Fringey Streamers DIY
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.)
Category: birthdays, DIY projects, parties + party ideas
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They are SO pretty! Great tutorial, I'm definitely going to try it out — where do you buy the crepe paper in sheets?
Simple and elegant at the same time. Great for party or my Cinco de Mayo.
Paul
Shredding scissors would make this project even easier!
Love.
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
Freckles in April | a modest clothing blog
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
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!
It looks so beautiful, for relatively little work. Great tutorial! Thanks for sharing.
Such a clever idea! And now another reason to get shredding scissors! Thanks so much for sharing
I love this. Also wondering if it would work with the same way with a roll of streamers?
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.
adorable & so easy! love this idea!!
thanks for sharing.
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.
This would brighten any space any day. I love the Cinco de Mayo idea…it's on my list!
It's beautiful and I love the socks, too.
These are totally amazing. I want to hang them all over my shop and my house. They would be great for a wedding too!
LOVE the simple beauty of these fringey streamers!
I love the citron colors you used. Super simople but super cute, my kind of project.
I love this idea! I've added a stop at Dick Blick this weekend to stock up on colorful crepe paper.
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
Wow, these are fabulous. And I LOVE the socks! Where are they from?
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.
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.
These are adorable! But you're right, your socks are definitely the star. Where did you get them!?
great idea! i love the font of the numbers in your tutorial. what is it? thanks.
I thought you'd made those! Love them! Happy birthday to your little guy.
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?
LOVE this. and the blog too, this is the one i look forward to read everyday!
@Jeannine: It is one long continuous sheet/roll. You can get it at an art store.
The socks are from H&M. I love stripes!
Lovely and lovely. Thank you for sharing your discovery!
will copy thank you
so pretty! thanks for sharing!
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}*
oh this ARE so frilly and fun. I love this idea. Implementing! x
bookmarked! this is just fabulous, must try it for the next party!
x
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This is incredible! My new favorite garland!
Love it!
For readers in the LA area, in addition to Dick Blick, they sell crepe paper at Alin Party Supply
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.
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.
Oh my God I love this idea! I am definitely doing this for my own birthday!
The socks are STARS, but those fringey streamers are real lookers. Woohoo!
Thanks for sharing the tute.
OMG…I LOVE these!!!!!
LOVE the texture the fringe adds to it all…thanks for sharing!
So pretty – love this tutorial – thanks, will definitely be using this xo
AMAZING! so pretty, and such a simple idea with a bold impact. The socks are to die for as well! Love it all.
Looooooooooove.
(& the stripey socks too =)
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!!
SO in love with this! So very creative. Great work!
Trust creative you to come up with yet another simple, but super-cheery decor idea!
These are amazing! I'm going to include them in my Friday "Stirring Around" roundup! Love them!