St. Patrick’s Day Backdrop

 

Christina shared this simple St. Patricks Day backdrop DIY in the Spring 2014 issue of EPM.  I just love this idea!

Here is a quick and easy St.Patrick’s Day Backdrop. Almost everyone has made a paper chain when they were a kid. This is a fast way to add some color behind your display, and an easy way to get your kids involved!

Step one – supplies – I purchased a pack of assorted green cardstock at Michael’s Craft Store. You’ll need a paper cutter (or scissors), a stapler, clear thread, and clear tape.

Step two- To make one chain, you’ll need 4 sheets of 8 1/2 x 11″ paper. Cut each paper into 8 strips. Using your stapler, connect each strip of paper to the next. I kept to one color per chain, but you can mix it up if you want.

Step three- Once you have all your chains made, string them onto the clear thread. Make a loop on each end. Attach each loop to the wall (I used a thumb tack). Using the clear tape, add a piece between each chain -it will keep the chains spaced just how you want them & no one will be able to see the tape.

Step four – finished product. (Chocolate covered oreo’s by 4 Kids Cakes, Nutcracker is from Michaels Craft.)

Look for more of Christina’s work on Facebook and in future issues of EPM!

 

Tags : 4 Kids Cakes, DIY, Everyday Party Magazine, St. Patrick's Day