Believe it or not, you can use plastic bags to craft some of the most eye-catching, cost-effective floral party decorations. In this guide, we’ll show you how to make plastic bag party decorations.
Follow the instructions below and make as many flowers as you like in whatever colour bin bag you find…
INSTRUCTIONS
It works a little like making pom poms.
1. Gather the three things you will need to make the pom poms
- plastic bin liners in the colour or colours of your choice,
- some fishing line,
- and a pair of scissors
(Small 12L bin liners are a good size and can be purchased from most supermarkets, for example Coles or Woolworths. For the the most variety in colours, order from online stores such as Amazon or Temu.)
2. Roll out your bin bags and cut off the tops and the bottoms.
3. Cut them in half.
Note: Depending on the brand, bag shapes may vary slightly. It may be easier to complete step 3 above after step 4 below.
4. Cut one side of the bag to make one long flat piece of plastic.
5. Cut in half again.
6. Lay 10 pieces of plastic evenly on top of each other.
7. Fold like a fan.
8. Tie in the middle with fishing line.
9. Curve each end with your scissors.
10. Fluff out your flower.
And it’s finished!
Make many, put your plastic bag party decorations on your party table or hang them, and add fairy lights as you please. Make them in two or three complimentary colours or shades of your party theme colours. Making party decorations with plastic bags is not only a fun and easy project, but it’s also a budget-friendly way to bring your event to life.
(For lighting ideas, see our Light Up Your Party Celebration blog.)