How to Make Paper Streamers

Professional-looking paper streamers can be created out of tissue paper.

When you are decorating for a birthday party or other celebratory event, it is customary to hang colorful, festive streamers. Although you can buy paper streamers at any party supply store or supermarket, you can also make your own paper streamers at home using a few basic craft materials. This can allow you to customize and personalize the streamers to use specific colors or to draw characters and designs on to the paper.

Things You'll Need

• Tissue paper
• Pinking shears
• Tape

Instructions

1. Cut a 24-in. circle from colored tissue paper.

2. Cut the tissue paper circle into a spiral using pinking shears. You can make the spiral as thick or as thin as you like. The pinking shears will make the edges of the spiral scalloped and ruffled.

3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until you have six spirals.

4. Tape the six spirals together, arranging them so that the smaller ends are taped together and the wider ends are taped together. This will complete one paper streamer.

5. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 until you have as many paper streamers as you need for your party.

References

• Sewing School: Handmade Holiday Streamers