DIY Football Garland

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Looking for a fun and festive way to celebrate your love of football? This DIY Football Garland Craft is the perfect project to add a touch of sporty charm to your space!

This craft is simple, creative, and perfect for football fans of all ages. Whether you’re throwing a Super Bowl party, hosting a tailgating event, or decorating for your child’s team, this garland will bring the spirit of the game to life. Both kids and adults will enjoy making this easy craft, and the results are guaranteed to impress your guests!

The garland features football-shaped cutouts made from craft paper. It’s a versatile project that allows you to showcase your team spirit by customizing colors and patterns. With a free printable pattern included, it’s easy to get started and create a banner that’s as unique as your favorite team.

When to Use the Football Garland

This football garland is a great craft for a variety of occasions:

• Football Parties: Decorate your living room or backyard for game day.
• Super Bowl Celebrations: Add some DIY charm to your Super Bowl setup.
• Tailgating: Hang it up in your tent or RV to show off your team pride.
• Team Celebrations: Celebrate your child’s team with a personalized banner.
• Classroom Decorations: Add a fun touch to bulletin boards or classroom doors for sports-themed activities.

Variations for the Football Garland

Make the garland your own with these creative variations:

• Change the Material: Use craft foam, felt, or even fabric for a more durable garland.
• Customize the Colors: Match the colors to your favorite team’s jerseys or logo.
• String Options: Swap out the twine for ribbon, yarn, or jute to match your theme.
• Add Embellishments: Glue on glitter, stickers, or small pompoms for extra flair.

How to Make a Paper Football Garland

Supplies:

• Colored craft papers
• Pencil
• A pair of scissors
• String or yarn
• Craft glue
• Markers
• Template

Instructions:

Download and print out the football garland template. Cut out the pattern pieces.

Use a pencil to trace the patterns on the selected colored craft papers. Use scissors to cut out the traced patterns.

Take the football cutouts. Attach the long strip along the center of the football cutout. 

Attach the small strips horizontally along the vertical strip.

Now, attach the curved strips on both pointy ends of the football cutout.

Attach the small square cutout to the bottom part of the goalpost cutout.

Attach half-circle helmet cutout to the top part of the helmet base.

Use a pencil to draw the helmet’s chin strap and face mask parts.

Use a marker to fill in the traced lines on the helmet.

Prepare a long piece of yarn or string for the garland.

Attach the back side of the papercraft football items to the string.
You can use craft glue or clear tape to attach the papercraft items to the string.
Keep enough length on both sides of the string, so it can be used for hanging.

After attaching enough papercraft items to the string, carefully turn the garland to the right side.

Continue adding items to your garland until you have reached the desired length. 

Tips and Tricks for Crafting the Garland

• Use Glue or Tape: Secure the football shapes to the string with glue, double-sided tape, or a stapler.
• Make It Any Length: Print as many patterns as you need to create a garland as long as you’d like.
• Layer for Depth: Use double layers of paper or foam for a 3D effect.
• Prep for Kids: Pre-cut the shapes for younger children to decorate.
• Reuse Your Garland: Store it safely to use for multiple events throughout the season.

This DIY Football Garland Craft is a fun and easy way to show your love for the game while creating lasting memories with family and friends. Whether you’re crafting for a party, decorating a classroom, or celebrating your favorite team, this garland will add the perfect touch of football flair. So grab your craft supplies, print the free pattern, and let the creativity kick off!

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