Tired of primitive decor and want something original, colorful and fashionable, then we offer luxurious airy paper pompoms, delicate honeycomb balls and volumetric balls . Paper decor is a great decoration solution! In Europe and America, paper decor is very popular.

Paper pompoms, honeycomb balls and volumetric balls- universal. Decorations are ideal for decorating:

Festive events, such as weddings. They can decorate a restaurant hall, tents, arch for exit registration and tree branches for outdoor photo shoots. With the help of small paper pompoms you can decorate napkins, and large ones look impressive on the floor and backs of chairs;

candy bara, paper pompoms and honeycomb balls are an integral part;

premises in schools, kindergartens;

themed parties ;

birthdays and children's parties;

trade pavilions and showcases;

office premises.

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You can make a variety of New Year's decorations and decor from paper and cardboard - from simple to unusual!

1. Paper garlands and lanterns

One of the simplest and most effective paper options New Year's decorations- garlands and lanterns. This way you can decorate both your home and office.

All you need is a pack of regular A4 sheets, paper scissors and glue.

Paper chains are the simplest decor. Cut the sheets crosswise into strips of 2.5–3.5 cm. Glue one strip into a ring. Pass the second strip through this ring and also glue it into a ring. Continue until you get the garland to the desired length.

Making a flashlight is also easy. For each flashlight you will need one sheet of A4. First, cut a strip along the sheet - the strip will be needed for the handle of the lantern. Fold the remaining sheet in half lengthwise and make cuts as shown in the photo. Unfold the sheet, glue it into a lantern and add a handle.

You can also make a garland of Christmas angels. To do this, fold each sheet crosswise in four like an accordion. On one side, draw the silhouette of an angel, as shown in the photo. Cut along the contour, unfold and connect with other similar parts of the garland.

The decor can be hung on the walls, windows and ceilings.

2. Garland of small Christmas trees

An idea for those who love minimalism. Among other things, this garland is very easy to make! You will need double-sided cardboard in three shades Green colour, scissors, thick thread and large needle. For each Christmas tree, cut out 2 identical triangles, cut one to the middle from the top, the second from the bottom, and assemble the Christmas tree. When all the blanks for the garland are ready, assemble them onto a thread, piercing the cardboard with a needle.

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3. Paper candles for the Christmas tree

Such candles are not only beautiful, but also much safer than ordinary ones: decorating a Christmas tree with them would be a great idea.

You will need heavy yellowish candle paper, small paper baking cups (if you can't find gold ones, you can paint them), gold glitter/loose glitter, a hot glue gun and clothespin holders. Christmas tree toys(by the way, they can be replaced with clothespins for curtains) and scissors.

For each candle, cut out a 5x8 cm rectangle. Glue it into a ring, connecting the long sides. For the top of the candle, cut out a circle of the required diameter and glue it on top. Cut out the flame and glue it onto the circle.

Using a glue gun, apply drops of glue to the flame and on top of the candle to form drops, and while the glue is wet, sprinkle them with glitter.

Glue paper molds to the bottom and clothespins to their bottom. Ready.

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4. Christmas tree decorations made of colored paper

These decorations are easy to make, the main thing is to choose beautiful paper. It's better to take a fairly dense one.

You will also need something round as a template, scissors, glue, pencil and floss.

Draw circles on paper using the template and cut them out. For each decoration you will need 4 identical circles. Fold the circles in half and glue them together as shown in the photo. When gluing the last of the four circles, place a loop of thread in the center, making a knot at the bottom.

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5. Garland of colored paper lanterns

To make such a garland, you will need sheets of colored and black paper, a pencil and ruler, a knife, glue and a long cord.

Draw a template based on the picture above. Using it, you need to cut out blanks for lanterns from colored paper. Don't forget to make holes for the cord. Also, for each lantern you need to cut out a part for the base from black paper (see photo above).

On each workpiece, draw lines for bending with the blunt side of the knife, as shown in the photo. Fold and glue the lantern. Thread a string through the holes and tie. Add a black base piece on top, gluing it into a ring and gluing it to the lantern. Now all the colorful lanterns can be assembled into a garland. By the way, you can hide small sweets inside.

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6. Garland of lanterns: simplified version

You can make a similar garland in a simplified version. You will need colored double-sided paper, scissors, cord and colored (in in this case black) tape. Cut out parts in the form of light bulbs from colored paper and glue them with tape to the cord - you're done.

7. Paper snowflakes on a branch

Just find some suitable branch while walking, clean it, paint it white and use it as the basis for a New Year's installation from paper snowflakes! The idea is well suited for a nursery, and you can implement it together with your children.

8. Volume star made of cardboard

To make such a star, you need thick, thin cardboard that holds its shape well. If you don’t have gold cardboard, you can take regular one and then paint the star. You will also need scissors, a pencil and a ruler and a knife, glue and thread for the loop.

First draw a star or use the template above. Transfer the image onto cardboard and cut along the outline.

Mark five lines, each from the center of the beam across the entire width of the star. The lines must be drawn with the blunt side of the knife along the ruler. And then fold the cardboard so that the folds are alternately inside and outside.

Glue a loop of thread to one of the rays. To make the star double-sided, it can be painted on both sides.

Or you can make such large stars and decorate your room with them.

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9. Garland “collage”

To make such a garland, you don’t have to buy special paper: you can use unnecessary postcards or magazine covers (it’s better that the paper is quite thick). You will also need a craft knife and/or scissors, glue, a ruler, and strong thread.

Cut the postcards into shapes - circles, hexagons, triangles and so on. Each figure of the same shape and size needs two pieces. Glue the figures into a garland so that the thread is inside.

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From paper

A paper garland is quite simple to make; it can be made for a child’s birthday or simply to decorate a room for any holiday. Making the brightest and most spectacular paper garlands is not at all difficult - the instructions will help you do it in literally a matter of minutes.

We make a garland of flowers with our own hands.

Stylized flowers

Funny roses

Another garland of paper flowers - this time it's stylized roses. Making such a flower garland from paper with your own hands is quite simple - draw it yourself by hand or print out templates for cutting, and trace them on any paper (by the way, you can use paper with a pattern).

Make a lot of roses - you need to cut out a spiral and then glue an original rose out of it. When there are enough flowers, string the roses on a rope, and your DIY paper garland for a wedding or birthday is ready!

or you can cut out a spiral with a wave, you get a flower like this:

Printable template:

From felt

It is very easy to make a garland with your own hands from felt.

For this we need:

• colored felt (it is better to take pure shades);
• lace, ribbon or braid;
• sharp scissors;
• sewing machine(or thread and needle).

A DIY felt garland is made like this:

If you already have a flat garland, and now you want to make voluminous New Year's garlands, then you will like the butterfly garland.

Make this original garland Christmas tree is very, very simple:

1. we cut the blanks (you can use diagrams - you can download them for free, you can cut them by eye);
2. we collect bow ties - we sew a large rectangle with thread across it, pull it together, tighten the knot and close it with a small jumper;
3. string butterflies on a thread or beautiful lace, you can also use twine or ribbon for the garland;
4. straighten the butterflies - your DIY wedding garland is ready!

From hearts

Garlands made of hearts look very impressive - they can be used for any holiday, you can make your own decoration for a wedding or simply decorate an apartment or office for Valentine's Day.

How to make a garland of hearts using colored paper and a stapler:

You can make a one-color garland - for example, in red or pink tones, or you can use paper of several shades (by the way, double-sided colored paper is good for a printer).

There is another version of a garland of hearts made from paper with your own hands. We will need colored paper, a cutting template (you can download and print it), a pencil (to transfer the template onto paper), scissors and a sewing machine.

This DIY heart garland is made like this:

By the way, a garland of paper circles is made using the same principle - circles of colored paper are folded in pairs and stitched. You can stack three or four blanks, then you will get multi-colored paper balls.

From checkboxes

A flag garland looks very elegant - it can have an inscription happy birthday, or welcome, and a garland of flags can be used at any party or children's party.

How to make a garland of flags for a children's birthday with your own hands? Three simple steps: Simple, isn't it?

For those who want a little more complexity, a garland of flags and fabric. So, we already understand how to make a garland of flags with our own hands, but at what stage should we add fabric and what kind? Again, it's simple.

It is clear that paper garlands are not very durable - they will last a maximum of one or two uses, but what if you want to make something more durable? For example, for kindergarten You can make a flag garland from fabric.

How to sew a garland of flags step by step:
Decorative braid with flags made in this way can be used at home and in the kindergarten, you can make special decor for the street (kids especially like this for the New Year).

for the new year

Making New Year's garlands is fun and exciting! To make a beautiful and original garland you will need small candle lamps, narrow tinsel and a couple of jars of paint - special for glass or regular acrylic. The light bulbs are dipped one at a time in paint and dried on a cardboard stand (the bases can be wrapped in cling film to prevent them from getting dirty). Then the light bulbs are glued to the tinsel in a chaotic manner, and the unusual Christmas tree garland is ready!

Making another Christmas tree garland is also not too difficult - the main thing is to stock up on a template. Can be used immediately for printing colored paper, or you can make one general template and copy it onto paper of any color. Printed or redrawn templates must be cut as shown in the diagram and strung on bright twine.

A garland made of felt balls looks very cozy and very Christmas-like. You can do it together with your child - you just need help. In order to make such an interior decoration, you will need felt balls. No, not even that - A LOT of felt balls.

Making them is quite simple - take a little wool for felting in your palm, wet it under the tap, and then lightly roll it into a ball. Add foam or soap and continue rolling. When the ball starts to form, you need to apply a little effort.

If the fur is capricious, try changing the water temperature several times - after a couple of changes with cold water when hot and back, the fibers begin to fall off. The future ball must be thoroughly rinsed from soap. The ball is ready when it becomes hard.

Make a lot of these balls - they can be the same color (then it is better to take a contrasting thread for stringing) or different shades, and then just string them on a thread and a needle, and your cozy winter decor is ready. By the way, with such balls you can decorate a Christmas wreath on the door and christmas tree.

Christmas tree patterns:

Well, I’ve infected you with my handicraft enthusiasm and you already want to make all kinds of garlands from flowers, felt balls, flags and other things? Then it's time to see what other decors are available.

For example, you can make chic wedding garlands with your own hands.

How to sew a garland of artificial flowers in half an hour on a machine? There's an answer. By the way, if you want, you can make butterflies out of paper and alternate them with flowers.

In that step-by-step master class We will tell you how to make a paper garland of stars with your own hands. This cute glowing garland of paper stars will be a worthy decoration for any holiday.

Tools and materials Time: 1.5 hours Difficulty: 3

• dense decorative paper or cardboard of different colors;
• hole puncher;
• scissors;
• PVA glue;
• New Year's garland with transparent silicone wire.

We bring to your attention a master class on making a paper garland. But not simple, but luminous! This cute garland of paper stars will decorate any holiday, outdoors or at home, and will return us, adults, to the fairy-tale world of childhood. Let's begin!

Step-by-step master class

Tip: it is better to choose the color of paper mother-of-pearl, fluorescent or foil - this will make a garland of paper stars look more festive.

Step 1: Cut out the parts

At this stage, we will need to remember our drawing lessons at school, since we need to draw a part template for the star and make markings on it as shown in photo 1. For one star you need 5 of these parts. Let's use a hole punch to make holes - photo 2.

Step 2: Glue the parts together

We bend the part along the fold lines and glue it together.

Step 3: collect the star

We assemble a star from 5 parts.

Step 4: assemble the garland

In order to place a flashlight inside the star, leave the part of the star closer to the center unglued.

Now we put paper stars on the garland lanterns. The light bulbs in modern garlands are LED and do not heat up, so such garlands can be used without fear that the paper will catch fire.

Insert a flashlight into the un-glued gap and gently press the un-glued edges together. Tie a thick thread around the flashlight and attach it to the star (just insert the thread through the holes and tie it in a knot). Thanks to the holes on the surface, the stars glow and sparkle.

A garland of paper stars is ready for holiday decoration. Enjoy the beauty created with your own hands.

You're wasting your time cleaning up after. winter holidays glowing garland. There are many interesting ways to decorate your home interior with it.

1. Place a garland around the edge of the mirror of some interesting shape.

2. Wrap paper lanterns and garland around a branch and hang above your bed.

3. Create a cascading light by decorating the garland with large bulbs.

4. Create an original tree from a garland.

Draw an outline on the wall, drive carnations around the perimeter and wrap a glowing garland around them. As easy as pie!

5. Attach photos to the glowing garland using clothespins.

6. Create your own canvas with a pattern of glowing lights.

7. Thread the garland into flower baskets or place it directly there.

8. Fill wine bottles with lights to effectively illuminate them from the inside.

9. Create an angel wreath using paper napkins.

Using wire cutters, form a round snowflake holder and wrap it with an electric garland with small bulbs. Then glue decorative snowflakes onto the holder.

10. Or use napkins to make a wedding wreath.

Just make small holes in the napkins and thread lights through them.

11. Cover disposable cardboard cups with unusual paper; this will help create interesting light shades using an LED garland.

12. Crochet a glowing rug using rope and garland.

13. Decorate your Christmas garland with tulle bows.

14. To create a festive mood, decorate the garland with old ornaments.

15. Create colorful balls of twine and decorate them with glowing garland.

16. Make flaming snowflakes using store-bought bouquet holders.

17. Intertwine a rope with a garland for a nautical-themed room decor.

18. Create a network of glowing garland in your bedroom.

19. Hang air clouds with a dangling glowing garland.

The photo shows a two-dimensional version of the cloud.

20. You can also use egg cartons to create a floral effect.

21. Write a letter-by-letter message on pendant lights.

Make letters by punching holes in the paper.

22. Create a romantic headboard.

Knock down a simple wooden frame and add crossbars. Drill small holes and insert rosettes into the bottom of each niche. Paint the frame and screw it to the wall. Fill each niche with garland and connect it to the outlets. Cut transparent panels from polycarbonate sheets and attach them to the frame using fasteners.

23. Use glitter wrapping paper to create giant glowing candies.

Required materials and tools:

• disposable Plastic container with lid;
• electric garland;
• scissors;
• wire or pipe cleaners;
• wire cutters;
• multi-colored wrapping paper;
• scotch.

Preparation method:

1. Cut a piece of wrapping paper measuring 45x45 cm from the roll.
2. Wrap the garland wrapping paper. Don't forget to leave both ends of the garland outside in order to connect it to the network and connect the element with other candies.
3. Place the wrapped garland in a plastic container and seal it. Wrap the container with wrapping paper and secure with tape.
4. Using pipe cleaners or wire, shape the container with the garland into a candy shape.
5. Decorate the entire garland in this way, leaving free space (20-40 cm) between the links.
6. Connect the finished bunch of candies to the network.

24. Insert lanterns into tiny preserving jars.

Take special lids with a hole for the garland. Close each jar with a lid and insert a garland light bulb into it.

25. Insert an LED string light into an old toy.

You will need:

• old toy (from cotton fabric);
• PVA glue;
• brush;
• scissors;
• threads;
• light garland.

Preparation method:

26. Write a light message.

27. Arrange the glowing garland in a wave-like pattern.

28. Cut out black cat shapes to make this cute garland.

29. Wrap the garland around a wire wreath.

Probably one of the most simple options creating homemade wreaths.

30. Light up the canopy over the bed with garland.

31. Cut the paper into strips to create the same fringed lanterns.

32. Use foil from a muffin tin as a garland decoration.

This is a great idea for any party.

33. Create sparkly decorations with mirrors and lighting.

Take:

• brushed aluminum rod;
• hooks for hanging;
• a garland with mirror pendants;
• electric garland.

Instructions:

1. Attach the rod to the wall using two hooks.
2. Hang a mirror garland on the barbell. To enhance the visual effect, you can trim some of the threads with pendants so that the finished curtain is of different lengths.
3. Stretch a string of lights behind the pendants and connect it to an outlet.

34. Use twigs to create a rustic chandelier.

This idea can easily be implemented with a luminous garland.

Take:

• dry branches;
• hemp twine;
• stain (optional to darken the color of the wood);
• wood color paint;
• lamp sockets with a removable cardboard cover for painting;
• plastic ties;
• glue gun;
• electrical cable black and white;
• black electrical wire with plug;
• Branch squeezes “nuts”.

Instructions:

35. Make a garland of geometric lanterns.

You can make your own lanterns from black wire or natural straw.

Take: