Paper has been around for centuries. The first noted use of paper was seen in 105 AD during the Han Dynasty in China. Since then, it has been commodified and proliferated into various cultures and domains. Although we do agree that the sustainability quotient will increase with a paperless environment, we simply cannot imagine a world without paper. Whether it is a parchment paper; often used for baking or bank receipts, paper surrounds us. But instead of throwing them away right after use, we’d suggest you recycle them by making paper decoration crafts. This is not only healthy for the environment but will transform your house from ‘meh’ to ‘WHAAAAAT!’.
Easy Room Decoration With Paper
People have been decorating with paper since time immemorial. Whether it is Japanese origami or Red Bull Paper Wings competition, paper is a necessity. Here are a few paper decoration ideas which you must try. We call this series – ‘The Grand Project Paper Decorations.’
Paper Christmas Decorations
Holidays can be tough. Not only do you have to host your family, but also have to create a cosy and beautiful environment for your family, friends, and folks. During this time, you will undoubtedly find numerous paper decor for Christmas, but you can bet that they will not come cheap and may burn a hole in your wallet. Since it’s essentially paper, why not make these decorations from paper at home? Christmas is nothing if your tree looks dull. Hence, try DIY paper Christmas decorations, specifically Christmas ornaments which will breathe new life into your trees. This way, you have the autonomy to customize your ornaments based on your desired theme.
Another way that Christmas paper decorations manifest themselves is in the form of Christmas wreaths. A Christmas wreath is often hung at your door, inviting the Christmas Carolers and in turn the cheer. You can make these Christmas decorations on paper and cardboard. Don’t have stockings to stuff, try making these essential Christmas decor with paper. Once done, line the inside of these paper socks with fur or cloth to make them softer on the inside. Trust us, your kids would love them more than the actual presents.
Paper Diwali Decoration Ideas
Diwali is the festival of lights. We light ‘diyas’ and candles not only to celebrate the victory of good over evil but also to invite ‘Lakshmi’, the Hindu goddess of wealth to our homes. It will be a bit of a conundrum if you have to spend tons to achieve that. Fear not, paper craft ideas for wall decoration are on their way to your rescue. You can try making wall hangings. All you need is a twine and some paper. Cut out fun shapes – stars, fireworks, a swastika (not the Nazi kind) and hang them around your house.
In addition to these amazing hanging paper decoration ideas, you must also try to craft paper lanterns. Whether you want a floating paper lantern or a flying paper lantern, the choice is up to you. The only thing we can be sure about is the fact that with myriad colour paper decorations, your gorgeous house will be the source of envy.
Paper Birthday Decorations
There is hardly anyone who doesn’t like birthdays. But it can definitely be a laborious task for one who has to plan it. Brace yourself for anxiety-inducing tasks of baking (or ordering) a birthday cake, curating the guest list, getting a birthday gift, and most importantly decorating the house. If you are planning to celebrate your birthday in a restaurant or a lounge, you can expect a heavy decoration fee. We’ll lessen your burden by giving out a few paper decoration ideas for birthdays, such as a floral centrepiece to go along with your delectable spread.
Birthday calls for balloons (a ton of them) and wall decoration with paper. Get your decorative paper out and meticulously cut out letters that spell ‘HAPPY BIRTHDAY.’ Alternatively, you can cut them into decorative paper napkins, reserved for birthday cakes. Try making paper flower wall decor by cutting out petals of your choice and arranging them into a flower. Snake a twine from in between them and create a beautiful wall hanging. Additionally, make paper fan decorations by folding decorative contact paper zigzag and glueing together two ends. You can attach them with twine and hang these paper fans and paper flower decorations from the ceiling.
Conclusion
Special occasions demand special treatment. But that doesn’t mean that you cannot make any ordinary day special. Even though we might have given you numerous crepe paper decorations and chart paper decoration ideas, you can transform your living space with literally anything. You can even decorate with tissue paper, without it looking cheap. So what are you waiting for? Grab your decorative tissue paper, a pair of scissors, glue, and let’s all get to decorating.
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