Harry Potter Garland Craft

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Get ready to add a touch of wizarding magic to your space with this DIY Harry Potter garland! Whether you’re a lifelong fan of the series or just looking for a fun and easy craft, this banner is the perfect way to bring the magic of Hogwarts into your home.

This DIY Harry Potter garland is made from craft paper and features iconic symbols from the beloved series, including a tie, sorting hat, wand, lightning bolt, glasses, and a Quidditch ball. It’s a fantastic project for kids and adults alike, making it a great activity for families, classrooms, and craft-loving Potterheads. With a free printable pattern, creating this banner is as simple as cutting, assembling, and hanging your magical decorations.

When to Make Your DIY Harry Potter Garland

There are so many occasions to create and display this Harry Potter banner! Here are just a few ideas:

• Harry Potter Movie Night: Set the scene for a cozy movie marathon by hanging this garland around your TV area or across a snack table filled with magical treats.
• Harry Potter-Themed Party: Whether it’s a birthday party or a themed gathering, this banner adds the perfect decorative touch.
• Halloween Decor: Bring some Hogwarts magic to your Halloween festivities by draping this garland across a mantel or entryway.
• Classroom Decor: Teachers and librarians can use this banner to transform a classroom or reading nook into a Hogwarts-inspired space.
• Bulletin Boards or Bedroom Decor: Hang this garland on a bulletin board, above a desk, or across a bookshelf to showcase your love for the Wizarding World every day.

How to Make Your Harry Potter Garland

Creating this magical banner is simple and fun! Follow the step-by-step instructions in our tutorial to cut, assemble, and string your decorations. With our free printable pattern, you’ll have all the shapes you need to bring your garland to life.

Fun Customizations for the Harry Potter Banner

Make your Harry Potter banner even more magical with these creative ideas:

• Use Different Materials: Instead of craft paper, try making your symbols from foam sheets, felt, or cardstock for added durability.
• Add Sparkle: Use glitter, sequins, or metallic paper to give your banner a shimmering touch.
• Textured Details: Incorporate rickrack, ribbon, or fabric scraps to add dimension to your decorations.
• Change the Colors: Swap out the traditional Gryffindor burgundy and gold for the colors of your favorite Hogwarts house—Slytherin green and silver, Ravenclaw blue and bronze, or Hufflepuff yellow and black.
• Choose Your Garland String: Use ribbon, yarn, jute, or even twine to string your decorations together for a unique look.

Supplies:

• Colored craft papers
• Pencil
• Craft glue
• Scissors
• String
• Markers
• Harry Potter Garland Template

Instructions:

Download the Harry Potter Garland template.

Print and cut out the Harry Potter template patterns.

The template includes patterns for the golden snitch, broomstick, wand, wizard’s hat, lightning bolt, glasses, and tie.

Trace the patterns on the selected colored craft papers. Cut out the traced patterns from the craft papers using scissors.

Attach the broom head to the stick.

Attach the glass cutouts to the glasses frame cutout.

Attach the wing cutouts to both sides of the golden snitch base cutout.

Attach the 2 pieces of the wand together.

Use markers to add outlines to the broomstick, golden snitch, and wand paper patterns.

Use markers to add details and outlines to the tie, hat and lightning bolt cutouts.

Make as many of each item as you’d like for the Harry Potter garland.

Prepare 1 or 2 strands of yarn or any kind of string for the garland.

Attach the backs of the papercraft items to the string, leaving enough space to hang your garland.

Carefully, turn the garland to the right side. 

Tips and Tricks for the Harry Potter Craft

• Adhesive Options: You can use glue or tape to assemble your pieces—whatever works best for your materials.
• Garland Length: Make as many pieces as you like to customize the length of your banner.
• Hanging Ideas: Use clothespins or hole-punch each piece and string them through for a different look.

More Harry Potter Fun!

Keep the magical crafting going with these other fantastic Harry Potter-inspired activities and treats:

• Puppet Harry Potter Craft: Make a fun paper puppet of the Boy Who Lived, perfect for storytelling and play.
• Magical Harry Potter Craft: A fun and interactive craft that brings a little extra magic to your creative time.
• Butterbeer Cookies: Deliciously soft cookies inspired by the famous wizarding drink.
• Frozen Butterbeer Recipe: A cool and refreshing take on Butterbeer, perfect for summer.
• Butterbeer Cupcakes: Sweet, buttery cupcakes with a magical twist that any Potterhead will love.

With this DIY Harry Potter garland, you can bring a little piece of the wizarding world into your home, classroom, or party. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just adding some Hogwarts charm to your space, this banner is a fun and easy craft for all ages. So grab your scissors, print out the pattern, and start crafting your own magical decorations today!