I made these mini tassels for La La’s new room and they have been a big hit. They couldn’t be easier to make and I thought I’d share how. Because if I (the craft challenged girl) can make these, anybody can.
Here is what you’ll need . . .
1 : : Pretty string – you’ll need 2 per tassel (you can find this type of string at craft stores)
2 : : Cardboard – cut the cardboard the length you’d like your tassels to be (mine measures at about 4 1/4)
3 : : Glue Gun
And it goes a little something like this . . .
ONE : : take one end of the string + wrap it around the cardboard (not too tightly) until the entire skein is wrapped around the cardboard. TWO : : Add on the 2nd skein the same way you did the first. THREE : : leave a small tail at the end. FOUR + FIVE : : gingerly slip your fingers under the string and remove the cardboard. SIX : : slip one finger through the top of the loop + wrap the tail around the loop several times. SEVEN :: leave a small tail which you can then tie into a small loop knot on the back. EIGHT : : glue the knot on the backside to secure the hold. NINE : : after the glue has dried, cut through the loop at the very bottom to make the fringe. TEN: : voila!!
Then hang it up like this and pat yourself on the back:
And if you haven’t seen La La’s room makeover you can see it here + watch the fun little video here.
images :Meghan Rose Steinman / la la LOVELY
nani
Commented on September 25th, 2012 at 5:52pm
oh. i am so going to make this garland. It’s lovely.
Samira
Commented on September 25th, 2012 at 10:18pm
this is such a cute and great idea!
Uncle Beefy
Commented on September 26th, 2012 at 12:02am
Now why didn’t I think of that?!?! SO cute! :)
Trina
Commented on September 27th, 2012 at 9:39pm
Thank you!
Colleen / Inspired to Share
Commented on September 26th, 2012 at 1:18pm
This is so sweet and I love your detail shots for the how-to! :)
Trina
Commented on September 27th, 2012 at 9:39pm
Thanks, Colleen! xo . t
amy
Commented on September 26th, 2012 at 2:12pm
lovely!! what did you use to keep them up? nails? screws? looks pretty in the pic…
Trina
Commented on September 27th, 2012 at 9:41pm
Tacked a nail in the wall at each end and then strung the tassels on gold wire (I think I actually got it from the jewelry making section at Michaels’). Delicate and pretty. Then I just wrapped the wire around the nail head several times to secure it.
Jess
Commented on September 29th, 2012 at 8:58am
This would be cute as decoration for a party or for your home. Great idea.
paula
Commented on October 4th, 2012 at 10:44am
absolutely love this idea! The colors really are amazing!
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Lindsay
Commented on November 25th, 2013 at 12:33pm
Thanks for sharing such a cute tutorial! The tassels are adorable, and I love the colors you chose as well! I linked back to this post in a recent blog post I wrote about some yarn-ish type inspirations. http://www.lovecityblog.com/2013/11/yarn-love-tassels-blankets-and-more.html
Trina
Commented on November 25th, 2013 at 10:11pm
thank you so much…and thanks for linking too! xo . t
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