Valentine's Day Mantel + DIY Tissue Garland

$3
5
Easy
This year I committed to not going overboard on Valentine’s Day decorations. In fact, I tried to only use what I already had on hand. But when I saw some super cute Tissue Tassel Garland at Target, I was seriously tempted. But for $10, it just didn’t seem worth it. Like a good DIY girl, I instead decided to make my own DIY Tissue Garland for less than $3!
Again, I tried not to go crazy and used mostly decorationI had made in years past, like the tulip heart wreath and "Love, Kisses, & Valentine Wishes" Pallet. I did add my old window that tends to float around my house at various times of the year, and I used scrapbook paper to make a few "trees." But I thought the big impression this year is the simple tissue garland.
I saw similar garland for sale in stores for around $10, but decided to make my own for under $3. Added bonus, it only took about 5 minutes to make, with no special skill level required.
Supplies needed:


A package of Tissue Paper (I bought the multi-color pink pack, but you can use any color)


String


Scissors


With the tissue paper folded in half at the top of the section, cut approximately 4 inch sections. I didn’t measure, I just sorta cut what looked right. haha I’m and “ish” kinda girl.


Starting at the bottom, the opposite end of the folded top, cut strips, stopping about 2.5 inches from the top. Again, don’t worry about perfection!
Put your finger in the fold at the top, and bunch the tissue together.
Then, twist the tissue around, with your finger still in the fold. If you find that the twist is coming undone, you may have too many sheets of tissue. Just remove one or two and twist again! With the small multi-color pack of tissue from target, I found it was the perfect amount and size.


BOOM! You have yourself some easy DIY tissue garland. I strung it using baker’s twine, but you can use any kind of string. The colors and style options are endless!
What do you think? Do you have any tips for tissue garland??


If you like this tutorial and Valentine's Day crafts, be sure to check on more on the Valentine's Day pallet and heart tulip wreath on the blog by clicking the link below.
Jocie@OneProjectCloser
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