9 comments Me in DIY Land
by papernstitch
07/11/11
A couple of months ago, I was asked to contribute a party project to HGTV’s website, and (duh) I was honored to 1) be asked 2) actually put something new together- it’s been a while since my last tutorial. The article recently went live on HGTV.com and I wanted to share an outtake with you (the photo above is not the one they decided to use, so head over to the DIY Party article to see the one they picked).
My DIY party project is number 10 of 13 (it’s on a slideshow thingy-ma-gig). Thanks to Jen Jafarzadeh L’Italien from The Haystack Needle who put this whole thing together for HGTV.
If you love crafting, visit the DIY Party article on HGTV.com now (lots of great ideas).
And along those same lines, I wanted to give a shout out to 2Modern who has been posting up links to my DIYs lately (plus Lauren’s book frame diy that she did for Papernstitch), and I really appreciate the link love. You should check out their blog (good inspiration source).
If you’d like more info on one of these three projects, which were recently featured on 2Modern, you can get the full tutorials here…
Uncanny Cork Containers and Vases
And if you have any thoughts on these DIYs or would like to share what you think I should make next, please leave your response in the comments below.
This entry is filed under craft project, craft project idea, diy, diy projects, no sew bunting, no sew garland, party projects.
OMG!! yea!! How exciting for you!!!
Nicole Underwood commented on July 11th, 2011 at 1:09 pmThanks Nicole. How sweet.
papernstitch commented on July 11th, 2011 at 1:31 pmWoohoo congrats Brittni!! The DIY slideshow on HGTV looks fab; so awesome to see you there! The garland tutorial is really nice too.
Mai commented on July 11th, 2011 at 4:16 pmYay! Congratulations Brittni! I am off to check things out!X
Annamaria Potamiti commented on July 12th, 2011 at 2:26 amAnnamaria Potamiti recently posted..Susan takes her littlest for a stroll-
Congrats. I liked yours the best. Will definitely be trying it out.
shalini commented on July 12th, 2011 at 1:34 pmshalini recently posted..photo: sunshiny days
super fun banner brittni! that is an honor…..
becky commented on July 12th, 2011 at 5:42 pmThanks everyone for the sweets comments.
Makes me smile to have the support.
papernstitch commented on July 12th, 2011 at 7:34 pm-Brittni
That’s such an honor, and the garland is amazing! I was wondering if there was a tutorial? I couldn’t find one. I’d love to make one!
April commented on December 22nd, 2011 at 4:36 amThanks April. Yes, there is a tutorial, but I believe it got super condensed for the HGTV slideshow. So here are the instructions and materials:
Materials: string or thread, recycled catalogues or magazines, glue stick, scissors
Optional Materials: 3 inch circle hole punch
Step by Step Instructions:
1. Punch desired number of circles (this number will vary depending on how long you want your streamer to be). These can be hand cut if you don’t have a paper punch. Just grab a small bowl, turn it outside down, trace, and cut. You’ll need approximately 3 circles for every foot of streamer.
2. Fold each circle in half once, then unfold to reveal the full circle again, and cover one side in glue using your glue stick.
3. Leaving 1-2 feet of string on the end for hanging, place your first circle (with glue already on it) onto the string, placing the string over the original fold mark that you made.
4. Fold your paper circle over the string and press down firmly for ten to fifteen seconds to create a half circle shape.
5. Leave 1-2 inches of string for spacing and begin adding your next circle the same way as the first.
6. Once you have reached your desired length, leave another 1-2 feet for hanging and then cut excess string. Now you are ready to party! Hang your streamers where ever you’d like and don’t forget to save them after the party is over for next time.
Pro Tip: Style your freshly made streamers with fun signs and artwork to complete the look. I chose a handmade “hello” sign made of recycled wood from William Dohman to greet guests as they enter the party.
papernstitch commented on December 22nd, 2011 at 4:43 am