The daughter of a very good friend of mine is having a Hawaiian-themed birthday party next month and I wanted to make her something special. So, I came up with the idea of making a paper lei. The little girl's favorite color is pink, so I knew the typical bright, Hawaiian color palette wouldn't work, so I decided to use some pretty pastels instead. I found all the supplies I needed at Target. I started with these beaded bracelets that I found in the Dollar Spot.
The beads on the bracelets were the perfect size.
All they needed was some pink paint.
I had my younger daughter help me with the painting.
After we finished painting the beads, we cut them off the strings and allowed them to dry. Next, I cut out a bunch of paper flowers using some paper punches and some pretty scrapbook paper that I also found at Target (in the scrapbook aisle, of course!).
Ideally, I would suggest that you use two-sided paper or card stock for these flowers (to give them some more stability), but I really wanted to use this paper, so I just glued two flower shapes back to back.
Next, I punched some holes in the middle of the paper flowers.
Then, it was time to start stringing. I used seam binding, but you could use thin ribbon, string, or heavy duty thread.
I just alternated the flowers and the beads, but you could make any pattern you want. Next time, I think I'll vary the size and shape of the flowers for added visual interest.
That's it! A pretty paper lei that can be customized in your choice of colors, patterns, and shapes!
Happy Tuesday!
:-)
Jessica
How fabulous (all your ideas are) and inexpensive. I always look forward to your blog! You inspire me so many ways.
Posted by: Velvet | July 28, 2009 at 01:12 PM
What a super idea! Fun, cute & easy ~ and the price is great too. What a lucky little girl!
Love Target Tuesday!
Posted by: Marie | July 28, 2009 at 02:01 PM
How lovely!
Posted by: HeidiAnn | July 28, 2009 at 02:31 PM
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO cute!
Posted by: Kelley | July 28, 2009 at 03:45 PM
Adorable - thank you for sharing this :)
Posted by: Paula | July 28, 2009 at 05:56 PM
so pretty....so pink....so adorable...add them all together and you got pure inspiration from "such pretty things".
Please come to my home and create!
Posted by: koralee | July 28, 2009 at 06:36 PM
So fabulous!!! What a great idea!
Posted by: Kim @ The TomKat Studio | July 29, 2009 at 10:45 AM
Jessica
How candy colored beautiful! Lori
Posted by: Lori | July 30, 2009 at 02:02 AM
Your creativity is endless, isn't it? I'm still smiling as I type this. I just adore your blog, your photos, your ideas! Thank you!
Posted by: Leslie Anne | July 30, 2009 at 02:14 AM
Such a brilliant idea! They are super cute!
Posted by: Christina | July 30, 2009 at 07:58 PM
Love the flowers, colors, paper and finished project! How clever ^o^CM2
Posted by: CM2 | July 31, 2009 at 09:59 AM
These are super cute! Love this idea!
Rachel
Posted by: Rachel | August 01, 2009 at 04:05 PM
What a neat idea :)
Posted by: Berlin | August 02, 2009 at 07:08 PM
What a creative idea! You did such a good job. Can't wait to see what you come up with next.
Posted by: Rachel | August 03, 2009 at 10:19 PM
Loooooove it!!!
I just featured it on my blog! I am a new fan of yours!!! you're so creative!
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Posted by: Elizabeth | August 09, 2010 at 11:33 AM