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crepe paper streamers garland

August 7, 2017

crepe paper garland 1

Crepe paper and I are becoming fast friends. From my crepe paper backdrop to my post on 25 crepe paper crafts, I’m realizing how versatile and fun crepe paper can be! This crepe paper garland is easily customizable, and so, so easy to make! Here’s the how to…

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Materials:

-Crepe Paper Roll (isn’t this polka dot one I found adorable?!)
-Sewing Machine (or double-sided tape-I won’t tell)
-Scissors
– Foam Letters

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Step 1: Take your crepe paper, and cut 4-5 lengths that are 6′ long. I’m choosing to make a 6′ garland, but obviously you can make this garland as long or short as you’d like.

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Step 2: Stack your crepe paper lengths on top of each other, and, using your sewing machine, sew down the length of your strips (I used a 1/4″ seam allowance).

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Step 3: When you’re done, you’ll have this.crepe paper garland 6

Step 4: Using your scissors, carefully cut slits in your sewn crepe paper (being careful not to snip through your stitches!) Separate your strips of crepe paper to make your garland fuller and add some dimension.

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Step 5: Add any embellishments (I used foam letters to spell out “SHINE”, hang your garland, and admire…

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Thanks for reading all about my crepe paper garland! Have a fantastic day!

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Comments

  1. Patty Thurlby says

    August 9, 2017 at 9:34 pm

    neat, i’ll have to try this soon!

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