By Noreen Doll.
Create a fun and crafty milk jug garland. This is so durable that you can hang it outside without fear of damage.
I was studying a milk jug trying to decide how best to place a pattern on it when I happened to look at the bottom and noticed that it had 4 triangles on it.
The first thing I thought of was the triangular shapes that you see on many garlands.
Since there are 4 triangles on each milk jug bottom, it wouldn’t take very many jugs to make a nice garland.
If it happens that the bottom of your milk jug is different, you can still make a garland – just cut the triangular shapes out of the sides.
These are so versatile that you could use them for any holiday, and you could even put 4th of July on one side and Halloween or Christmas on the other side.
This is a very kid friendly craft, and even toddlers can get in on the action by just coloring the triangles. They don’t need to be fancy or have recognizable designs.
Materials.
Milk Jugs
Sharpies or Permanent Markers
Scissors
Twine, Ribbon or Yarn
How to Make a Milk Jug Garland.
Tips for crafting with milk jugs.
1. Remove the label and wash the milk jug. Let dry.
2. Cut out the triangle shapes on the bottom of the jug.
Or use a triangle shaped pattern to trace and cut triangles from the sides of the milk jug.
3. Use markers to draw designs on the triangles. Use colors that are pertinent for the holiday you are designing the garland for.
4. Punch holes in the top 2 corners of the triangles.
5. Run the twine, ribbon or yarn through the holes and across the back of each triangle
If you fold the end into a loop and then squeeze the loop shut, it is a little easier to get it through the hole.
Tie a loop in each end of the twine and use the loops to hang the milk jug garland.
Tips
Remember… if you use ribbon or yarn to hang the garland outside, rain may cause the ribbon or yarn colors to run.
The frayed ends of twine can be wrapped with tape or twisted with a little white glue and dried, to make them easier to thread.
© Noreen Doll
Paula says
oh my goodness, so cute and very versatile! Thanks. ~ Paula
Randi Sowders says
Such a cute idea! I love the recycling 🙂
heidi says
What a great use for old milk jugs. It turned out so cute.
Heidi’s Wanderings
Lauren says
This is a great idea!
Ashley - Handmade aJ says
What a creative idea! Now I’ve just gotta remember to save my milk jugs!
Ashley - Handmade aJ says
Oh, and I forgot to say I found you from TitiCrafty’s Blog Hop!
Elise says
How fun and earth friendly too!
Diane says
Great idea. The grand kids will love doing this one, thanks. Visiting from The Gathering Spot 🙂
Angela says
What a great craft! Thank you.
Audra @ Renewed Projects says
What a fun kids craft! And being able to hang it outside is a plus.
Audra @ Renewed Projects says
What a great kids craft! And being able to hang it outside is a plus.
Robin says
What a great use for milk jugs – looks like a fun project for the kids! Thanks for sharing!
Robin
Capri + 3--Theresa says
That is a wonderful way to recycle milk jugs! With four toddlers, we go through a lot of milk jugs in our house. Thank you so much for sharing this great idea on Artsy Play Wednesday.
Taylor says
This is so cute! Having kids, I go through a lot of milk jugs… and this is just in time for 4th of July!!
Sara says
wow I have plenty of jogs to make those! Thanks for sharing on my blog hop!
Sara says
haha I meant JUGS!
Parrish (Life With The Crust Cut Off) says
This looks awesome!!!
Nicole says
Thanks for coming to Two Girls and a Party! What a fun idea for kids- our milk jugs are translucent, though, instead of white. I guess we could paint them first 🙂
admin says
Translucent would be fine… kids aren’t fussy! But you couldn’t put another holiday on the back side, you’d have to make a separate set.
Noreen
Diann @ The Thrifty Groove says
Another cute idea!
BeBetsy says
Love that you reused something you’d typically just throw out – great idea and cute!
Have a great weekend~xo
Sharon and Denise!
Ruth@LivingWellSpendingLess says
This is so cute! And I love a way to reuse a milk jug – great idea!
Mandy says
SO clever!
Mandy
Small Fine Print
Mrs. Sarah Coller says
Looks like a great craft for little ones!
Blessings!
Mrs. Sarah Coller
Susan says
Adorable and green at the same time! Love it. Thanks for sharing at Inspire Us Thursday.
Amanda says
What a good way to reuse milk jugs. Thanks for showing it.
Brandi says
What a great craft!
Julie says
Just pinned to our boards to share with our followers. Come back next Saturday to join the fun again!
Julie
Sara says
Smart idea! Once again, thanks for showing it.
Nancy says
Thanks for sharing this wonderful project–I am excited to be featuring it today!
Becca says
Such a great idea! I think this is also ideal for birthdays or baptismals.
Susie says
Hey there! Thanks for such a cool craft. Stop by again next week and leave another awesome project!
Have a wonderful week!
Susie