Crepe Paper Wisteria
Supplies ($10)
Crepe Paper in Various colors of purples and pinks
Scissors
Embroidery Thread
Metal Hoop
Directions
Cut 3”-4” wide strips of crepe paper
Fold about 2-2.5″ lengths all the way across until you have a neat rectangle (it’s okay if there’s a tiny bit leftover at the end). This will help you be able to cut multiple petals at a time and make it easier to keep sizing consistent.
Cut a balloon shape out of the rectangle (you will be cutting several petals at the same time). Make sure the grain of the crepe paper is horizontal to the balloon shape.
Twist the narrow end of the “balloon” 2-3 times. Fold the twist inward on itself toward the center of the petal. Gently shape the petal into a curve.
Keep going until you have plenty of petals in every color you plan to use. I wanted each strand to be slightly different, so for some, I used 12 dark purple, 10 medium purple, and 8-9 pink. For others, I used 10 dark, 15 medium, and 12 light.
Cut a length (as long as you like–I did about 15-20 inch lengths) of embroidery thread (you can also just use a double strand of regular thread). Thread your needle and tie a knot at the end.
Poke the needle through the “knot” you created by twisting and folding. The petal should open downward, so start with the darkest color you plan to use and work your way up to the top. Repeat with all the petals. Arrange petals facing opposite directions to create more dimension (rather than stacking them perfectly one on top of the other).
Continue threading petals on the strands, and make enough strands that you have a nice cluster.
Tie to craft hoop and hang like a chandelier