Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Tissue Paper Garland

Today we’re sharing an easy DIY for a beautiful Thanksgiving decoration – a Tissue Paper Garland! There’s still a few weeks of hot summer weather to go, but sweater weather is coming and it’s never too early to start crafting for Fall.

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Tissue Paper Garland by Champagne and Sugarplums

Tissue Paper Garland by Champagne and Sugarplums

You’ll only need three supplies, which can all be found at the dollar store – tissue paper, scissors, and a stapler. Choose fall coloured paper like oranges, golds, yellows and reds.

Tissue Paper Garland by Champagne and Sugarplums
Tissue Paper Garland by Champagne and Sugarplums

What You’ll Need:

  • Tissue paper
  • Stapler
  • Scissors
Tissue paper stacked by Champagne and Sugarplums

To start, layer about four or five sheets of the tissue paper on top of each other.

Cutting tissue paper by Champagne and Sugarplums

Cut the tissue paper in half lengthwise, to get two sets of long rectangles.

A folded piece of tissue paper by Champagne and Sugarplums

Take one of the rectangle piles and fold it in half.

Cutting fringe into a folded piece of tissue paper by Champagne and Sugarplums

Make cuts in the tissue paper along the unfolded edge – be sure not to cut all the way through the fold.

Adding staples to the middle of a Tissue Paper Garland by Champagne and Sugarplums
Tissue Paper Garland by Champagne and Sugarplums

Once you’ve made a fringe, unfold the tissue paper and staple the sheets in a few spots along the fold.

Tissue Paper Garland by Champagne and Sugarplums

Tightly twist the tissue paper along the fold.

Garland by Champagne and Sugarplums

Repeat and then staple strips together to make a long garland or two.

Garland by Champagne and Sugarplums

How perfect is this Tissue Paper Garland for Thanksgiving? We made a few of then and displayed some on a hutch, and used some as a centerpiece. It looks great anywhere you use it!

Tissue Paper Garland by Champagne and Sugarplums

Tissue Paper Garland by Champagne and Sugarplums
Tissue Paper Garland by Champagne and Sugarplums

Tissue Paper Garland on a donner table by Champagne and Sugarplums
Tissue Paper Garland by Champagne and Sugarplums

Looking for more Thanksgiving inspiration? Check out our Mini Pumpkin Centrepieces , Cute Kids Turkey Craft, and our Pumpkin Nanaimo Bars.

Happy Thanksgiving from Champagne and Sugarplums

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