
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.
Step 4: Assemble the Mushrooms and Garland




You have created your own DIY Paper Mushroom Garland!
I really love how this project turned out and I can’t wait to start assembling my Spring mantel decor in a few weeks.
If you enjoyed this paper craft, check out how I made these DIY Honeycomb Paper Ornaments!
Feel free to leave a comment below!
Liz


