3black ornamentsof different sizes, textures and/or patterns
3white ornamentsof different sizes, textures and/or patterns
3clear ornaments
1rollblack and white baker's string
1garlandfaux evergreens
2 to 3feet2.5" wide black and white wired ribbon
Instructions
Lay out the ornaments the way you want them to look when they are hanging. Creating 3 layers of 3 ornaments (one of each color) works well.
Cut a loop of string for each ornament so that it will hang down the length required for your layout from above. The shortest ornament should have a loop that is about 3" to 4" long.
Cut another piece of string that is about 12 inches long.
Thread it through the top of the loops for all of the ornaments and tie it so they are grouped together. The knot should be as close to one end of the string as possible.
Cut two pieces of the evergreen garland that are about half the length of your longest ornament string.
Use the free end of the string to loop under the first branch and around the top of the stems of the evergreens. Then tie a knot.
With the remaining string, create a loop that will be used to hang the swag. If you don't have enough string left to do this, cut another piece of string to use as the hanging loop.
Tie a bow around the top of the ornaments and evergreens. This looks best if the ribbon goes under the first evergreen branches and covers the top of the ornament strings.
Shape the ribbon into loose curls down the sides of the swag and cut a triangle in the ends.
Hang on the front door, windows, or kitchen cabinets with command hooks