Make this easy pink and grey tissue paper tassel garland with your kids for Valentine’s Day decorating or at any time of year!
You guys would be so proud of me! I totally let my girls help me with a decorate-y craft this weekend. Okay maybe to YOU it’s not a big deal. But I am a total control freak and typically keep the house-decorating crafts separate from the kids crafts. I know, ridiculous. You should have seen how happy they were. It was absolutely worth it! Anyway, we made a really simple pink and gray tissue paper tassel garland. It’s really nice to have a wee bit of color in the house – it’s been pretty plain since the Christmas decorations came down!
Some of you know how much I love the feel that garlands and banners give a space – you know, like there’s a party starting any minute! Well add this one to all the others I love!
Do It Yourself Tissue Paper Tassel Garland
Supplies
Instructions
1. Fold one sheet of tissue paper in half. Then fold in half again the other way.
2. Using sharp scissors cut strips into folded tissue paper, stopping one inch from longest folded side.
3. Trim short edge to create two pieces and separate.
4. Unfold each piece and begin to roll tightly right side out along the center. Repeat for the other piece.
5. Bend and twist to create a loop for stringing.
6. Repeat steps 1-6 for as many tassels as you’d like. (We made 18.)
7. String onto ribbon and hang.
So what about you – do you decorate for Valentine’s Day? Have you tried making a tissue paper tassel garland before?
xo
Shannon
Chelsea Marie says
January 27, 2014 at 7:17 amSuper cute!
Heather says
January 27, 2014 at 7:26 amSo cute Shannon!!
Shannon says
January 27, 2014 at 7:46 amThank you, Heather. BTW, your confetti bowl would fit perfectly in my dining room!
AKA Design says
January 27, 2014 at 7:30 amThank you Chelsea Marie. Happy Monday!
Suzy @ Worthing Court says
January 27, 2014 at 7:30 amI love this, Shannon! A very easy project that is so cute and adds lots of punch. The colors and patterns that you chose are just perfect in your dining room. Great job!
Shannon says
January 27, 2014 at 7:47 am🙂 I love the little bit of pink with the gray in here. And I have a couple of little girls who quite like it too!
Christy @ Our Southern Home says
January 27, 2014 at 7:58 amWhat a sweet and adorable idea! I love having my daughter help as well. Memories are created and she loves it! ~Christy
Shannon says
January 27, 2014 at 10:52 pmI really enjoyed having the girls help. 🙂 it was so nice.
The Tablescaper says
January 27, 2014 at 8:41 amHow adorable! I love the color scheme – so soft.
– Alma, The Tablescaper
Shannon says
January 27, 2014 at 10:53 pmSoft is a great way to describe it, Alma. Thank you.
Atta Girl Amy says
January 27, 2014 at 10:37 amSo pretty, Shannon! And I completely understand being a crafting control freak. I have trouble letting go, too!
Shannon says
January 27, 2014 at 10:54 pmFor me it is often about containing the mess. But I really enjoyed working with my girls on this. I think we must do it again!
laura@top this top that says
January 27, 2014 at 11:37 amsweet garland. sweeter that the girls helped you. I am right there with you!
Shannon says
January 27, 2014 at 10:54 pm🙂 Laura.
Marty Walden says
January 27, 2014 at 11:38 amAbsolutely adorable, Shannon! I seem to be following Amy around leaving comments. Yes, to what she said 🙂 Perfectionist here, too!
Shannon says
January 27, 2014 at 10:56 pmMmm. Perfectionist. What a frustrating word. I hear you. Sometimes I’m genuinely frustrated because I’m not perfect.
Rachel @ Architecture of a Mom says
January 27, 2014 at 12:32 pmThis is beautiful!! I think my oldest would love to make these tassels…pinning!
Shannon says
January 27, 2014 at 10:57 pmHow old is your oldest? Definitely a simple craft.
Jeanie @ create&babble says
January 27, 2014 at 5:03 pmThis is simply adorable! I love the colors…pinning!
Shannon says
January 27, 2014 at 10:57 pmThanks Jeannie.
Jamie says
January 27, 2014 at 5:04 pmLOVE this Shannon. So pretty 😉 Sharing on my FB page today.
Hugs,
Jamie
Shannon says
January 27, 2014 at 10:58 pmThanks for sharing, sweet friend!
Heather M says
January 27, 2014 at 7:06 pmCute! I might try this for the nursery…it needs a touch of pink.
Shannon says
January 27, 2014 at 10:58 pmOh yes!!! That would be beautiful!
Anne says
January 28, 2014 at 6:56 pmWhat a fun idea,love this!
Jennifer @ Town and Country Living says
January 28, 2014 at 10:14 pmSo feminine and pretty, Shannon!
Christine @ The Glam Blog says
January 29, 2014 at 11:00 amI just love this DIY….I am seeing garlands everywhere right now on instagram and etsy…and they are so pretty for a girl’s room…..or even a big girl’s office 🙂 Thanks for this great craft idea with all the steps!!! xo
Christine
Shannon says
January 29, 2014 at 12:50 pmI agree! They’re just so pretty and cheerful! xo, S
Jennifer @ Celebrating Everyday Life says
January 30, 2014 at 7:43 pmI also am obsessed with garlands and banners! I love the simplicity of this DIY while it delivers tons of style and fun! Thanks for sharing!!
Shannon says
February 1, 2014 at 10:15 amMe too! I have to try not to put too many up – well what everyone else would say is too many! xo, S
Rebekah L. says
January 31, 2014 at 8:15 pmWhere did you find that tissue paper? it’s beautiful!
Shannon says
February 1, 2014 at 10:08 amI found it at Target!