Creating popcorn garland has become a Christmas tradition for many families. Even children can make their own, if parents help them with the needle. The popcorn garland can be very decorative, especially if you use packaged kernels that are already red and green colored. It makes a great family night to have everyone create popcorn garlands that can be used to trim the Christmas tree or other areas of the house.
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You’ll Need
Popcorn maker
Popcorn kernels, preferably natural, red and green colored
Bowls
Sewing needle
Thread
Instructions
- Set up the popcorn maker and start popcorn the natural popcorn, then the red and green kernels. The different colored kernels can be found in a variety of stores and on the Internet. Set the different popcorn varieties in bowls, separating them to make it easier when threading. Make sure all the popcorn is cool when you begin making the garland.
- Thread a sewing needle. Knot the end of the length of thread so the popcorn won’t fall off. Be sure to have enough thread as you want for the length of the garland.
- Begin by picking up a kernel of the natural popcorn and sticking the needle through it, towards the middle of the kernel. Once through, push the popcorn needle towards the end of the length of thread. Then pick up a red kernel and do the same, making sure you bring the kernels to the end of the thread. Continue with the green kernel. Repeat the same sequence until the thread is nearly filled up.
- When the garland is filled with popcorn, cut the thread from the sewing needle and tie the end. You now have a colorful, Christmas-oriented popcorn garland. Use it to decorate the tree, walls or even the edges of a table.
Tips & Warnings
If you cannot find colored kernels, use food dye and natural popcorn to create splashes of red and green on kernels. This can be a bit messy, so allow it to dry before you try to thread it.
Microwave popcorn can be used if you do not have a popcorn maker.
