Create Your Own: Ruffled Streamers with Balloons

Hello there.

It’s another series for the ‘tipid’ mommies out there who are low on the budget but high on the inspiration!

In today’s #CYO, we will be creating a makeshift curtain made of balloons and ruffled streamers.

This is a cute decoration you can do at home with the family where the materials may be just lying around the house.

Let’s get started!

What you’ll need are:

– Scissors
– Balloons
– Air pump
– Ribbons
– Nylon string
– Crepe paper (or you can opt for Japanese paper or whatever fits your fancy)
– Thin clear strips (you may use plastic covers)
– Sticky tape (or paste)
– Scotch tape

Optional: Embezzlements

Instructions:

BALLOONS

a.) Start with the balloons. Inflate the balloons and tie the bottom. Make sure the sizes are in full (or whichever size you may want to fit in with the theme).

b.) After inflating the balloons, tie the end. You may use a wide ribbon to add some flair to it.

c.) Then tie the string on the end of the balloon and set it aside. Make sure to have a loop to end to anchor this to the ceiling later on.

source: gsfool

FRINGES

d.) Get your crepe paper then cut it into 1-2 inch strips.

e.) Once these are cut, get your plastic cover. Cut into thin strips (cut into 0.5 to 1 inch strips) depending on the number of fringes you’ll use. If you don’t have plastic cover, you can use thin strips of cartolina for this.

f.) Place your sticky tape on the plastic cover (or if you’re using cartolina, place a thin layer of paste).

g.) Now it’s time to fringe! Pinch the crepe paper as you go. This is not a perfect art so you can go random with the spacing of your pinches as long as you don’t have flat bits.

h.) Then work on another layer on the other end. This will give you a two-way fringe to give it an illusion that it’s ‘sewn’. (If you‘re using paste, you may need to let it dry first before working on another layer of fringe.) Make sure to have a loop on the end to anchor the fringe.

inspiration source: natashaburns

The FUN part:

i.) Use the loop to serve as an anchor by using a scotch tape. Layer the balloons and fringes accordingly. Use different heights for this.

j.) You can also add fun embellishments on your fringes and have fun with it! Add badges, pictures or small candies to make the fringe more interesting.

And there you have it! A simple but fun decoration that you can quickly create within an hour or so. It’s a fun activity you can do with the family or friends and will make great decorations for birthdays, baptismals and other special events without spending much!

This is it for today’s CYO. Hope you can join us again next time for that ‘tipid’ facts for all mommies out there.

Until the next post. 🙂

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Create Your Own: Homemade Lollies

Who doesn’t want lollies?

These goodies are great treats to give to kids during a birthday or other special events (even these bring relief to kiddos visiting for a doctor’s appointment).

Lollies come in various shapes, sizes, colors and flavors. And you can create these brightly colored goodies in the comforts of your home. In today’s CYO, we’re going to create these simple treats for the young – and the young at heart.

source: youtube

Let’s get started!

You’ll need the following ingredients:

12 stick (regular balloon stick may work with this or depending on your mold)
1 cup of sugar
Half a cup of water
2 tablespoon of corn syrup (if possible, go for the lighter ones)
4 to 8 drops of food coloring (go crazy and get imaginative with the color combinations!)
2 to 3 drops of flavoring oil of choice (these may be purchased in local stores)

Optional: Use a mold to create smooth shapes.

Instructions:

a.) Get a large baking sheet (if you don’t have any, you can improvise and use large rectangular containers).

b.) Arrange the sticks on the sheet, making sure that it has a 4-inch gap from each other.

c.) Place your saucepan on moderate heat, combining your sugar, corn syrup and water. Stir all ingredients in the pan until sugar is dissolved. Cover the saucepan and heighten the heat, and boil this for a minute to make sure all crystals are wash down. Remove the cover until the thermometer registers 310 Fahrenheit (make sure you’re using a candy thermometer for this). If you don’t have a candy thermometer, you just needed to check the pan every once in a while to make sure that all candies are melted.

d.) Remove the saucepan from the stove and place it on a wire rack or leave it on your stove for 5 minutes to cool for a bit.

e.) Add flavoring oil and stir until the color is even (or design according to your preference).

f.) Get your spoon and pour the mixture on top of the lollipop stick, making a circular shape (as best as you can) of about 2 to 3 inches in diameter.

source: kidcrave

g.) Leave these formed lollies to cool completely for the shape to take form and the candy to harden.

h.) Get the wrapper (you can customize it and print out pictures or colorful designs to give it a more customized feel).

i.) Secure the candy with a colorful tie (or ribbon).

You can do this with the kids or have the family help out. Add fun to these simple treats by adding trinkets or uniquely shaped candies in the center.

Not only are these real money-savers, they make for a unique giveaway fit for any occasion!

This is it for today’s CYO.

Until next post!

#funwithin

Create Your Own: Partyhat Goodie Bags

Hello there.

It has been a while since our last post.

First, what is CYO?

CYO is a recently launched series to help thrifty moms and dads create their own party items without breaking a hole in their wallet.

Now that’s done, let’s get started.

This is a fun and easy to do activity that your kids can help you out with.

In today’s topic, we’re going to guide you how to create your own partyhat bags using only the following materials:

– Partyhats of choice (You can purchase them in local partyshops in your neighborhood)
– Some crepe paper or art paper
– Decorative scissors (or you can opt for a plain one)
– Strings or ribbons
– Glue

Instructions:

a.) First, you’ll need to cut the corners of your partyhats (2 in this case). Cut the edges to create a smooth and rounded curve.

b.) Once this is done, get your crepe paper or art paper. Create a paper-bag type pattern to fit in all your goodies. Make sure that the form is close to your partyhat’s pattern. There should be a 1 to 2 inches allowance away from the edges to keep it looking ‘clean’ and polished.

c.) Paste your formed crepe paper or art paper ‘bag’ inside the partyhats.

d.) Ready your treats, dump ‘em and these are good to go!

You can get creative and put on stickers and other personalized tags. This solid trick should help keep your expenses down without compromising the quality of your kid’s birthday party.

We hoped you like our first CYO post. We’ll be uploading more makeshifts where CYO-ers can enjoy and get things done on a thrifty budget.

Until the next post!

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