Crepe paper can do lots more than simply adorn your party with streamers.
You can use crepe paper in a variety of ways to really make your next party special and unique.
Best of all, this paper is easy to use and does not require extensive crafting skills.
It is both easy to find and easy to afford.
You can find crepe paper at your local craft store in a variety of colors to fit any theme and any occasions.
The only downside to using this delicate paper is that when it becomes wet it will bleed its color and stain so you should use caution if using the paper anywhere near water.
So before you have your next party here are some great crepe-style paper party crafts- Crepe paper Pinata-You can both save money and make your next party really special by decorating your own pinata.
This will be the highlight of your party when your guests break open your unique pinata for treats to rain down on them! What you will need: A plain (undecorated) pinata-available at most craft or party specialty stores Crepe paper in a variety of colors Craft glue-a small dish to pour into can be helpful Pencils for making the florets Treats for filling the pinata Instructions for the project: 1.
Cut (or tear) 2" x 2" pieces of crepe paper.
Keep in mind that this is an approximate size.
Carefully place the eraser end of a pencil in the center of each piece of paper.
Gently twist the paper around the eraser.
Pour a small amount of glue into a shallow dish or cup.
While holding the twisted piece of paper onto the eraser end of the pencil, dip it into a very thin layer of basic craft glue.
Remember, just a small amount will do.
Using the pencil still, firmly place the twisted, glued piece of crepe paper in the desired spot on your pinata.
Repeat this process as many times as needed in order to cover the whole pinata.
Once your pinata is completely covered, let it dry completely overnight.
After the pinata is completely dry you can fill it with the desired treats.
Crepe-Style Paper Rose Centerpiece-There is no need to spend big bucks on a real bouquet of roses.
Your guests will be amazed that you could make this centerpiece using crepe-style paper.
You will need: Red crepe paper (at least 30″ long) Green crepe paper (at least 12″ long) Green wired stem Scissors Glue A vase for your roses Instructions for the project: Start by folding the red crepe paper in half lengthwise to form a long thin strip.
Starting 3″ from the right end, you must fold the end of the paper downwards.
Carefully roll the paper around that end roughly 3 times (remember you are forming the center of the rose).
With the long end of the paper, gently fold it backwards and then continue to roll.
You are now working on shaping the rose petals for your flowers.
Hold the bottom part tightly so it does not become loose.
Continue to repeat the above step (folding back and rolling) until you are getting close to the end of the paper.
When you get to the end, be sure to leave approximately 2 ½ inches unrolled.
You will then wrap the extra crepe paper around the red stem (the little piece you folded down at the start).
Carefully insert the green wired stem at the bottom of your rose.
Cut a small piece from the green paper, and then cut out an X-shaped "leaf" for the bottom of the rose.
Carefully poke a hole through the middle of the X with the end of the stem and then slide the X up the stem and glue it to the bottom part of the rose.
Be sure to not use a lot of glue, just dab a bit.
Cut the remainder of the green paper in half in order to make it thinner.
Keep in mind that it should be at least 6″ long.
Gently dab some glue on the end of one piece and begin to cover the red colored stem with the green.
You can just gently twist it downwards to cover the stem.
You can leave about 2 inches untwisted to make another leaf but this is optional.
Optional step: Gently apply some glue to the remainder of the green colored paper, and cut it into a leaf shape.