Crepe Paper Decorations – 25 Colorful Ideas

by Paul Ciocoiu · December 17, 2015

We will take a brief break today, in our incursion into the Christmas decorations of all sorts, and cast a curios glance at the crepe paper decorations. Those familiar with popular traditions and customs specific to this time of the year, especially in this part of the world, in Eastern Europe, are well aware of the full potential that lies in crepe paper. Accessible and easy to process, the crepe paper remains an open option when it comes to embellishing interiors before the winter holidays. So here are some crepe paper decorations that will inspire you, selecting just a few of the so many ideas available.

And since we are only a week away from Christmas, let’s start with ornaments that go well with this season, beautiful and full of color. Craft in different shapes, both for the Christmas tree and any corner that could use some original decorations: from wreaths, pine cones, to garlands and miniature trees. The paper will be a docile resource which will obey your imagination so that to turn into ornaments that will bedazzle your guests wherever you may hang them, on the front door or on the walls. Here are some examples in the images below.

Crepe paper decorations – original season ornaments

Flowers are also an option when it comes to playing with crepe paper and turning it into something eye catching. And speaking of them, let’s see some adorable crafts you can easily get, too. Play with colors so that to combine them and make interesting accents. Put the flowers together then to make a splendid wreath or crown.

Crepe paper decorations – different color flowers making fine visual accents

And since we have flowers, then let’s also call the butterflies or any other living shapes from nature. Speaking of silhouettes, make as many as imagination holds so the kids find in them the innocent beauty of some original and attractive toys.

Crepe paper decorations – play with children

And, as in many other cases, images speaks thousands of telling words so let’s cut the long story short and let you admire eloquent pictures showing the true potential that lies in a simple sheet of crepe paper.