Here is a little fun party garland made out of my favorite material: crepe paper. I was playing around with it for a different project and loved how these looked like kind of like candy, or else like little polka dots or beads. They’re so sweet. It’s a pretty simple project, all you need is a pair of scissors and crepe paper folds. That’s it!
Click through for directions and more photos.
Materials Needed: Crepe Paper Folds and Scissors
Step 1: Cut off a 1.5″ piece off a fold of crepe paper
Step 2: Grab the end section. Hold the paper still with one hand while twisting the paper two times with the other. The paper will fold around your fingers. Give a quick pinch to the fold to flatten and shape each little section.
Step 3: Repeat as evenly as you can. Et voilà you’re done. Now eat a donut.
Notes: This is easy but each garland took me about five minutes to make, so if you are making a lot I would turn on a nice long tv show while you work. I tried with a bigger thickness of paper but the “beads” didn’t come out as consistent. Another variation is taking two different colored strips and twisting them together. This creates a two-toned streamer that also feels a bit heavier than the ones pictured here.
Amanda Jane Jones
April 10, 2012
SUCH a clever idea. love it.
Dominique
April 10, 2012
You AMAZE me with your creative mind! I hope to be like you someday!!
andrea nicole
April 10, 2012
so cute! i really like this idea. brings a whole new texture!
Julie [FerociousOstrich]
April 10, 2012
This is such a nice idea–a really fresh way to decorate with crepe paper.
Jann
April 10, 2012
Thanks for sharing this simple & pretty craft idea! I especially like the mint color paper.
Nassari
April 10, 2012
Thank you for sharing this cool idea! Will have to try it this summer!
jillian
April 10, 2012
what a great idea, pretty and easy. now i just need an occasion to decorate for!
jillian
http://hitherandthitherblog.blogspot.co.uk/
Uncle Beefy
April 10, 2012
So simple, so sweet, such GREAT effect! Love it! 🙂
Helen
April 10, 2012
I love how simple and pretty these are
jessica
April 10, 2012
goodness! this is both brilliant and pretty. totally looks like candy. thank you fro sharing. i am swooning with delight here.
Danielle-Cutie Putti Paperie
April 10, 2012
Where can I purchase crepe paper folds in nice colors? Some websites I found only sell it in basic colors 🙁 I love this idea Im definitely using it for my next party photo shoot!
Rebekka
April 10, 2012
I’ve been seeing a lot of gorgeous doughnuts on a lot of blogs lately. I think someone’s trying to tell someone (me) something!
Verena
April 10, 2012
I love all kinds of dots! Thanks for sharing this great and simple idea!
Have a wonderful day!
Verena
Emily @clementinestore
April 10, 2012
the colors and textures here are scrumptious! I have a 7 month old whose primary interest is eating paper, so this idea is currently out of reach for me, but maybe by his 1st birthday…
paola@love+cupcakes
April 10, 2012
Incredible! I love this so much! Thank you for sharing such a fun and simple little diy!
Amanda
April 10, 2012
This is such a neat idea! I am going to try and do it for my little girl’s 1 year old birthday party. Thank you for sharing!
ox, amanda
http://mamawatters.blogspot.com
Sarah
April 10, 2012
Definitely adding this to my collection of party idea. Genius!
A Girl In Transit
Angie
April 10, 2012
I love how your shirt stripes match the donut stripes. Tee hee!
Weiß Magazin
April 10, 2012
Wow. I love this DIY as all of yours. I just found your blog and am excited. So nice!
Rachel
April 10, 2012
Everything you do is SO COOL!! I love your blog and all the crepe paper crafts!! This is beautiful, can’t wait to fill my dorm with dot garlands!!!
Jenny
April 10, 2012
that looks so cute! Thanks for sharing.
amber
April 10, 2012
These are so YUMMY looking! What a great idea!
Desiree
April 10, 2012
I love these idea… so simple to make but so darn cute!
Thank you for sharing!
Notes from Holly St.
April 10, 2012
What a great idea! And it’s much simpler to do than I thought. Thanks for the tip!
nicole hill gerulat
April 10, 2012
DEF my favorite project of yours, Jordan –you’ll be seeing copycats everywhere now! Call me when you’re back –we should collaborate at least once. I’m there monthly.
Aca
April 10, 2012
Wow. I really love it (:
Lauren
April 10, 2012
This DIY project is such a great way to add color to any party or event decor. Love the crepe paper texture as it gives the garland that handcrafted touch. Love it!
sparkle and co
April 10, 2012
Original!!! Your blog is so inspiring!!!
Jillian {Her Split Ends}
April 10, 2012
Such a great and inexpensive project!! Love it…thanks for sharing!!
Cheers
~ Jillian
http://www.hersplitends.com
Amy Pasos
April 10, 2012
Great idea. So lovely! =)
BluePenguin
April 10, 2012
What a wonderful idea! 🙂
Angela
April 10, 2012
Thank you. I am planning a candyland party for my daughter’s 6th birthday, and this is perfect. I love crepe paper because it’s cheap and in every color, One more decor item [check}!!!
Blake Reynolds
April 10, 2012
SO precious and such a fresh look for decorations. Cant wait to try it for summer parties! Thanks for the post!
Blake Reynolds
http://blakereynolds.blogpsot.com
Robync
April 10, 2012
I can’t wait to make these for my baby’s first birthday I love them!!!
http://knownitwasyou.blogspot.com/2012/04/blog-post_10.html
Candace Prokopets
April 11, 2012
So much fun! I just love Oh Happy Day’s colorful ideas! Thank you for constantly inspiring us.
Simply Peachy
April 11, 2012
Love it! Super fun and cute!
Rosie
April 12, 2012
Hey Jordan, This is super cute. Hope you don’t mind, I shared this on y blog (with proper credit, of course!) Cheers, Rosie
Mrs Average Bride
April 12, 2012
Oooo I love the polka dot background!
JaneEllen Jones
April 13, 2012
Crepe paper can be found at $tree, usually 2for $1, colors are – take your chances what they have at the time. The rolls are usually 1 3/4″ wide. That garland couldn’t be easier, just a little hand dexterity. I was thinking of stamping on the strip to make different ones to put together for variety of looks depending on occasion garland used for. Thx so much for sharing. Glad I found your blog thru the Friday party.
Nite Nite Mommy
April 13, 2012
So beautiful! It’s so easy too! I will for sure give this project a test run, before my party! Yay!
Freya
April 14, 2012
You have the BEST DIY’s! I love them!
Alison (Secondhand Fancy)
April 14, 2012
So cute, yet so easy! And perfect timing for my daughter’s birthday party tomorrow 🙂
Krissy
April 16, 2012
Simple and lovely!