![]() String vegetables in whatever pattern or form suits you. (Radishes, beets, and carrots will be flexible, but parsnips and potatoes will dry relatively solid.) This took almost full day for me.ĭouble or triple knot your thread. Set dehydrator to high, leave until vegetables are thoroughly dry but not burned. Once you’ve sliced your vegetables, arrange them on the racks of your dehydrator in single layers without overlap. Finally, carrots make lovely “spacers” due to their curly texture. Your vegetables (other than your potatoes) will still be somewhat pliable once dried, so if you’re struggling with this step while they’re raw it’s ok to move on and revisit with your needle once they’re dry. You can also do this once the vegetables have dried, but I tend to stab myself while sewing so I did it before using my dehydrator. Use the sharp end of your meat thermometer to gently make your holes in your vegetables for stringing - you may need to use a screwing motion in harder vegetables - if desired. Slice your veggies to approximately 1/4 of an inch, erring on the side of thicker for harder vegetables such as carrots or potatoes. Select your embroidery thread color with the awareness that it WILL SHOW if you decide to string your dried vegetable slices lengthwise, as shown in photos. Yellow beets lose a significant amount of their color, so I didn’t end up using any. Carrots will take on a lovely ruffled form while daikon radishes gain a delightful lined pattern. Potatoes won’t lose much of their bulk or curl. The moisture level of your vegetables will affect how they dry. So what sort of biodegradable fall garland could I make that wouldn’t require floral wire, would be colorful, pretty, and easy to throw together for my zero waste Thanksgiving decor? A DIY Fall Garland Made From Root Vegetables ![]() Once you’ve had a cockroach drop off the ceiling onto your head, you get real squirrelly about moist, sugary food items sitting out. Dried orange slices make me anxious for the same reason. I hate the way the popcorn can crumble as you try to push the needle through and fresh cranberries seem like the world’s fastest way to attract what the South lovingly calls palmetto bugs - aka FLYING COCKROACHES FROM HELL. Popcorn garlands drive me nuts to make, though they’re gorgeous. ![]() I was desperately craving an autumnal craft one day while face first in the fridge (this is where I do all my best thinking, don’t judge me), when it hit me: why not do an all-natural, biodegradable garland to suit the season? The miniature pumpkins at least are compostable but a stroll through any craft store is a lesson in the excesses of plastic packaging. Now grab those glue guns and get to work.Decorating my home and crafting is my way of celebrating the season, which can cause a unique set of issues for someone aspiring to a zero waste lifestyle. Whether you’re into apples, pumpkins, fallen leaves, or pretty feathers, there’s a fun and festive option for you. They are all budget-friendly and many of them are kid-friendly, too, if you’re looking for something to do together as a family. Like most DIY fall decorations, these garlands take less time and effort than you think. Then take down the frightening details and your garland will make an excellent Thanksgiving decoration. If you choose a pumpkin theme, for example, simply add something spooky and you’ve got your Halloween mantel décor ready to go. Plus, plenty of them can be set up early in the season and stay out all fall long. Whether you string them across the mantel, frame a door, or hang them in a central spot like a wall that feels a little bare, these DIY fall garland ideas will instantly give your space festive flair. We find fun outdoor decorations and door décor to welcome our guests onto our patios and then when they walk inside: Hello, autumnal paradise! If you’re looking for some fall décor ideas for inside or outside, look no further than these fall garlands to help set the mood for the season. ![]() There’s something about the fall weather that makes us want everything to feel all cozy. ![]()
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