This past winter, I made my first tissue paper tassel garland for my sister's bridal shower. The process was relatively easy (albeit time consuming) and the results were oh-so charming! Now that I'm decorating my nursery, I've decided to make another garland to hang near (not above) the baby's crib for some colorful visual stimulation. I think these inexpensive decor accents work well in so many settings, whether it's for a party, your office or a children's space.
You can click the image above to view a larger version, then keep reading for the how-to.
DIY Tissue Paper Tassel Garland Tutorial:
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- What you'll need: Assorted tissue paper, metallic gifting paper (available at The Dollar Tree), glue gun, twine or rope, scissors
- Start with one piece of tissue paper
- Fold your tissue paper in half horizontally
- Fold it in half again vertically
- Start cutting your tissue paper in thin 1/4 - 1/2 inch strips, leaving about an inch margin at the top (where the fold is)
- Continue cutting all the way across
- Unfold carefully along the vertical fold you made earlier
- Cut your tissue paper in half - each piece makes two tassels!
- Gently and carefully unfold each half. Work on one at a time.
- Begin rolling your tissue paper tassel like a cigar. Be careful not to get the tassel pieces tangled up, they rip easily.
- Twist the tubular part of your tassel, then create a small loop
- Secure with hot glue
- Repeat with the other half. Now you have two completed tassels!
- String your tassels at random on rope or twine and secure with knots or more hot glue for desired spacing
- Your finished garland is ready to hang!
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xoxo
Stacey
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