What would the carnival party be without a fewhappy garlands? If you have planned such a party, garlands should not be missing for carnival. But instead of using the classic streamers or other purchased variants, you could add a little variety this time and make carnival garlands yourself. This way you get an original and, above all, unique carnival decoration that everyone will be impressed by and that you can adapt to your theme or color scheme. We have summarized a few suitable ideas on how you can make carnival garlands in today's article. Whether at home with the children, in kindergarten or especially for an adult party - we have no doubt that you will have a hard time choosing!
Make carnival garlands from colorful fans
Making carnival garlands couldn't be easier! For this reason, our first instructions are also wonderful if you are making something for carnival in kindergarten or with your own children for a party at home. You just need three things to make up the necessary onesMake fans:
- colorful paper in desired colors
- double-sided tape or hot glue (or other craft glue)
- Scissors
In the example you see a colorful garlandin rainbow arch colorswith an even color gradient. Of course, you can also choose your own color combinations when making the carnival garlands to match the rest of your decoration. Cut the paper into squares by simply shortening the longer side. With a classic DIN A4 sheet you get squares measuring 21 x 21 cm (of course you can also choose other dimensions to make the garlands smaller or larger). Then fold the squares like an accordion and fold the resulting strip in half.
Glue the two sides that are now opposite each other together with double-sided tape or glue. Once you have made the desired number of compartments, you can also glue them together. You can choose any length when making these carnival garlands. However, keep in mind that they will also become heavier the longer you do them. Then you have to attach them to several places in the room.
Make pretty garlands as carnival decorations from circles
Would you like to make simple garlands for carnival that are still very pretty to look at? Then this idea is also very suitable. It is not only suitable for hanging, but can also be usedDecorate the party table. It is therefore best to make several at the same time and combine them. Also, if you want to make these carnival garlands, you only need a few materials and supplies, which look like this:
- colored paper
- Scissors
- Motif punches for circles (also in different sizes)
- thin string
- Glue
All you need to do when making these carnival garlands is to cut lots of circles out of paper in any color you like. They can be of different sizes to create interesting groups of garlands or you can combine different circle sizes in a carnival garland. Then cut these several times in a cross shape, as shown in the picture. Of course, these patterns are just an example and a suggestion and you can also come up with other patterns. Then place the circles next to each other at a small distance from each other and the string over them, which you now just have to glue down. It's readyhappy carnival decoration!
Making geometric carnival garlands – instructions with paper strips
You can purchase pre-cut paper strips from a craft store (for quilling) or cut it yourself with an alternative width. You can then use this to make geometric carnival garlands that look particularly good when combined with each other in rainbow colors. What you need:
- Paper in any color and in A4 format
- Glue
- Scissors
- Yarn
- Lineal
First you have to do theMake strips. To do this, take the first sheet and fold it to one of the short sides at about 6 cm, from this fold again at 6 cm and from this also 6 cm. You will receive four sections - three of the same size and a smaller one at the end of 3 cm. Now cut the paper into strips of the same size along the longer side. Apply glue to the shortest section and attach it to the other end so that they are just flush with each other.
Then cut small holes in two opposite folds through which you thread the cord. These holes shouldn't be much larger than the string. In this way you can now make carnival garlands of any length. You can alternate the rainbow colors on a garland or make several single-colored ones that you likea rainbowhang together. Of course, your own color combinations are also allowed.
Tipp:You can also do it the other way around if you want shorter strips. Fold the paper parallel to the long side of the paper (e.g. three times every 9cm, leaving 3cm left) and then cut the strips parallel to the short side.
Colorful chewing gum garland for carnival crafts with children
A garland that you don't need to throw away at the end because it can be eaten? Doesn't that sound wonderful! You can do this by using gumballs. Children in particular will be thrilled by this idea, but not only! Alternatively, you can of course also use simple onesUse beads. Either way you need:
- colorful chewing gum balls (or alternatively beads)
- Needle and thread
Since this project is incredibly easy and quick to do, it's also a great idea if you're making carnival garlands with children. Simply thread a thread of any length through the needle, tie a knot at the end, and then insert the needle through the center of the gumballs. In this way you can thread as many balls as you want. The perfect last minute craft idea for carnival! We wouldn't be surprised if the carnival garland alreadyduring the partysuddenly disappears.
Make carnival garlands – cool idea with interlocking elements
Perfection is not required here. You cut out the elements freehand and if the edges become crooked and crooked, it doesn't matter! It makes the garlands look even more cute. For this reason, the models are perfect if you are making garlands for carnivalcraft with childrenwant. They look very pretty both horizontally and vertically in groups in the form of a curtain. Here's how you can make these simple carnival garlands with just a few things:
- colored paper
- Scissors
- cord
- Tape or glue
Cut out various elements from the paper. You'll need one capital "I" shape and/or "H" shape, as well as closed shapes like eights, zeros, and/or the letter "O." You'll need a lot of this, so plan enough time when making these carnival garlands. Then all you have to do is hook these elements together. At the top end, use glue or adhesive tape to attach a piece of string in the form of a loop for hanging or at both ends if you want to hang the garlands horizontally.
Make your own garlands out of trapezoids for carnival
A similar idea is this variant with trapezes. Cut out trapezoidal frames from the paper (it is best to prepare one that you will then use as a template for the others so that they all turn out the same). Then fold the narrower side and enclose the wider side of the next trapezoid between the two layers. To securely glue the two together, use either a small drop of glue or double-sided tape as in the example.
Make carnival garlands from self-painted pictures
Another great idea if you are making garlands for carnivalin kindergarten, is also this one. To do this, each child simply paints a small picture with acrylic or watercolors (e.g. in A5 or A6 format). Once the paint has dried, punch holes in two corners and thread string through them. This craft project is quick, easy and, above all, fun and can be implemented in a wide variety of colors.
Made from thin party balloons
A balloon pump and thin party balloons like in the example as well as string for hanging - that's all you need if you want to make these carnival garlands. The balloons are the long, thin ones commonly used for sculpting figures (260Q). Just inflate these a little, but not too tight, to keep them thinner. Then tie a knot as usual. You will receive straight balloons that you can simply bend a little at any point. Finally, tie theBalloons in any color combinationson a piece of string and you're done!
Carnival garlands made of crepe paper
Made from crepe paperA variety of garlands can be made. We show you three ideas that are really simple. Even the version that requires you to sew is simple for beginners, provided you have a sewing machine. The example in the picture above is probably the simplest. To do this, simply tie strips of masking tape of equal length to a ribbon. Alternatively, you can fold the ends of the strips around the ribbon and glue them in place.
Make carnival garlands in an accordion look
You can make such carnival garlands very attractively and just as easily. To do this, fold crepe strips like an accordion and poke through the layers with a needle and thread. You can create as many of these layers as you like and make carnival garlands of different lengths. Use rolled up masking tape as desired or cut the strips yourself if you want a different width.
Sewing garlands for beginners
Place two masking tapes on top of each other and sew them together lengthwise in the middle. Now fold the two-layer strip along the seam and shorten the open side a little if you want. You can also use zigzag scissors for this. Then cut the open side just above the seam several times and at approximately equal intervals to create fringes. Unfold, shape and done!
Party garland for carnival made of circles
Punch out circles of the same size in any color and place small piles of 6 layers together. Now sew these circleswith the help of a sewing machinetogether. Start with the first pile (leave a piece of string hanging free for hanging later), sew once through the middle and immediately create the next pile. Continue like this until you get the length you want.
Also leave a longer piece of cord sticking out at the end. Tie loops that you can use to hang the garlands later. Now you have to separate the individual layers from each other to achieve the 3D effect. As shown in the instructions, fold it in half where the seam is.
