Working with ruffled crepe paper may seem like a bit of a challenge and admittedly it can be depending on the type of project you are working on. However, the decoration ideas I have in mind for you are not at all difficult and actually are very easy almost as if the creator of these decorations had this type of crepe paper in mind.
Let’s start with some holiday decorations that ruffled crepe paper works great with! We have several holidays to choose from and not enough space for every holiday so let’s look at the “big” ones. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and Valentines Day.
Halloween
Make a pumpkin using orange ruffled paper simply find a round container and cover it with the crepe paper. The ruffles will give it a very unique look. You can decorate the face with magic markers or different colored crepe paper. You can also make ghosts, goblins and skeletons all you need is a cardboard cut out in the shape you want and choose your color(s) and attach the paper using glue, tape or small staples. Then give it a face or decorate it any way you like. Don’t forget to put a hole in the top (with a hole puncher) and thread a piece of yarn through to hang it up.
Thanksgiving
Make a turkey using a brown colored paper you can use an oblong container for the body and make the head out of crepe paper. The best part of making a turkey is the ruffles in the paper will give it an authentic feathered “turkey” look. You can also make balloon turkeys too just be careful not to pop your turkey while you put the crepe paper on it!
Christmas
There are so many things you can make with crepe paper for Christmas. How about an angel tree topper or an angel to set on your mantel. All you need is a cone shaped piece of Styrofoam and a circle Styrofoam ball for the head and the crepe paper you can use any color you like. Just glue the head to the cone and attach the crepe paper. You can use an extra piece of paper to make the wings. Be sure to give your Angel a face and maybe some yarn hair. This is a quick and easy project to make with the kids! You may also want to pick up some plastic clear ornament bulbs and decorate them as well they look beautiful when the lights from the tree hit the crepe paper, if you add a little glitter to each one it gives it an added touch of beauty.
Valentines Day
Make you own heart shaped candy filled gift for your loved one this year. You will need a heart shaped box and red or pink or any color ruffled crepe paper and their favorite candy. Just fill the box with the candy and attach the crepe paper with glue that dries clear. The ruffles give the box an almost 3-D look. It is very unique looking and of course being made by you for your special valentine will make it all the more special of a gift!
You can make so many beautiful and unique gifts using ruffled crepe paper. Don’t limit yourself to just the holidays above. The paper also makes a great Easter decorations and awesome looking Easter eggs! Experiment with the paper and have fun see what amazing things you can come up with on your own.
