels

Step 1. Gather Your Supplies.

The 25 mm wood beads I used are perfect, but you could buy smaller or larger ones. I wouldn't go any smaller than 14 mm, though.

Step 2. Make Your First Tassel.

Grab one end of the jute and start wrapping it around your four fingers. This isn't an exact science. Just start wrapping.

I kept track of how many times I wrapped it, because you'll want the tassel on the other end to match. I think I wrapped it 15 times.

Make sure that when you finish, the cut ends are on the same side where you started. Does this make sense? See the two ends sticking out above my pointer finger.

Step 3. Tie off the Top of your Tassel.

Pinch the end of the tassel on the side opposite the cut ends.

Take the end of your jute and tie the top of the loop together, like in the picture below. The whole thing will then be attached to your main jute string.

Step 4. Wrap the Top of the Tassel.

Now take a longish piece of jute and wrap it around the end of the tassel, close to where you just tied the loops together. I tied it off and tucked the loose ends in with the tip of my scissors.

Step 5. Cut the Bottom Loop to Finish the Tassel.

Just cut through the bottom loops, and if the ends are uneven, trim them into shape!

First tassel done! Yay!

Step 6. Cut your String to the Length you Want.

Mine is about 26 inches long, not including the tassels, and it has 27 beads on it. Cut yours about 10 inches longer than your final length. Yours will vary depending on which farmhouse beads you use and how many.

I used 27 beads, but you can use as many as you like! Longer garlands can be wrapped around multiple times, or you can make 2 garlands, like I did!

Step 8. Make Another Tassel (Steps 2-5).

This time, cut the end of your main jute piece with the beads on it to the length you want for the finished product. I left an extra inch on mine for some movement. Then tie the top of the tassel with this end of your garland.

Once you've finished the second tassel, you're done! It was so easy, wasn't it? This is a very basic garland, but you can customize it any way you like.

You could paint the beads (or buy them colored), buy different sizes, add charms to the tassels or use different materials altogether. The possibilities are endless!

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I styled mine a couple of ways to show you how you can use it, but honestly the options are endless. You'll spot these everywhere and get ideas for using them in your decor.

In the end, this quick craft will leave your DIY heart super satisfied! It's easy, quick and cheap, and it will make your decor look so cute!

Your jars and vases will get simple texture that you'll love styling in new ways every season! And your tiered trays will look so fancy. Ha!

I think I'll start a "find the wood bead garland" game in all of my home tours from now on. Whatcha think?

How do you plan on using your new simple craft accessory?!

Don't Have Time? No Problem!

If you're like me and sometimes don't even have 5 minutes to craft, there are some wonderful options for buying these pretty wood bead garlands on Etsy!

There are so many cute options for colors and little details. Some are even cheaper to buy than to make yourself!

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