DIY Rustic Wood Garland

2 min read September 13, 2026 Jessica Wilcox
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Lately, I’ve been all about metallic finishes. Anything splashed with metallic is that much prettier. When you add metallic with rustic wood and natural jute, it’s a stunning combination. Hang this garland on your fireplace or add it to your favorite table for a party.

Project Time
45 to 55 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

Separate wood rounds into equal piles. I used two packages of Small Unfinished Wood Slices.

DIY Rustic Wood Garland step 1
Step
2

Paint wood rounds with gold metallic paint. Allow paint to dry. Repeat the process with your other metallic paint colors.

DIY Rustic Wood Garland step 2 part 1
DIY Rustic Wood Garland step 2 part 2
Step
3

Heat your hot glue gun up and lay out your painted wood rounds. Try to match up similar shapes. Don’t worry about the colors. Place a small amount of hot glue on the back of your wood round and then put the piece of natural jute into the hot glue.

DIY Rustic Wood Garland step 3
Step
4

Add your second wood round on the other side of the jute, sandwiching the jute in between the two wood rounds.

DIY Rustic Wood Garland step 4
Step
5

Space your wood rounds out every inch or so. Make sure you continue to match similar wood shapes. Also, try to alternate colors as you go along creating a random pattern.

DIY Rustic Wood Garland step 5
Step
6

Hang your Metallic Rustic Wood Garland across your mantel or on the front of your favorite tablescape. This wood garland is simply beautiful and works in so many different settings!

Make sure to check out my Winter Woodland Lantern DisplayEasy Mini Peppermint Fudge recipe, and my entire Lumberjack Birthday Party.

DIY Rustic Wood Garland step 6

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