April 29, 2013

DIY paper banners for Cinco de Mayo


Several blogs offer instructions for making simplified papel picado (perforated paper) banners. These would be fun to whip up for a Cinco de Mayo shindig or birthday party. Find directions here:
Papel picado streamers by Studio DIY
Papel picado in purple and pink at Green Wedding Shoes
A downloadable template for papel picado from Happy Thought
Arrow-inspired garland by Lovely Indeed

Also see instructions for mini papel picado-inspired cupcake flags and straws. Consider succulents planted in cans for table decorations or party favors, too— like this or this. Little cacti are usually quite cheap at Home Depot.

14 comments:

  1. Thanks so much for including my papel picado streamers! Can't wait for Cinco de Mayo!

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  2. Seems to me I've seen little cacti used for placecard holders recently. How are yours doing?

    Mum

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  3. Well, the one Courtney uprooted went into the trash. The other one is doing great!

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  4. Courtney and Josie musta been in cahoots! ;)

    Mum

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  5. We're having a party this weekend and I'd love to try and make some of these!

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  6. Love these! I'll definitely have to check these out!

    xo,
    Katie
    hellolittlebean.com

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  7. Ooh, nice! My apartment could use some color.

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  8. BTW, you want to see a country bathes in orange? Check out Queen Beatrix' abdication and new King Of the Netherlands on 4/30/2013..., not a single person in the country not wearing orange :-)

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  9. Thanks for these links! What a fun project. Pinning!

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  10. Thank you for posting this! I have lots of ideas for my party on Monday (c'mon what Monday doesn't need a delayed Cinco De Mayo margarita?) thanks to the epic links you left!

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  11. lovely papel picado! and such warm colors... these would be great for other occasions as well... a kid's birthday party could use some of these...

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