Easy Cardboard Carrot Garland

 I made an easy recycled carrot garland for Easter using cardboard from a delivery box. The possibilities are endless for any shape...

I began with thick cardboard, I drew the shape of a 6" carrot with the top and cut out three.

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You can make the carrots large or small and make as many as you'd like for your garland. 

I used orange and sage green craft paint to paint the front of the cardboard. 

When the paint dried, I used a thin Sharpie marker to draw details in the greenery and on the carrot. 

Next, for added dimension, I used a Distress Ink Pad to darken the edges of the carrots. 

I used a rub on sticker found at the Dollar Tree for my center carrot. 

Raffia was added to the top of the carrot for a quick bow.

Finally, I punched holes in the carrots and strung them on thick jute.  

If you've never seen this hole punch for thick materials, it works great! 

This little garland looks just as good as the wooden garlands!

Tie it to a wreath for a great Easter look! 

Add it to a chalkboard for another cute look! 

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