Here is another "oldie", perfect for spring and Mayday celebrations. This project was created late last winter, while staying up late with a sick pooch.
Do the last few weeks of wintry weather always have you yearning for
cheery color? Last night I was keeping vigil by a sick pet, and needed
something to occupy my hands in the wee hours, so I decided to create a
bright colorful garland to bring some of that cheery color into our
home.
I pulled out my stash of vintage crepe paper and a needle and thread and some glue and started to play.
Before I knew it, it was dawn, the pup was feeling a bit better, and I had a little stack of vintage paper florets!
They were strung together with cord created by finger crocheting a length of turquoise crochet thread.
And then the pup and I napped! Finally.
I
don't have pictures of the process for these, but they were fairly
easy. Simply take strips of crepe paper (vintage or good quality new
paper gives the best results) and gather one long edge using your needle
and thread. Form into circles and glue to secure. Next, stretch the
outside of each circle to ruffle it a bit. Create several layers, as
desired, add a layer or two of book paper for interest, glue it
together, and you're done! No rules, no measurements, just play around
till you find a combination you like.
Drape it across your mantle, over a mirror, or across a bit of weathered old fencing.
Layer textures, like an Anthropologie necklace, if you like. Or keep the styling simple and clean.
Enjoy your bit of cheery color and dreams of springtime and Maypoles!
