[Birthday] Handmade decoration ideas using construction paper
Decorating for a birthday party is something we find ourselves pondering every year, isn’t it?
With so many decoration items available at 100-yen shops, many people make good use of them.
There’s a wide variety to choose from—paper fans, balloons, garlands, tinsel, and more.
In this article, we’ll introduce classic decoration ideas using construction paper!
There are plenty of items you can make with just construction paper, and if you use colored paper, they’ll look fantastic.
Use these tips as inspiration to create a wonderful birthday party!
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[Birthday] Handmade decoration ideas using construction paper (11–20)
flower decoration
How about decorating your birthday party by sticking paper flowers on windows and walls? First, cut construction paper into long, narrow strips and stack them so they overlap.
Cut three sizes, all 3 cm wide, with lengths of 20 cm, 25 cm, and 30 cm so that each one is slightly longer.
Prepare eight strips of each size, curl each strip into a loop, bundle them together, and staple the ends.
Apply double-sided tape to the outer parts so the petals will stick together.
Put double-sided tape in the center as well, and attach a round piece of yellow construction paper.
Using your favorite colors of paper will create a bright, cheerful atmosphere!
Easy and cute! How to make flowers
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♬ Warm and Puffy – Moppy Sound
Let’s make a cute flower-shaped wall decoration.
If you use a template, you can mass-produce them, and although they’re simple, the flowers turn out very cute.
First, prepare your template.
Create it so that its angle matches the angle you get when a circle is folded into thirds.
As long as the angle is correct, having a variety of sizes—both large and small—makes it even cuter.
On a round backing, attach petals cut symmetrically according to the template.
It’s simple, yet it has a hint of Scandinavian style and looks very charming.
Using a single color or multiple colors both work well.
Give it a try!
Flower wall made with colored construction paper
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♬ Escort – Moppysound
This is a wall decoration made simply by stapling long, narrow strips of colored construction paper.
The simple shape is beautiful in its own way.
First, prepare longer and shorter strips of colored paper.
Stack a long strip and a short strip together and staple them.
Make eight of these, then staple the neighboring petals to each other.
Finally, glue a circle of colored paper in the center to finish.
Using different colors for the long and short strips looks very pretty, and using light and dark shades also looks great.
Give it a try!
8 tear-and-make flower decorations
By tearing colored construction paper into various shapes, you can create a very lovely venue decoration.
Since you tear it by hand, the irregular look doesn’t seem like a mistake and actually comes across as artistic, which is really interesting.
By rolling it, stapling it, wrapping it around a straw, or pressing it against the back end of a felt-tip pen to crumple it, you can make several kinds of beautiful flowers.
Because colored construction paper feels somewhat thick, many people might never think to tear it—but that very quality creates a delightful texture.
photo garland
This is a decoration idea where you attach clips to a wire and tuck in your favorite photos to create a garland-like display.
The key point is which photos you choose—pay attention to the overall color balance when arranged, and display memorable photos that suit the situation.
Since the wire and clips are made of sturdy materials, it’s recommended to print the photos on thicker stock as well to create a cohesive look.
Alternatively, using a variety of clip types on purpose can add a colorful, lively feel.
Minecraft Garland
There are lots of enemy characters in the world of Minecraft, right? Creepers, zombies, Endermen—if you enjoy playing Minecraft, you probably have at least one favorite character.
So how about making a garland inspired by those characters? Garlands are great for decorating your room and can also be used as birthday decorations.
They’re easy to make with colored construction paper or felt, so they’re perfect as gifts, too!
[Birthday] Handmade decoration ideas using construction paper (21–30)
paper chest
Here’s an idea for a paper-crafted chest! In the world of Minecraft, you can make a chest out of wood to store materials you can’t carry around.
If you play the game, you’ll probably make this chest early on.
So for a birthday, how about making a paper chest as a gift? You can download the template, cut it out with a craft knife, and assemble it according to the instructions.
If you print it larger and use thick paper or cardstock, it could work as a small storage box!
In conclusion
We’ve introduced some handmade decoration ideas using construction paper! What did you think? Some of them didn’t even look like they were made from construction paper, right? But the great thing is that decorations made with construction paper are surprisingly easy to create! Find ideas that match your theme and be sure to add them to your decorations!