Install Hooks

Install each self-adhesive hook a few inches above and outside the door opening so that the garland will lay nicely against the trim. Be sure to
select a large enough hook to handle the size of the rope and the weight of the finished garland.

Measure and Cut Rope

Keep in mind, the rope will swag across the top of the door, hang down each side and puddle a bit on the floor. Measure and cut the rope to the appropriate length.

Test Run

Do a test run by temporarily hanging the unpainted brushes along the door frame using masking tape. This is an easy way to determine how many brushes you will ultimately need for your garland.

Paint Brushes

Once you know how many chip brushes you’ll need, set up a painting station with your six paint colors, three shades of red and three shades of green. Make sure to paint various size brushes each shade of green and red, so there’s a somewhat equal distribution of color and brush size across your garland.

Attach Brushes

Once the painted brushes are dry, thread a 6-inch piece of twine through the handle and tie to the rope. Alternate between red brushes and green brushes for a clean, uncluttered look.

Finish

Once all the brushes are tied onto the rope, re-hang the rope on the hooks above the door. Display your art-inspired garland all year long or just for the season.