I tried to incorporate scallops in subtle ways throughout Etta’s first birthday party. I’m not sure it really came through in the photos, but the scalloped banners were right there front and center. Huge impact for just a few dollars worth of materials. I used the cheap felt made from recycled plastic (not pricey wool felt) […]
How to make a pom pom party garland
I made three different types of banners/garlands for Etta’s first birthday party, and this simple pom pom one was definitely the quickest! I found these craft pom poms at the dollar store. The jewel tone colors matched the party colors perfectly, and I knew I had to turn them into a pretty pom pom garland. […]
How to: Punched Paper Garland
This punched paper garland takes a bit of time, but the results are totally worth it! I used a variety of paper punches to get different sized cutouts. My largest punch was a 2″ circle and the smallest one was an oval that was about an inch wide. This is the time-consuming part of the project, but it’s mindless […]
How to: Ruffled crepe paper party streamers
I made these ruffled streamers from crepe paper for Elise’s party after seeing the idea here. This is a super easy, cheap and quick way to make custom party decorations. There’s really no way to mess it up since it looks better the messier it is. Start with a few different colors of crepe paper. […]