DIY Paper Mushroom Garland -

Spring is just around the corner! Its been a cold and dark winter here in Michigan and I couldn’t be more ready for the change of seasons. To prepare, I recently removed all my Christmas decor, including everything that was on my fireplace mantel. I loved my mantel this year, which included a cute strand of brass bell garland that I purchased as well as my own DIY Orange Slice Garland I made from scratch. I felt like the garland significantly added to the whole look of the mantel, which got me thinking, what do I do for Spring?! This is how this DIY Paper Mushroom Garland project came about.

It’s important to know that this project is way easier and faster if you have a Cricut cutting machine. It can also be done if you have a regular computer printer at home, but it does take a little bit more time and patience.

Supplies:

Cricut Machine or Printer
Standard Grip Mat
Weeding Tool
Pen Tool
Blade Tool
Downloadable Mushroom Files
Card-Stock (12 x 12 for Cricut users and 8.5 x 11 for printer users). I used 12×12 paper for the mushroom top and used THIS for the mushroom bottom.
Copy Paper
Paper Glue (with a fine tip)
Straight Edge (I used a piece of scrap wood)
Scissors
Paint Brush
Paper Towel
Clamp
Thick Cording
Thin Cording
Needle
Hot Glue Gun
Pencil
Ruler

Step 1: Download the Files

Download the files by clicking HERE or up above in the supplies list.

The link will take you to my Etsy shop where you will be able to purchase and download the digital files. These files can be used over and over again to make as many mushroom garlands as you wish!

If you are using a Cricut, you will be using the SVG files.

If you are using a printer, you will be using the PDF files.

Step 2: Cut the Pieces for the Mushroom Top

Upload to Cricut Design Space

Open Cricut Design Space
Click New Project
Click Upload
Click Upload Image
Click Browse
Locate the SVG File named “mushroom top” and click Open
Click Upload
Select the uploaded design and click Add to Canvas

Preparing the File to Cut + Draw

In the Layers panel, select each horizontal line
Select Pen from the Operation menu (if not using the pen tool, hide these layers by clicking the eye icon)
Select all layers
Copy and Paste as many as possible to fit in a 12 x 12 space
Select all layers
Click Attach
Click Make It

Cutting + Drawing

Check that Material Type is On Mat and Material Size is 12 in x 12 in (mirror should be turned off)
Click Continue
Connect your Cricut machine
Choose your Base Material
Load your Tools and Material (Pen and Blade Tools)
Press GO on your machine
You will need to cut a total of 60 halves for each mushroom

PRINTER INSTRUCTIONS

If you are using a printer, simple locate the PDF file and print enough for 60 halves. Cut pieces out with scissors.

Step 3: Cut the Pieces for the Mushroom Bottom

Upload to Cricut Design Space

Click New
Choose between Save or Replace
Click Upload
Click Upload Image
Click Browse
Locate the SVG File named “mushroom bottom” and click Open
Click Upload
Select the uploaded design and click Add to Canvas

Preparing the File to Cut + Draw

Select all layers
Copy and Paste as many as you need. I am using 4 different paper patterns for the mushroom bottoms, so I only copy and pasted one time creating 2 pairs.
Select all layers
Click Attach
Click Make It

Cutting + Drawing

Check that Material Type is On Mat and Material Size is 12 in x 12 in (mirror should be turned off)
Click Continue
Connect your Cricut machine
Choose your Base Material
Load your Tools and Material (Blade Tool)
Press GO on your machine
You will need to cut a total of 2 halves for each mushroom

PRINTER INSTRUCTIONS

If you are using a printer, simple locate the PDF file and print enough for 2 halves for the mushroom bottom. Cut pieces out with scissors.