How to Make a 3D Paper Garland You Can Use Anywhere!
Need a party decoration? Want to make your desk pretty? Deciding on a new look for your dorm room? This 3D Paper Garland is so easy but oh so cute! I always wanted to try this, because I'm kind of obsessed with paper. Trust me, it's better than having a shoe obsession or like a TV obsession - less expensive anyway. Okay, got sidetracked. Here we go.
What You Need:
- Needle and Thread
- JAM WRAPPING PAPER, we used our Handmade Wrapping Paper Rolls but pick any! Is it Christmas time? Use our Christmas Wrap for some cute Christmas decorations!
- Hole Puncher (Any size)
- Glue Stick
How to Make a 3D Paper Garland:
Step 1:
Punch 6 circles out of your wrapping paper of choice. 6 circles complete one 3D circle, so get ready for some hard punches ahead!
Step 2:
Fold your circles in half, having the design that you want folding inward. As you can see from the picture, I want the flowers to show so they are on the inside. Then start gluing!
Quick Tip: Use a scrap piece of paper on the bottom of your gluing station. This way you can glue the whole surface, and not make a mess on the table!
Step 3:
Glue one side of each and attach them. When you're all done attaching the 6 circles, squeeze the last two together and unfold. You'll find an awesome 3D circle.
Quick Tip: count the sides to make sure there are 6. When I was first starting I was noticing 5, and it was because they were still attached together from the extra glue. So don't fret, just see if there are double of any side.
Step 4:
Stick the needle on the top of the circle and push the thread in! This worked for me because I didn't do a huge garland. If you are trying to make a jumbo one, or even a longer one, I would suggest gluing the whole thread to one of the sides. And I would use a thicker thread like our
baker's twine or regular
twine!
Step 5:
Set it up!
Step 6:
Hang! I did it two ways to show you how versatile this project could be! One way is the typical garland:
Or a
chandelier type of garland (just cut the garland you already made into pieces - this way you can use the same decoration, just in a different way for another occasion!):
I hope you liked our 'How to Make a 3D Paper Garland'! It might take a while, but it will definitely be worth it. I still have mine up at home! Show us your own creations in our comment section! We'd love to repost!
