Monday, February 4, 2013

Crepe Paper Bunting



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Welcome, pretty spring colors! In honor of the first sunshine days of 2013 (I know, it's been a gloomy year so far!) let's celebrate with a happy crepe paper bunting. The event takes place at my space - in fact the party has already started in my bedroom. The painted dark purple wall (painted by yours truly!) is the perfect backdrop for all the yellows, greens, turquoise and indigo flashes of my crepe paper bunting.




Crepe paper has been my favorite DIY media ever since... oh well, kindergarten! It comes in all colors and it's affordable for anyone. Speaking of its low cost, you can use crepe paper for projects that require LOTS of material, without having to break the bank. Also, you can get creative and try lots of new stuff, because if you mess up with something, there's always plenty more crepe paper rolls and you can start all over again.




The key to display a happy bunting is to gather around some items that you love and are dear to your heart. This way, the impact on your brain doubles, triples, gets ten times bigger and you just have to smile every time you go pass the little "spring shrine". For example, my white princess lamp makes the perfect accent on the purple wall. I also love the contrast between its romantic shape and the mundane texture of the colored crepe paper triangles.




But my display doesn't feel quite right with just ONE lamp. So I also added the green apple floor lamp. An apple a day keeps the doctor away :) Also two lamps in one spot make the perfect backdrop :) And the evergreen "Two lamps are better than one" :)) Seriously now, I think this is definitely my styling signature, because in many of my home corners I've used two lamps together. And I loved it every time.




I've made the crepe paper bunting last spring, so it's not big news on my blog. Still, for those of you who need a little guidance in putting together a banner of your own, here is a small tutorial and the steps to follow:
1. Choose your colors. The variety of crepe paper colors can be overwhelming, so I suggest to play with the rolls until the color combo looks right. The safest way is to go with 3 main colors and then you can as many nuances as you want. 
2. Cut the crepe paper into triangles. The triangles mustn't be even on all sides: leave one side bigger, because that's where you'll be attaching the bunting triangles to the yarn.
3. Apply glue onto the thick side of the triangles, choose a happy colored yarn and start putting everything together. Enjoy!



 A big, big Thanks! to Abbie for featuring the crepe paper banner on Five Days... Five Ways, this is awesome!
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37 comments:

  1. Wow! Love that purple wall! The bunting is cute and thanks for the tips on displaying it! I need a spring shrine!

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    1. Go ahead, Danni, use your wonderful pallet display for a fresh spring shrine of your own :)

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  2. Super cute! Looks lovely on your purple wall (still my fave!).

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    1. Thank you, Yelle, even I can't get enough of the purple wall :)

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  3. It gives a fantastic color effect!

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    1. Thank you, Laura, I guess you are no.1 fan of the purple wall!

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  4. GREAT POST:)
    Your blog is so wonderful..do you have twitter or fb??

    If you want to see a beautiful Swedish home..check out my blog:)

    Have a lovely week dear

    LOVE Maria at inredningsvis.se
    (sweden)

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    1. Hi, Maria, welcome to my little blog! I am crazy about Scandinavian design and some of my best blogger friends are neighbors of yours. I'm heading over your blog right now!

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  5. Cute!! :) ... Thanks again for visiting, leaving such a sweet comment, & following me too! I'm enjoying checking out your fabulous blog more!! :)

    Your Newest GFC Follower :),
    Brenda @ChattingOverChocolate.blogspot.com

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    1. I'm so glad to have met a new talented friend, Brenda!

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  6. That purple wall is so striking! I always love your compositions, colors, elements, cuteness, all so well balanced! Glad you got some sunshine!
    Have a great week!

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    1. Thank you so much, Christina - and today the sunshine is incredible, yay! If only the winter would be gone for good and spring finally were here!

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  7. I have never made a bunting. It's so pretty!

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    1. Thank you so much, Patty - you should totally make a bunting, it's very easy and quick to do!

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  8. This is so refreshing and cheerful Meeha! Sweet and sooo likable and yet simple and unpretentious. Super cute project!
    Blessings,
    Vesna

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    1. Thank you so much, Vesna, you have a way with words that makes me warm in the heart!

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  9. the purple wall and the print are fantastic.

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    1. Thank you so much, Serena - I am proud to say that I painted the purple wall myself!

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  10. You have a fantastic sense for material mix and colours. It looks devine, and love the budget crepe bunting, awsome idea! Bunting can always make the Sun shine brighter, and you definitly brings joy with your styling :-)

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    1. Thank you so much, Mette! I do have a small question - can you receive this reply to your comment? I'm asking this because you are a no-reply blogger and I don't understand if you get my reply or not. Thanks!

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  11. Thanks for your sweet comment Meeha, I'm feeling a lot better.
    I love your banner but somehow I never knew you could use crepe paper for one! Love the lamp against the purple wall, just love your style!

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    1. Thank you so much, I painted the purple wall myself :)

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  12. An exciting and colorful style Meeha! I think you have funny days! :D

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    1. Thank you, Lisa, today is the second day of sunshine after 2 very dark months and I am feeling full of energy :) But at home I am still very lazy with the little projects that need to be done.

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  13. Meeha Wow! Love that purple wall!You have a fantastic sense for material mix and colours

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  14. Gorgeous! What a stunning vignette. I feel more Spring-like already!

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    1. Thank you, I really, really think spring will finally arrive, too!

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  15. So pretty and cheerful! I'm going to have to make some now!

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    1. I'm so glad you like it, Jen! Also, it is super-easy to make (just make sure you use a quality glue)

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  16. How cute! I LOVE bunting--so fun! I found you on the Feature Yourself Friday Link Party! Thanks for sharing!

    ~Abby =)

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    1. Thank you, Abby, the crepe paper bunting is very easy and super-fun to make!

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  17. Very pretty! This looks so great on the purple wall too!

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    1. Thanks a million, Lisa! The purple wall is a great backdrop for many of my decor DIYs and I painted it myself :)

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  18. I would LOVE it if you shared this in my Spring/Easter Linky Party! You can find it here: http://littlemomprairie.blogspot.com/p/blog-round-up.html

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  19. Hello Friend! Guess what? THIS lovely post will be featured at Smart School House for Whimsy Wednesday! The new party and your feature will go live later today. See you soon!

    Kelly from Smart School House
    Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SmartSchoolHouse
    Google+https://plus.google.com/u/0/111902135882668872474/posts

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  20. What a cute and fun idea! Love this, thanks so much for linking up this week at Crafty Tuesday!

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  21. Oh I love the colours - so pretty!

    I would love for you to link up at the Mommy Archive - we're focusing on beautiful bunting this week, Alice x

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