Sometimes, the best crafts are the quick ones—don’t you agree? Between busy schedules and short attention spans (guilty!), I love projects that come together in no time but still add a big punch of style. That’s why I’m so excited to share this DIY wood bead garland with tassels and a tag! It’s versatile, charming, and the perfect accent for boho or farmhouse decor.
If you’re looking for more farmhouse-style crafts, you’ll love my DIY Magnolia Leaf Wreath on the Cheap. It’s another simple project that packs a ton of character into your home without breaking the bank.
Make Your Own DIY Wood Bead Garland with Tassels & Tag
Supplies
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Instructions
1. Make the Tassel
- Wrap jute around your fingers about 30–50 times (or until you like the thickness).
- Carefully slide the loops off your fingers and tie another piece of jute about one-third from the top to create the tassel shape.
- Cut the loops at the bottom of the longer end to give your tassel its classic look.
2. String the Beads
- Cut a long length of jute (don’t cut it from the roll until you’ve finished stringing to avoid waste).
- Use a darning needle to thread the wood beads onto the jute.
- Leave about 6–8 inches of string on each end once all the beads are strung.
3. Attach the Tag
- On one end of the garland, use a loop knot to attach the wood tag.
- String the leftover jute back through the beads for a neat finish.
4. Add the Tassel
- On the other end, attach your tassel using a loop knot.
- Tuck any extra jute back through the beads for a polished look.
5. Personalize the Tag
- Use a fine-tip black pen to write on your tag.
- For a Rae Dunn-inspired look, keep your letters tall, slim, and straight.
6. Style Your Garland
- Drape your garland over books, layer it on a tiered tray, or wrap it around a vase or demijohn for instant charm!
FAQs
You can use any size beads you like, but smaller beads (around 16–20 mm) work well for a balanced, flexible garland.
Absolutely! You can experiment with yarn, ribbon, or even strips of fabric for a custom look that matches your decor.
Use a fine-tip micron pen or test your Sharpie on a spare tag first. If you’re worried about mistakes, write your message before attaching the tag to the garland.
The length depends on where you plan to use it. A garland around 3–4 feet works well for draping over trays or wrapping around jars.
It looks great on floating shelves, over books, around jars or demijohns, or even as part of a table centerpiece.
Tie small knots between the beads or use a dab of hot glue to hold them in place.
Yes! You can spray paint or hand-paint the beads before stringing them for a personalized touch.
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DIY Wood Bead Garland with Tassels and Tag Tutorial
Make a DIY wood bead garland with tassels & tag in 15 minutes! Perfect for boho or farmhouse decor, it’s a versatile & stylish craft.
Materials
- wood beads
- jute
- wood tag
- sharpie or black pen
Tools
- scissors
- darning needle or large sewing needle
Instructions
1. Make the Tassel
- Wrap jute around your fingers about 30–50 times (or until you like the thickness).
- Carefully slide the loops off your fingers and tie another piece of jute about one-third from the top to create the tassel shape.
- Cut the loops at the bottom of the longer end to give your tassel its classic look.
2. String the Beads
- Cut a long length of jute (don’t cut it from the roll until you’ve finished stringing to avoid waste).
- Use a darning needle to thread the wood beads onto the jute.
- Leave about 6–8 inches of string on each end once all the beads are strung.
3. Attach the Tag
- On one end of the garland, use a loop knot to attach the wood tag.
- String the leftover jute back through the beads for a neat finish.
4. Add the Tassel
- On the other end, attach your tassel using a loop knot.
- Tuck any extra jute back through the beads for a polished look
5. Personalize the Tag
- Use a fine-tip black pen to write on your tag.
- For a Rae Dunn-inspired look, keep your letters tall, slim, and straight.
6. Style Your Garland
- Drape your garland over books, layer it on a tiered tray, or wrap it around a vase or demijohn for instant charm!
This DIY wood bead garland with tassels and a tag is the perfect quick craft to add charm to your boho or farmhouse-style home. In just 15 minutes, you’ll create a stylish and versatile piece that works in so many spaces—whether on a tray, wrapped around a vase, or styled on a shelf.
Have you tried making a wood bead garland before? Let me know how you’d style yours in the comments below!
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I love this! So simple and charming, I might have to make one! Thanks for the inspiration! karen.
I’m so glad you like it! I was even tempted to paint a couple of the beads near the end in black, just for fun!
What a fun project! And it fits in so well with your Rae Dunn pieces. I may have to add this to my list. I don’t have any beaded garlands and I’m feeling left out of the fun. 😉
I just adore bead garland and your is so pretty! I can’t wait to make this myself. 🙂
Such a fun diy, Shannon! I will definitely be making this wood bead garland 🙂
This is fabulous, Shannon! I’ve always wanted a wooden bead garland, and now I know how to make them! So glad you could be part of this hop! Pinned and sharing:)
Love this idea! So easy too! Thanks for sharing!
Super cute especially with the HOME tag! I have made some beads and love beaded garland!! Makes everything look better. I also like that candle that says Hello Lovely! Where did you find that? Thanks for the tips!
That’s from PCB Home. 🙂
I’ve liked the look of wood bead garlands, but the prices put me off. This looks so do-able! And thank you for describing how to do the lettering on the tag- I would have tried to duplicate it but didn’t realize the ‘horizontal lines 1/3 of the way down’ part. And I’m so glad I know how to make tassels now- I’ll be able to make them out of other materials, too.
Thank you!
Love this DIY, Shannon!
Hugs, Jamie
I love this Shannon! I have made a red bead garland, but I like this neutral one and how you finished it off! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Love a bead garland Shannon, especially when it is a handmade project.
Thank you for sharing at Create, Bake, Grow & Gather this week. I’m delighted to be featuring this project at tomorrow’s link party and pinning too!
I LOVE this! The garland is so cute, and how wonderful to be able to make it myself. Thank you for the instructions. I’ve pinned this to my DIY projects board and look forward to making my own.
Thanks so much for joining the Grace at Home party at Imparting Grace. I’m featuring you this week!
Fantastic idea:-))) So simple and so decorative:-))
Your beads are so cute! I am featuring you today at TFT! I hope you will come over and link up another beautiful post this week too. Have a great weekend ahead! https://followtheyellowbrickhome.com/welcoming-summer-at-thursday-favorite-things/
Where did you find the wood tags?
They’re just unfinished wood tags from Micheals!
I love how beads have made their way into home decorating. THe wood beads are wonderful!
Thank you for sharing last week on Oh My Heartsie Girls Friday Features, this week your post is being featured!!
Hope you will stop by and share again. Have a great weekend!
Karren
Love this! Thank you.
What size are the beads you used for this??
Where did you get your large vase from?
I found it at Walmart a few years ago!
What size are your he beads?
About an inch, I believe?