Easy spring decor idea: DIY mushroom garland

Maybe the kids need a craft to keep busy during all those spring showers. Or maybe you’re looking for a new spring decor idea to bring the good vibes inside.
Either way, this adorable DIY mushroom garland is perfect to decorate for spring (or an excuse to hang cute mushrooms everywhere).
Inspired? Create and share by tagging @HallmarkStores.
How to make a DIY mushroom garland
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Crayola® Model Magic (we used white, terra cotta and bisque colors)
- Clay modeling tools
- Small jump rings
- Twine or ribbon
- Craft paint
- Paintbrush
Step 1: Mold your mushrooms
Use the Model Magic to shape the mushrooms. Have fun and get creative with different shapes and sizes for the mushroom stems and caps.
To make the mushrooms look more realistic, we used traditional clay tools to add details like mushroom gills.
Step 2: Put a ring on it
Once your mushrooms are shaped to your liking, twist a jump ring into the top of each one. This will help us string them together for the garland later.
Leave your Model Magic mushrooms out to dry overnight.
Step 3: Add some color
Once your mushrooms are fully dry, use some craft paint to give them color. We went with different shades of red, gold and blue, but use whichever hues are calling your name.
For a more detailed look, we also added a few white dots on top of some random mushrooms. Wait a few hours for the paint to dry before the next step.
Step 4: Make your mushroom garland
Once the paint has dried, string the mushrooms together using twine or ribbon.
Tip: To keep them from sliding around on the string, you can tie a knot around the jump ring. This will hold them in place when you hang up your garland.
Now you’ve got your own piece of spring magic to marvel at! Hang it in the living room, a bedroom or anywhere that could use some fun earthy vibes. We’re partial to the idea of an indoor spring picnic party.
Looking for even more spring inspo? See our ideas here:
Shop Spring
See allYou may also like
See more-
Mother's Day Meaningful, personal Mother's Day gift ideas for every mom you know
It can be tough to come up with gift ideas for Mom. Most of us want to give her something meaningful: a gift that sho...
-
Easter Hippity, hoppity, hooray—Easter’s on its way!
Celebrate Springtime! Bunny’s getting ready for Easter, candy and egg hunts. Along with her companion book, this pair...
-
Mother's Day What to do when Mother's Day is Mothers' Day: How to celebrate two moms
We announced we were pregnant on Mother's Day. It was the first time my wife Cady and I realized we were about to be ...
-
Mother's Day The history of Mother’s Day: Fraught beginnings and fun facts
Ah, Mother’s Day. The one day a year we spoil the women who spoil us the other 364. I think we all can agree Mother’s...
-
Mother's Day Mother's Day without Mom: Remembering lost loved ones with new traditions
This Mother’s Day will be my third without my mom. She died just before Thanksgiving and Christmas in 2020, which mad...
-
Mother's Day Mother’s Day traditions to start this year
There are infinite ways to celebrate your special lady on Mother’s Day: A self-care spa outing, dinner at her favorit...
-
Spring What is Arab American Heritage Month?
April is National Arab American Heritage Month, a special time to recognize the achievements of Arab Americans, the h...
-
Card Ideas What to write: Message ideas for Administrative Professionals Day
Everyone knows that behind every well-run office is a great administrative assistant, and Administrative Professional...
-
Drinks Sparkling green tea soda
Green tea has been much applauded for its health-giving properties, but it also makes a great base for a sparkling su...
-
Calendar Flip Woo-Hoo—summer’s here! June 2023 holidays and celebrations
Summer is here in all her glory and we are ready. Warm days and cool drinks lay ahead. So it’s time to flip the ca...
-
Calendar Flip Yay for May! May 2023 holidays and celebrations
Flowers are blooming, students are graduating and moms are getting some well-deserved appreciation. What a fabulou...
-
Calendar Flip Welcome back, spring! April 2023 holidays and celebrations
Oh, spring, we’ve missed you most of all. We don’t even care that you bring showers—we’re just excited to be outsi...
-
Easter Stop, drop and rock with this springtime hen
This brightly colored hen brings the eggs AND belts out the tunes, which basically guarantees she'll be the center of...
-
Recipes Raise a toast to spring with this sparkling butterfly pea tea
As the first warm evenings of spring return, most of us find ourselves craving a cool drink in a comfy, sun-drenched ...
-
Spring Free Printable: Cute DIY cross-stitch monogram to decorate envelopes
We love the feeling of finding someone that perfect card—one that says exactly what they need to hear or is sure to m...
-
Spring The prettiest DIY butterfly cake topper for spring
Does anything say spring like gorgeous butterflies fluttering around? Upgrade all your spring soirees with this lovel...
-
Recipes 5 deviled egg recipes to use up all those Easter eggs
It happens every year—you buy a dozen or more eggs to boil, dye, hide and seek, only to find yourself surprised to fi...
-
Spring Celebrate new beginnings with a spring picnic party
There’s just something about spring that makes us feel rejuvenated. Maybe it’s all those pretty flowers popping up, o...
-
Easter Easter basket ideas for all ages: DIY decorations, gifts and more
Excited to get hopping on those Easter baskets? We love to see it. And we love to inspire it, too! So we’ve put toget...
-
Spring Spring coloring pages to help you celebrate brighter days
It’s spring! And in our book, spring means color. It’s in the flowers that pop up, the birds that come back and the o...