These colorful streamers are so much fun to make, and are a great way to brighten up any outdoor space — they are completely waterproof! The girls had a blast, and we were left with very little clean up afterwards!
To make your own, lay down strips of inexpensive packaging tape with the sticky side up, and invite your child over to sprinkle bits of tissue paper on top.
This is a fun way to practice fine-motor skills, plus it is so bright and colorful!
Next, place another piece of packaging tape on top with the sticky side down. Press firmly along the strip. I cut each streamer into half width-wise, and then we decorated our backyard with these fun streamers!!
I love how they shine when the light goes through them!
The girls were so proud of their artwork!!
Have fun!!
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August 20th, 2010 on 6:32 pm
Dear Valerie,
Have you noticed that the birds by us have very unique nests?
Love Mark
August 22nd, 2010 on 11:20 pm
What can I say? Our birds have good taste in design!
August 20th, 2010 on 6:59 pm
Cool, cool, cool!
August 22nd, 2010 on 11:20 pm
Thanks, Vanessa!!
August 20th, 2010 on 7:37 pm
What a fun idea! You could even make different colors of streamers for a little color discrimination activity!
August 22nd, 2010 on 11:21 pm
Great idea!! Art and learning go hand-in-hand!
August 20th, 2010 on 8:01 pm
Love this idea, thanks for sharing!
August 22nd, 2010 on 11:21 pm
Yay!! Have fun!!
August 20th, 2010 on 8:52 pm
What a pretty and simple idea
August 22nd, 2010 on 11:22 pm
Thanks, Jenny! There’s really no wrong way to do this, and they are fun to make! Enjoy!!
August 20th, 2010 on 9:44 pm
such fun!
August 22nd, 2010 on 11:22 pm
Yes, and no clean up!! Have fun!
August 20th, 2010 on 10:04 pm
These are so bright and cheerful!
August 22nd, 2010 on 11:23 pm
Oh, we think bright colors make everything more fun!!
August 20th, 2010 on 11:12 pm
This is so cute! What a fun craft to do with your kids. I love it.
August 22nd, 2010 on 11:23 pm
Thanks so much, Bev!
August 20th, 2010 on 11:23 pm
Very pretty!
August 22nd, 2010 on 11:24 pm
Thanks! I love seeing them out on the tree — they make me smile! Have fun!!
August 20th, 2010 on 11:57 pm
I was thinking about creating a large ‘stained glass’ sheet for the window using the same process but the strips are great. They would look lovely as the strips up against a window and would have a bit of movement in breezes. The children would also be able to take their own home. Thanks for the great idea and have a lovely weekend
August 22nd, 2010 on 11:25 pm
Yay!!!! That is SUCH a good idea!! They will have so much fun making these, and they are very inexpensive too!! Have fun!!
August 21st, 2010 on 1:05 am
and just imagine that for a party
August 22nd, 2010 on 11:25 pm
Seriously!!! How fun would that be???
August 21st, 2010 on 1:11 am
Fantastic idea for party decorations
August 22nd, 2010 on 11:25 pm
They are so festive!! Have fun!!
August 21st, 2010 on 12:04 pm
Fantastic idea! I’ve done something similar with clear contact paper and tissue paper. But I love the idea of streamers with the packing tape. Definitely “borrowing” this idea.
August 22nd, 2010 on 11:26 pm
Yay!!! That makes me so happy!
August 21st, 2010 on 1:28 pm
Very colorful and pretty. Have a nice weekend.
August 22nd, 2010 on 11:26 pm
Thanks, Debby! xoxo
August 21st, 2010 on 3:54 pm
What an adorable idea! I have my sons birthday coming up and I’ll have to try it out. Thanks for the inspiration =)
August 22nd, 2010 on 11:27 pm
Oh, I would definitely have the kids make these as decorations for the party!! Lots of fun!!
August 21st, 2010 on 10:20 pm
Very cute!! I love this idea
August 22nd, 2010 on 11:27 pm
Thanks!! xoxo
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August 22nd, 2010 on 11:28 pm
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August 22nd, 2010 on 8:04 pm
Your yard must be the prettiest yard in the neighborhood! I bet all the birds hang out in your trees!
August 22nd, 2010 on 11:30 pm
Thank you!!! We love putting pretty decorations in the trees and showing the birds some love!
August 23rd, 2010 on 10:11 pm
Seriously – your backyard must be so fun to hang out in. It looks very colorful!
August 24th, 2010 on 9:54 am
So pretty!
August 25th, 2010 on 4:19 pm
Oh, perfect. I’d never have thought of this on my own, but I think I’ll be able to tie a colour lesson around it, too. Thank you!
September 1st, 2010 on 1:26 am
I combined this idea with your “glass” sculpture idea and came up with a working door for Ava’s “tent”. It turned out great! I put it on my blog and was sure to link back to your posts. Thanks for the inspiration!
October 23rd, 2010 on 2:55 am
This is so beautiful. Even if my “kids” (12 and 24) don’t want join in, I will be doing this myself.
May 3rd, 2011 on 11:04 pm
Love this idea – especially since they become decoration for the backyard. We made wind streamers using strips of fabric tied onto sticks. The kids had a blast running around with them.
May 27th, 2011 on 12:54 pm
Brilliant idea! I have used it as a link on my new site,
http://www.lovelifelovecraft.co.uk