Let’s set the sewing aside and dive into some Christmas crafting today! We’re making a paper Christmas bulb garland—an easy, fun project suitable for both kids and adults.
This DIY garland is simple to create and looks beautiful on a Christmas mantel. The paper bulbs also make lovely ornaments for your Christmas tree.
You don’t need many supplies or much time. A bit of cardstock and some glue are all it takes—and the process is wonderfully enjoyable too!
Easy DIY Paper Bulb Christmas Garland Craft
You will Need:
Red cardstock paper for the bulb main.
Black cardstock paper for the bulb cap.
Elmer’s glue
Scissors.
String to thread the bulbs- approximately 2 yards.
Punching machine to punch holes on the bulb cap.
Gather your supplies.
Cut 4 strips from the red cardstock, 1/2 – inches wide and 8.5 inches long. Cut one strip, 0.75- inch wide and 3.25 inches long from the black cardstock paper.
Take one paper strip and dab a pearl of glue along the center.
Take another paper strip and glue it at a right angle to the first one, along its center.
Take the next strip and glue it along the middle of the earlier strips.
Repeat on the other side.
Curve the opposite ends of the strips inwards, towards the center and glue their tips together.
Repeat with the next pair opposite to each other.
Continue gluing till the whole of the strips are completed.
Next, lets make the bulb cap.
Take the black strip for the cap, roll it and glue the edges together to form it.
Punch two holes on the opposite sides, with the punching machine.
Glue it just above the spot where the ends of the paper strips are joined.
Thread the string through the holes.
Continue making as much of the bulbs, in as many colors you want and add it to the above to get your paper Christmas bulb garland ready!
Pin it for later here,
Jackie
Thursday 11th of December 2025
Love this! Thank you for a great tutorial!