Easy Handmade Decorations and Party Craft Ideas
30 tutorials published
Handmade space decorations from paper and cardboard: a freestanding rocket, a planet garland, a star and moon backdrop, rocket hats and star tags, all from simple shapes you draw yourself.
A set of rainbow paper decorations built around a layered arch: a rainbow-order banner and chain, a streamer backdrop, a cloud and raindrop mobile, and small arches for toppers and tags.
A simple way to pick three or four colors plus a neutral for handmade birthday decorations, with a main, second and accent recipe and six palette families to start from.
How to take down, pack and store handmade banners, garlands, rosettes, hats and props so they come out flat, untangled and ready for the next birthday.
How to set up a craft table where each guest decorates one pre-cut paper item to take home, with supply trays, a sample, a spot for finished pieces and a simple cleanup plan.
A plain guide to the adhesives used in handmade party decorations: which glue or tape suits paper, cardstock, tissue, felt and cardboard, and how to stop joints warping or popping open.
The core paper skills behind handmade party decorations: clean cuts with scissors or a craft knife, scoring so cardstock folds crisply, and even accordion folds.
Turn tissue and cardstock scraps into confetti with a hole punch and scissors, mix colors in a pleasing ratio and use it on tables, in jars and in favor bags.
Stack, fold, tie and trim tissue paper, then fluff it into a round pom-pom without tearing the layers. Includes sizes, two-color and half poms.
Fold half-circle paper fans from single sheets, layer and join them, and arrange three sizes into a wall cluster for a birthday party.
Fold paper strips into full-circle rosettes that stay flat: how to size the strips, fold even pleats, secure the center and shape the edge.
Cut matching favor tags in four simple shapes with scissors and a hole punch, add a white writing panel and tie them on with twine.
