Party Decorations
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Mexican Style Crepe Paper Flowers….Gorgeous!
I can’t explain it, but Mexican style folded crepe paper flowers never looked so good, believe me they are gorgeous! I am honestly planning to fill the house with them for Purim…..decorating the tops of frames, attached to the arms of my chandelier and pouring out of tall vases like these. Oh, and I’m planning…
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A Festive Bunting From Your Punched Paper Leftovers!
Yes, quick paper bunting, or paper garlands, or party banners, in your favorite colors, made from what used to be garbage! But not anymore, right? Now you know better— never throw away the scraps from your punching adventures….you can use them to make a super quick and colorful bunting! And I’m sure you know this,…
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Super Simple Paper Flowers Look Great Now!
Simple paper flowers, made from scalloped circles, in gorgeous pastel brights….a nice touch of color that the world could use just about now. Don’t you think? I have already started making some projects with these, which I’ll be happy to show you of course, but in the meantime I thought I’d teach you how to…
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Beautiful Party Decor On A Budget! (For Tu B’Shevat?)
Got something to celebrate this winter? Throwing a party? Wondering just how to decorate? How about an “anticipating spring” party? You know, pink and white and creme…..evocative of a cherry blossom tree full of delicate blooms. These colors make perfect winter decor and look great with candle light and even a little silver glitter here…
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DIY Luminaries from Recycled Cans: Wrap Them With Yarn!
Make some simple DIY luminairies to light up your darkest corners! Look at that gorgeous glow, and it’s just a recycled can wrapped in yarn! Can’t get much simpler than that. Right, my friends? Use your yarn scraps, a little glue here and there and wrap. If you want some variety in texture, crochet a…
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Crochet A Chain Link Garland — A Fun Decoration Anytime!
Isn’t this fun? I saw a chain link baby toy, here, and thought it would be great as an actual chain to hang as a party decoration, or over the head of a bed, or draped from a chandelier for a bit of tongue in cheek winter decorating? (Or super cute in a baby’s room!)…
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Having A Hanukkah Party? Make A Mini-Dreidel Bunting!
Make your Hanukkah gathering super cute with this Hanukkah mini-dreidel bunting! Generally used on a cake, mini buntings are popping up all over the place, so I really don’t know who was the originator of this adorable idea…..I made this one today to adorn my husband’s birthday cake, my first mini-bunting, and I’m sold! I’ve…
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Make An Adorable Bouquet With Pom Poms!
Aren’t these sweet? There’s even a story and it goes like this: I had just finished making some yellow pom poms to satisfy my desire for those little yellow ball flowers that floral designers have been mixing with succulents and using in boutineers for wedding flowers………then, the phone rang. It was a dear sweet friend…
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How To Make Felt Flowers For A Mixed Bouquet: Tutorial!
Fabric flowers are everywhere these days, and for good reason! They’re so simple to make, and you almost can’t go wrong if you’ve got a few simple tricks up your sleeve. And on top of that, if you use felt, (even inexpensive acrylic craft felt like I’ve used here), it’s so easy to cut and…
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Paper Party Decorations Part 7: Simple Butterfly Banners Kids Can Make Themselves
Looking for a project to keep your kids busy right about now? Here’s another sweet idea that could be used with paper silhouettes of any kind, but is particularly successful with a butterfly shape. And who wouldn’t want butterflies in their succah, or anywhere for that matter? They are certainly preferable to the real live…