One of the most popular posts on Oh Happy Day is this Big Fringe Garland DIY. Since it’s been a few years since we first made them, we decided it was time for a refresh! These smaller versions are just as easy to make and look great as decorations or a photo booth backdrop. Click through below for more photos and instructions!
Materials: Crepe paper rolls, scissors, gaffer’s tape
Step 1: Unroll your crepe paper all the way so it’s in one long sheet.
Step 2: Fold it over itself until it’s a few layers thick (but you can still easily cut through it.)
Step 3: Cut 3″ strips out of the folds.
Step 4: Begin cutting fringe halfway through the fold, leaving some space in the middle.
Step 5: Turn the fold over and finish cutting the opposite side of the fringe. Be sure not to cut all the way through.
Step 6: Attach one side to the ceiling with tape and let the other side fall to the ground. Twist the bottom to create spirals in the crepe paper. Done!
Photos by Sarah Hebenstreit for Oh Happy Day
Trina
August 12, 2015
Love these! They look really cute and would dress up any party decor. Thanks for sharing!
Bella B
August 12, 2015
These make a beautiful, colourful backdrop! I love how her dress has the same texture, too.
xoxoBella | http://xoxobella.com
Leslie
August 12, 2015
MUST know where she got that dress!
It’s vintage!
Molly
August 12, 2015
These are so fun and make such a statement without all the work of making a bunting or something. So glad I ran across this, because I’ll have to keep it in mind for parties!
-Molly
http://www.modcircus.com/
Jane
August 12, 2015
Is this their engagement party? I swear I saw their wedding on Green Wedding Shoes..
Jane
Nope – although that’s a great idea! We took these photos specifically for Oh Happy Day.
Paige
August 12, 2015
That fringe garland is so fun!
Paige
http://thehappyflammily.com
Ali
August 12, 2015
I’m confused about step 3: Cut 3″ strips out of the folds. Does that mean vertically so it makes the strips skinnier compared to the original version? You could skip that part if you were using cheap skinny rolls from a regular store, right? Thank you!
Yes – you are correct. We added in photos of the step-by-step instructions to help visualize the process.
Christine
August 12, 2015
SO pretty yet so simple! Lovely idea.
Katelyn Mitchell
August 12, 2015
I think this is such a cute idea to do with all the rolls of crepe paper that I just have sitting in the back of my drawer. I also love how the texture of the woman’s dress matches that of the backdrop but it’s not too overpowering. This would be such a cute idea for like a New Year’s party and using metallic tones.
Nicoletta
August 12, 2015
Herb scissors work great for this too! Multiple blades make lots of fridge in just one cut!