How to Make Crepe Paper Decorations

It's not a party without streamers.

Nothing says "party" like streamers hanging from ceilings and looping along the walls. Garlands of colorful crepe paper add a bright and lively element to the decorations for a child's birthday celebration, while more subdued colors provide a nice backdrop for a wedding shower or anniversary celebration. Whatever colors you choose, creating streamers to hang throughout the party room is inexpensive and a relatively simple task. Adding a fringe to your streamers provides a new spin on an old party favorite.

Things You'll Need

• Several packages of flat, rolled crepe paper in various colors
• Scissors
• Clear tape

Instructions

1. Keep the crepe paper rolled as you remove it from the packaging, and cut it into 3-inch sections.

2. Cut fringe along the sides of each 3-inch section of crepe paper by laying the paper so it is wider rather than taller in front of you, and making a 1-inch cut toward the center of the paper. Continue to make these cuts at 1/8-inch intervals until you have fringed one whole side, then flip the crepe paper over and repeat on the opposite side.

3. Separate the fringe sections by rubbing your hand gently along the fringe and crushing the crepe paper lightly in your hands.

4. Unroll the crepe paper, taking extra care not to rip it. Fold the paper into thirds, crumple it and then unfold it once more. It is now ready to hang.

5. Repeat Steps 2 through 4 with each 3-inch strip of crepe paper.

6. Hang the streamers throughout the room using clear tape.

Tips & Warnings

• For longer streamers, tape or glue two or more streamers together at the ends.

References

• Miss Party Smarty: DIY Fringed Crepe Paper Streamers Tutorial