I was making party decorations for Roman’s party and ended up sort of inventing these little streamers. They might be my favorite thing ever right now–they are just so fringey and frilly! Plus they are a cinch to make. Here is how to do it.
Materials:
Crepe Paper in sheets (not tissue paper, crepe paper has a stretch to it.)
Scissors
Step 1: Cut off about a 2″-3″ section of crepe paper.
Step 2: Start on one side and cut fringe evenly spaced. Leave some space in the center.
Step 3. Turn it over and cut fringe on the other side, still not cutting too far into the center.
Step 4: Muss up the fringe on each side, separate the layers and scrunch it with your fingers.
Step 5. Et voila! Unroll and hang your fringey streamers and celebrate!
(I was wearing those stripey socks because I was cold but somehow they became the stars of the photos.)
Kate {domestikatedlife}
February 16, 2011
They are SO pretty! Great tutorial, I'm definitely going to try it out — where do you buy the crepe paper in sheets?
Paul Byron Downs
February 16, 2011
Simple and elegant at the same time. Great for party or my Cinco de Mayo.
Paul
Anonymous
February 16, 2011
Shredding scissors would make this project even easier!
Love.
Kayla
February 16, 2011
We've got a first birthday coming up…these would be perfect!
Also, your post about grocery shopping in France has me seriously itching to move abroad. It sounds like a cooking lover's DREAM.
Kayla
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Paul & Paula
February 16, 2011
this is great, guess I will do this for my little boys party in March… looks really cool and fluffy and fun and so easy…
merci
Anonymous
February 16, 2011
Do you think this would work using crepe paper streamers if I can't find crepe paper in sheets? Seems like that would just eliminate the step where you cut the sheets into strips. So pretty!
Sarah K
February 16, 2011
It looks so beautiful, for relatively little work. Great tutorial! Thanks for sharing.
Jessica Pollock
February 16, 2011
Such a clever idea! And now another reason to get shredding scissors! Thanks so much for sharing 🙂
Jan @ Family Bites
February 16, 2011
I love this. Also wondering if it would work with the same way with a roll of streamers?
jordan
February 16, 2011
Anonymous 8:34 PM: I've tried something similiar with regular crepe paper on the roll and it is harder to work with because you have to unroll it, then roll it back up, then cut it and it was much more difficult. Art and craft stores should carry the crepe paper in sheets. Like right here at Dick Blick.
shawna [of styleberryBLOG]
February 16, 2011
adorable & so easy! love this idea!! 🙂 thanks for sharing.
jordan
February 16, 2011
Also I have a pair of shredding scissors but I find they work best on thinner sheets of paper. This project requires you to really "work" the scissors.
Erika
February 16, 2011
This would brighten any space any day. I love the Cinco de Mayo idea…it's on my list!
silly eagle books
February 16, 2011
It's beautiful and I love the socks, too. 🙂
Molly Covert
February 16, 2011
These are totally amazing. I want to hang them all over my shop and my house. They would be great for a wedding too!
Susan Crabtree
February 16, 2011
LOVE the simple beauty of these fringey streamers!
Melanie
February 16, 2011
I love the citron colors you used. Super simople but super cute, my kind of project.
Ashley
February 16, 2011
I love this idea! I've added a stop at Dick Blick this weekend to stock up on colorful crepe paper.
Gaby
February 16, 2011
I love it!
BTW I'm a socks addict! And yours are lovely hahaha I have ones like that but mines instead of black&white stripes are orange and hot pink 🙂
lifeofkevrik
February 16, 2011
Wow, these are fabulous. And I LOVE the socks! Where are they from?
bink and boo
February 16, 2011
Genius! I just bonked myself on the head and said, "why didn't i think of that?" Thanks for sharing! The streamer colors you chose are so dreamy.
Amnah
February 16, 2011
Oh my. You are my go to gal when it comes to decorations. I wish I had seen this before my cousin's graduation party last weekend.
Jenna {Jenna Sais Quois}
February 16, 2011
These are adorable! But you're right, your socks are definitely the star. Where did you get them!?
Anonymous
February 16, 2011
great idea! i love the font of the numbers in your tutorial. what is it? thanks.
Emily
February 16, 2011
I thought you'd made those! Love them! Happy birthday to your little guy. 🙂
Jeannine @ Small and Chic
February 16, 2011
I don't even understand step 1. Cut off 2-3 inches of paper. Okay, but how are all the layers connected? Is the paper sold in sheets that are attached on the short edges?
jane
February 16, 2011
LOVE this. and the blog too, this is the one i look forward to read everyday!
jordan
February 16, 2011
@Jeannine: It is one long continuous sheet/roll. You can get it at an art store.
jordan
February 16, 2011
The socks are from H&M. I love stripes!
junebug
February 16, 2011
Lovely and lovely. Thank you for sharing your discovery!
ashlynn
February 16, 2011
will copy thank you
Michelle Cummings
February 16, 2011
so pretty! thanks for sharing!
The Maltese Kat
February 16, 2011
I love these! They are so fancy and simple to make at the same time. I just ordered some crepe paper so I can give it a whirl for an upcoming Birthday party.
Thanks for the inspiration.
-Katie
*{Maltese Kat}*
EMILY
February 16, 2011
oh this ARE so frilly and fun. I love this idea. Implementing! x
annawithlove
February 16, 2011
bookmarked! this is just fabulous, must try it for the next party!
x
http://www.annawithlove.com
Amy @ Blowout Party!
February 16, 2011
This is incredible! My new favorite garland!
Jennifer W.
February 16, 2011
Love it!
For readers in the LA area, in addition to Dick Blick, they sell crepe paper at Alin Party Supply 🙂
elisa
February 17, 2011
Genius! I am seriously perplexed at how you come up with these things. Please admit you are an alien. This is all not humanly possible.
besquirrely.com
February 17, 2011
These are simply gorgeous and fantastic. I have bookmarked this so I can remember to order some from Dick Blick in a couple months for Wren's 2nd birthday. What a lovely idea!
P.S. yes, your socks so steal the show! Love.
little t
February 17, 2011
Oh my God I love this idea! I am definitely doing this for my own birthday!
Ammie
February 17, 2011
The socks are STARS, but those fringey streamers are real lookers. Woohoo!
Thanks for sharing the tute.
Julia | Room for Dessert
February 17, 2011
OMG…I LOVE these!!!!!
Jolyn @ DIY Party Designs
February 17, 2011
LOVE the texture the fringe adds to it all…thanks for sharing!
Rachie @ A Chi Chi Affair
February 17, 2011
So pretty – love this tutorial – thanks, will definitely be using this xo
TwoBrunettes
February 17, 2011
AMAZING! so pretty, and such a simple idea with a bold impact. The socks are to die for as well! Love it all.
Torrie
February 17, 2011
Looooooooooove.
(& the stripey socks too =)
Shannon
February 17, 2011
I love them!! My baby girl's first birthday is in April! These will be perfect!!
How many sheets did you use of each color?
Thanks for sharing!!
karla
February 17, 2011
SO in love with this! So very creative. Great work!
Lissa (The Wedding Bistro at Bellenza)
February 18, 2011
Trust creative you to come up with yet another simple, but super-cheery decor idea!
Laura *You Stir Me*
February 18, 2011
These are amazing! I'm going to include them in my Friday "Stirring Around" roundup! Love them!