DIY Believe Christmas Mantel Garland Idea

2 min read September 13, 2026 Dawn Wade
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If you believe in the magic of Christmas and the reason for the season, this DIY Christmas garland is a must for your mantel! Elements of music and nature come together in this DIY Christmas decoration to create a timeless look for your mantel décor.

Project Time
40 to 50 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

Print the Sheet Music Template. Using a Sponge Paintbrush, apply a thin layer of Matte Finish Mod Podge®. While the Mod Podge® is still wet, place the Sheet Music Template on top of a Wood Banner Square, making sure to center the letter. Repeat for the remaining letters.  Don't forget to get your DIY Believe Christmas Mantel Garland Template here.

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Step
2

Cut the excess Sheet Music Template off of the wood banner square.

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Step
3

Apply Gold Glitter Glue to the banner using the printed letters as a guide. Allow time for the glitter glue to dry.

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Step
4

Apply a length of silver glitter washi tape (or glue on a length of Silver Sparklet Glitter Ribbon with a glue gun) to the bottom of each wood banner.

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Step
5

Glue gold Jingle Bells to the bottom of each wood banner using a glue gun.

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Step
6

String the Wood Square Banners onto the jute cording, making sure to string them in order to spell 'BELIEVE'.

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Step
7

Now it's time to create a pretty snowy look on the pinecones. Use a chubby Easel Paintbrush Set to dry brush white acrylic paint onto the Natural Pinecones. While the paint is still wet, dip the pinecone into Craft Snow and allow time for the paint to dry.

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Step
8

Tie a length of twine onto the pinecones and then tie the twine in between the wood banner squares.

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9

Hang your garland on a mantel to add a heartfelt sentiment to your Christmas décor.

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Step
10

For more projects, be sure to check out our Heaven and Nature Sing Décor Ideas here.

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