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How to Make Paper Tassels

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Hey lovelies!  Ready to make some paper tassels?  I love these things.  I can put therm on any gift box to give it a little bit more flair.  They’re super easy to make and we’ve got a template for you to help speed things along if you need them quickly.  Check out the tutorial!

For this DIY, you’ll need:

  • Cardstock
  • Paper Tassel Template (optional)
  • Paper cutting board
  • Scissors
  • Tape or craft glue
  • Ruler
  • Pencil

Paper tassel suppliesI’m going to show you how to create the template from scratch; but if you’re running low on time, feel free to download the template here.

Step 1:

Draw a horizontal line, lengthwise, in the center of the paper.

Step 2:

From the edge of the paper and 1/2 inch in, draw a vertical line down.  Repeat this step on the opposite end as well.

Step 3:

Look down at your paper, and make sure it’s laying horizontally.  Erase the small line that starts at the edge and meets the vertical line you just drew.

Step 4:

Now cut along all your lines.  You should now have 2 sections.  Each section will become one tassel.

Step 5:

Take one of those sections and begin cutting slits that are about 1/8″ wide, vertically up from the bottom.  I eyeballed this, but you can draw guidelines before cutting if you want it precise.  I’ve drawn a guideline to mark how high up I wanted to cut.  Just be sure not to cut too far up.  Leave about 1/2″ from the top.  Cut the slits all the way down to the end of the paper.  Repeat this with the other cardstock cutout.

Step 6:

Gently fold down the thin, top piece and tape it securely.  But be sure not to crease it.  You want it to be more of “loop” than a “fold.”

Step 7:

Starting from the end with the folded flap, begin rolling it around itself to form the tassel.  Be sure to roll it tightly and tape it securely at the end.  If you don’t like the length of the tassel, cut as much off as you want from the bottom.

And that’s it!  Style these tassels on a gift box for a friend or create fun garland with them for party decorations.

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How to Make Paper Tassels was last modified: March 27th, 2017 by SparkandChemistry
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DIY Burlap Favor Bags

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Every party needs favors to give!  Instead of paper gift bags, try this DIY that might take a few minutes, but will be a long-lasting gift for your guests.  With paint, add a few stenciled, floral accents to plain burlap favor bags.  Instead of setting them to the side when the event is over, your guests can continue to use them to hold jewelry, toiletries, any other small items or knick knacks.

Supplies:

  • Burlap favor bags
  • Acrylic green and white paint
  • Sponge brush
  • Martha Stewart adhesive floral stencil

Step 1:

First, cut a small piece of cardstock, scrap paper or cardboard that is the same width as the bag.  Put it inside of the bag to prevent paint from transferring to the inside.

Step 3:

Choose the paint colors you prefer.  I had a few different green colors, but decided to go with the darker green and the white paint color combination.

Step 4:

Lay your stencil on the bag.  I like these adhesive stencils because they don’t shift around as you paint.  Even though it’s reused on the burlap, the adhesive isn’t removed when they are washed. Using up and down patting motions, cover the stencil with the white paint, being sure to cover all cutout areas of the stencil.

Step 5:

You can either stop here, if you like the singular color, or continue with the second paint selection to add more color.  Once you’ve stamped one bag, continue stamping the remainder of the bags with the same color.  Continue with the second color, stenciling each bag and placing them in different positions to add variety.

These bags should only take a few minutes to dry.  Use these as treat bags of gift bags at your next Spring party!

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DIY Burlap Favor Bags was last modified: April 5th, 2017 by SparkandChemistry
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Fabric Snack Cups

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I wanted to make these adorable and uniquely shaped snack cups out of fabric. You can use these for a kids party with their favorite superhero or perhaps Disney-themed fabric in an array of colors. This does take a little bit of time, but the great thing is that you can let the fabric dry and take care of other things, like finding the best youtube playlist for the party, in the meantime.

The best thing about these snack cups though is that they can be used to make your next movie night at home feel like a trip to the cinema! We love sitting together as a family to watch films together, but no movie night is complete without some tasty snacks.

In fact, we are actually in the process of planning a movie night with all the family next weekend! You see we have just upgraded our cable package and we now have so many amazing movie channels to get stuck into. As much as we love watching TV on demand using platforms like Netflix, there is still something really special about flicking through the channels on cable to find something for everyone to watch.

Furthermore, according to recent statistics, more households than ever before now own a TV and so the TV companies really have to step up their offerings to make sure that there is plenty of new shows and films to keep everyone entertained. If you would like more information about cable tv statistics click here. What are some of your favorite things to watch? We will watch pretty much anything, but Disney films always go down well.

Anyway, enough about TV for now! Let us teach you how to make these awesome snack cups.

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Supplies:

  • Pieces of fabric
  • Fabric Stiffener
  • Plastic cups
  • Large Bowl
  • Paper towels or damp cloth

This is one of those project that have a tendency to get a bit messy. Start by protecting your surface with wax paper or working on a surface you don’t mind getting a little messy.

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Lay the fabric over top of the plastic cup and center it so that all sides are touching the surface. Cut around the fabric, if there is too much. You only need it to be enough fabric to This may mean that you have to cut off a strip of fabric if there is too much excess around the sides. I had an 18 x 18 inch piece and ended up cutting off about a 4 inch strip to get the right size.

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Pour about a cup of fabric stiffener in a large bowl. Dip the fabric in the bowl while completely saturating the fabric. Keep a damp towel handy to clean up any mess. Try not to wring the fabric, instead slide your fingers down the fabric gently to remove the excess stiffener.

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Drape the fabric back over the cup. Be sure to shape the fabric exactly how you want it. When the fabric stiffens it will be nearly impossible to manipulate. Let the fabric dry according to manufacturer instructions. For this DIY, I found that it takes at least a few hours for it to completely dry. Use a small fan to help speed up the process if you’re in a hurry.

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Once the fabric is dry, it will be very stiff. Cut around the edge of the fabric to give the rim, the shape you desire. These fabric cups have a freeform look, so you don’t have to be too precise with this.

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If you’re concerned about food safety, you can line the fabric cups with wax paper or paper towels. They are not reusable, but they can make a great statement at any party! Comment below and let us know what you think!

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Glitter Wreath Place Cards

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year…and the busiest time of the year! Sometimes when decorating for the holidays, it’s easy to forget the small details. This simple and affordable craft adds a sparkly touch to your holiday dinner party, and the best part is that you can finish them in less than an hour. These glitter wreaths will keep the kids busy and the chunky glitter is easy to clean up. So let’s get started!

SUPPLIES:

  • Thin chipboard
  • Chunky glitter
  • Ribbon
  • Mini bells
  • Mod Podge Glue
  • Hot glue gun
  • Paint brush
  • Paper plate
  • Pencil
  • Cup

Start this craft by tracing an outline around the mouth of the your cup.

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Use your scissors to cut AROUND the traced line in a wave-like form. It’s alright if your cuts are a little uneven because these imperfections give your wreath a more authentic shape. To cut out the center, you may need to use a box cutter to make a small hole. Then begin to cut in the same wave-like form on the inside of the wreath so that your finished cuts appear like the shapes below.PictureGlitterWreath2

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 Now it’s time to break out the Mod Podge! I used the gloss Mod Podge, but it really doesn’t matter because the adhesive will be covered with glitter. Use a paint brush to cover the chipboard with a full amount of adhesive. Because we’re using chunky glitter, you want to make sure that you’re using a generous amount of adhesive to ensure that the glitter sticks. For easy clean-up, use a simple paper plate to avoid stains on your furniture.

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 We opted to use the Recollections brand chunky glitter in gold, though there are many kinds of chunky glitter in all sorts of colors and shapes. You could opt to use red hearts or vibrant blue, depending on the decor of your home or the theme of your party.

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 Begin pouring glitter over the chipboard, until it fully covers all of the adhesive. Allow each wreath to dry for at least 15 minutes.

GlitterWreath5PictureAs you make each wreath, fold your plate in half and pour remaining glitter off of the plate and back into your glitter bottle. If you don’t have a paper plate, you can do the same thing with a piece of scrapbook paper.

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Now let’s make the lovely bow and bell! Begin by cutting a 12″ piece of ribbon and loop the ribbon through the top hole on the bell.

GlitterWreath7PictureFrom there, fold your ribbon behind the bell. Our special bow-making technique? Don’t overthink it. Just tie your ribbon the same way you’d tie your shoes! Use your scissors to cut a “V” shape at the edge of your ribbon. Be sure your scissors are sharp, otherwise your edges will become frayed

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 Finally, use a dab of hot glue to adhere the ribbon & bell to the top of each wreath.

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Now the last step is very easy…place these festive glitter wreaths on each place setting for your dinner party! Your party guests will love these beautiful additions, and when you’re finished using them for your party, you can decorate with them or you can add them as finishing touches for your Christmas gifts.

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 Thanks for taking some time to check out this post and please let us know what you think! Happy Holidays, Sparkers!
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