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DIY Paper Streamers – Two Ways

10 Wednesday Jul 2013

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bright paper decorations, crepe paper, crepe paper decorations, DIY Paper Garland, DIY paper streamers, diy party, easy party decorations, paper party decorations, paper streamers, tissue paper

Paper1
Paper2
Paper3 Paper6Paper7 Paper8 Paper10It is birthday season in our family, and I am always searching for new decoration ideas for the parties.  We made up these two versions of paper garlands which are machine-stitched down the center for extra strength.  The stitching will allow us to reuse them for a few of the birthdays before summer ends.  Bright paper decorations always make a party seem more festive, and these garlands are very simple and inexpensive to make up.  To make your own Paper Garlands you will need:

For Ruffled Streamers:

*Various Colored Rolls of Streamers (We had these left over from the Surprise Balls we made for Easter)

*Sewing Machine

*Contrasting Thread

1. Unwind a bit of streamer and stitch down the center, leaving a long tail at the beginning and end for hanging.  We used a #3 straight stitch.

2. Continue to unwind the streamer roll as the machine takes up the paper.  Work the stitch all the way through the roll, or to your desired length.

3. The stitching causes the streamer to ruffle as goes along.  (You could also try stitching a thinner streamer down the center for another layer of color).

4. Gently twist to hang.

For Fringe Garland:

*Crepe Paper in Various Colors (We had this Crepe form Paper Mart left over from our Flower Crowns and Crepe Paper Flower Hat)

*Scissors

*Sewing Machine

*Contrasting Thread

1. Cut Crepe Paper into 5″sections, against the grain.

2. Gently stretch each section out with your hands.

3. Unfold Crepe and stitch through the length of the center using your sewing machine.  We used a #3 straight stitch.  Leave a long tail of thread at the beginning and end for hanging.  (You could also try sewing a thinner strip of Crepe down the center to add another layer of color).

4. Using Scissors, snip fringe into both sides of the stitched Crepe.  Be careful not to cut the stitches.

5. Unfold and gently twist to hang.

Happy Party!

You may also like these Paper Party Decorations:
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Inspiration

29 Friday Jun 2012

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candy cane, I Love NY, Inspiration, Instagram, shell, tissue paper, vintage child dress

Instagrams from the week:

*Striped Tissue

*Candy cane Ada made with yarn and a dowel

*Beaded Purse, made in India

*Linen Towel

*Josie’s Vintage Stripey Dress

*Shells

Have a great weekend!

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DIY Tissue Paper Tassels

15 Tuesday May 2012

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Confetti System, diy, DIY wedding decorations, engagement party, engagement party decorations, Lovely Indeed, paper craft, party decoratinos, Playtime, tassels, The Sweetest Occasion, tissue paper, tissue paper tassels

We made these tissue paper tassels to decorate an engagement party for our friends Kristin and Linsey.  The lovely weather and people made the day so much fun.  I spotted tassels in an adorable booth at Playtime in March and it reminded me I’d been wanting to make some myself.  The Playtime tassels were from Confetti System – an amazing and inspiring site if you don’t already know.  To make our own version we followed these directions posted by Chelsea on The Sweetest Occasion.  Thank you ladies!  The only changes we made to the concise directions were to use two sheets of tissue instead of one and to tie the twine around our tassel ends.  The process of cutting and twisting is so simple and completely satisfying.  I love a project that transforms the simple into the magical!

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April Showers Card (A Two-Part Mailing)

09 Monday Apr 2012

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april showers, April Showers card, baby shower, card stock, diy, Envelopemall.com, gluestick, Nashville Wraps, spring card, tissue paper, tissue paper raindrops, vellum envelope

We designed this card for my sister’s April baby shower, but it is also a fun spring card for kids to make and send.  Ada liked discovering what colors could be made by overlapping the raindrops.  You will need:

*Tissue Paper in various blues and greens

*Scissors

*Card Stock or blank card

*Gluestick

*Vellum Envelope to fit card

1. Fold tissue paper into width of eight layers.  (You can do more or less depending on the sharpness of your scissors).

2. Cut out raindrop shape through all layers.

3. Repeat until all raindrops are cut and then separate individual drops.

4. Cover front of card with glue.

5. Stick down raindrops one at a time and then let glue dry.

6. Print this message inside card:  “April Showers Bring…”

7. Place card inside envelope and drop it in the mail.

8. Keep checking the blog.  The next step in the two-part mailing will be posted soon!

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