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    Rainbow DIY Tassel Garland Tutorial

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    Looking for a simple way to dress up for your next party. We are showing you this easy DIY tassel garland that will bring HAPPY to any party.

    DIY Tassel Garland

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    I love to throw parties. I love large gala events as well as small girls' night parties. Parties to me always call for party decorations.

    Party decorations should not be expensive. You can simply make decorations like this DIY tassel garland for a dollar or two. It should never break the bank.

    Added bonus of making the decorations yourself is that you will get the exact colors and look you are going for.

    Uses for DIY Tassel Garland?

    There are tons of great uses for this super cute DIY project. You can of course use it as a party garland. We've used them in home decoration on a peg board or above a mirror.

    I use them in a ton of crafts too. 

    Supplies Needed to Make this Crepe Paper TasselSupplies for DIY Tassel Garland

    • crepe paper 
    • scissors
    • ruler


    How to make a simple tassel?

     

    SIzes and Cuts Needed to make a tassel

    Measuring Crepe Paper

    Start by cutting a piece of crepe paper to twenty-four inches long. If you are looking for a shorter tassel, then cut the piece to eighteen inches long.

    Four strips of Crepe Paper

    Cut four pieces of the same length. This will be what you need for one tassel. In the case you want to mix the tassel color, say yellow and blue, then I would cut two yellow pieces and two blue ones.

    For this example, I would cut four yellow strips at twenty-four inches long.

    Next, you will need to stack all four pieces on top of each other. 

    Folded Crepe Paper Strips

    Fold the four pieces that are stacked on top of each other in half so that the end line up.

    cutting ends of crepe paper

    Using the scissors, cut strips up the crepe paper starting at the unfolded ends.

    Frindged ends of crepe paper

    For a standard streamer width (1.75 inches) I like to make three cuts and have four fringe strips.

    Folded crepe paper with fringe

    You will want to make the cuts up the crepe paper leaving about 2-3 inches at the top solid. While you should try and make the cuts straight, if they are not perfect, it is totally okay.

    Putting the tassel together

    Grab your crepe paper stacks at the top fold and unfold the stacked pieces.

    You will want to keep them stacked on top of each other, but unfold the pieces so the full twenty-four inches are laid out flat.

    The cut fringes should now be on each side of the paper stack. It is okay if the fringes start to move a bit. You are more concerned that the solid middle portion of the four pieces is still on top of each other.

    fold middle of crepe strips

    Next, you will grab the middle of the stacked piece and fold the middle of the streamers in half width-wise.

    additional fold in middle of crepe strips

    Fold the middle in half, width-wise, again.

    Pinch and start to twist crepe paper strips

    Once it's folded in half twice, then pinch the crepe paper together and twist so that one of your hands is moving forward and the other is moving backward.

    Twist each end of crepe paper strips

    Continue to twist and pinch down from the middle to one side of the crepe paper.

    twisted middle of paper tassel

    You will twist that side until you reach the fringe.

    twisting middles of strips of crepe paper that is fringed

    Then start to twist the other side starting in the middle. Continue to twist until you reach the fringe on the other side.

    The uncut portion of the crepe paper strips are all twisted together

    Once you are done, you should have what looks like a twisted rope in the middle of your fringe.

    create a loop with middle of twisted crepe paper strips

    Pick up the crepe paper in the middle again. Now you will make a loop with the twisted rope-like portion of the crepe paper.

    Twist bottom of loop in middle of crepe paper strips

    Then hold the ends of the rope portion of the paper together and twist. Pinch the crepe paper as you twist and that will keep the paper in place.

    one portion of tassel garland made

    Once you have twisted to the fringe, you are done. You have yourself one of the tassel garland pieces. If you pinch and twist the paper hard enough, it should stay in place.

    If for any reason you are feeling like your loop is not staying twisted.  Then place a dot of hot glue on each of the ends of the rope portion. Then pinch the two ends together and twist. This should secure it in place.

    Hanging the tassel garland

    Rainbow Paper Garland

    Now it's a matter of making as many as you want for your garland.

    Rainbow Tassels

    Simply thread your loops onto a piece of twine to hang.

    Rainbow DIY Tassel Garland

    If you are looking to have the tassels in a specific place on the garland, then you can use a piece of tape and secure the loop to the twine.

    Colorful Tassels

    Other tassel crafts you might enjoy

    • How to make a tassel - Graduation tassel
    • How to make tissue paper tassels
    • DIY Tassel Earrings
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    Rainbow Paper Garland
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    DIY Tassel Garland

    Looking for a simple way to dress up your next party. We are showing you this easy DIY tassel garland that will bring HAPPY to any party.
    Course Party DIYs
    Keyword diy paper garland, diy tassel, diy tassel garland, rainbow garland
    Cook Time 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes minutes
    Servings 1 tassel
    Author Alli Ward

    Equipment

    • Scissors
    • Ruler

    Ingredients

    • crepe paper

    Instructions

    • SIzes and Cuts Needed to make a tassel
    • Start by cutting a piece of crepe paper to twenty four inches long. If you are looking for a shorter tassel, then cut the piece at eighteen inches long.
      Measuring Crepe Paper
    • Cut four pieces the same length. This will be what you need for one tassel. In the case you want to mix the tassel color, say yellow and blue, then I would cut two yellow pieces and two blue. For this example, I would cut four yellow strips at twenty four inches long.
      Four strips of Crepe Paper
    • Next you will need to stack all four pieces on top of each other. 
      Folded Crepe Paper Strips
    • Fold the four pieces that are stacked on top of each other in half so that the end line up.
      cutting ends of crepe paper
    • Using the scissors, cut strips strips up the crepe paper starting at the unfolded ends. For a standard streamer width (1.75 inches) I like to make three cuts and have four fringe strips. You will want to make the cuts up the crepe paper leaving about 2-3 inches at the top solid. While you should try and make the cuts straight, if they are not perfect, it is totally okay.
      Frindged ends of crepe paper
    • Putting the tassel together
    • Grab your crepe paper stacks at the top fold and unfold the stacked pieces. You will want to keep them stacked on top of each other, but unfold the pieces so the full twenty four inches is laid out flat. The cut fringes should now be on each of the side of the paper stack. It is okay if the fringes start to move a bit. You are more concerned that the solid middle portion of the four pieces are still on top of each other.
      Folded crepe paper with fringe
    • Next, you will grab the middle of the stacked piece and fold the middle of the streamers in half width wise.
      fold middle of crepe strips
    • Fold the middle in half, width wise, again.
      additional fold in middle of crepe strips
    • Once its folded in half twice, then pinch the crepe paper together and twist so that one of your hands is moving forward and the other is moving backwards.
      Pinch and start to twist crepe paper strips
    • Continue to twist and pinch down from the middle to one side of the crepe paper.
      Twist each end of crepe paper strips
    • You will twist that side until you reach the fringe.
      twisted middle of paper tassel
    • Then start to twist the other side starting in the middle. Continue to twist until you reach the fringe on the other side.
      twisting middles of strips of crepe paper that is fringed
    • Once you are done, you should have what looks like a twisted rope in the middle of your fringe.
      The uncut portion of the crepe paper strips are all twisted together
    • Pick up the crepe paper in the middle again. Now you will make a loop with the twisted rope like portion of the crepe paper.
      create a loop with middle of twisted crepe paper strips
    • Then hold the ends of the rope portion of the paper together and twist. Pinch the crepe paper as you twist and that will keep the paper in place.
      Twist bottom of loop in middle of crepe paper strips
    • Once you have twisted to the fringe, you are done. You have yourself one of the tassel garland pieces. If you pinch and twist the paper hard enough, it should stay in place.
      Pinched crepe paper loop for DIY tassel garland

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