Create an accordion fold with a red 8 1/2" x 11" sheet by folding paper in half so it is 8 1/2" x 5 1/2". Then fold loose ends back towards the first fold.
Place the template on top of the folded paper with the long edge of the template alongside the edge of the paper that has two folds.
Trace and cut. Each sheet of 8 1/2" x 11" paper creates two linked hearts.
Repeat steps 3-5 with a blossom 8 1/2" x 11" sheet.
Link hearts' edges with tape (see diagram on template) to create a garland chain.
Repeat as many times needed to make the garland your desired length.