Party decorations don’t have to be complicated or costly, so jazz up your next celebration with this simple tassel-tastic garland that won’t break the bank.
Make your own tassel garland
Make your own tassel garland
Materials:
Tissue paper (one sheet makes two tassels)
Scissors
String or ribbon
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Make your own tassel garland
Step 1. Take a sheet of tissue paper and fold it in half width-ways twice, in the same direction. Smooth it out, then fold in half again in the opposite direction.
Make your own tassel garland
Make your own tassel garland
Step 2. Position the paper with the open ends towards you and cut 1-2cm wide strips towards the fold to create a fringe (leaving about 5cm uncut at the fold line).
Make your own tassel garland
Make your own tassel garland
Step 3. Unfold the tissue paper until you have just two layers. Cut the strip off along the fold so you have two separate sheets.
Make your own tassel garland
Make your own tassel garland
Step 4. Take one sheet and fold it in half. Roll it up tightly, ensuring the tassels don’t get tangled.
Make your own tassel garland
Make your own tassel garland
Step 5. Twist the tassel firmly around the middle, then curl it in on itself to make a loop.
Make your own tassel garland
Make your own tassel garland
Step 6. Thread the tassels onto a piece of string or ribbon and hang them up.
Make your own tassel garland
Make your own tassel garland
Hint: To make tassels like the silver ones shown, use metallic cello wrap. Because these are a bit more difficult to handle, cut them with a craft knife and a ruler rather than scissors. If you find the tassel wants to unravel after you’ve twisted it, secure it by wrapping one of the strands around the base of the loop, knotting it firmly. Enjoy!
