Make your own leis for a tropical party.
Make tropical flower leis with brightly colored tissue paper and a few other craft supplies at home. The process is simple enough for children to participate in the creation of the leis as well. Whether you are making a Hawaiian Halloween costume, planning a tropical-themed party or just looking for a fun craft activity for a rainy day, tissue paper leis are an option with little mess or complication.
Instructions
1. Cut a length of yarn with scissors as long as you want your lei.
2. Tie a knot at one end of the yarn.
3. Cut a green drinking straw into 1-inch segments with scissors.
4. Slide a green bead or drinking straw segment onto the yarn.
5. Cut several flower shapes from different colors of tissue paper.
6. Punch holes in the center of each flower shape with a hole punch.
7. Thread the end of the yarn through the hole in the center of one of the flowers and follow it with a segment of straw or a bead. Alternate between beads or straw segments and flowers until the yarn is covered.
8. Tie the un-knotted end of the lei to the knotted end. Your lei is ready to wear.
Tags: drinking straw, tissue paper, with scissors