Make Tassel Party Decorations by 100LayerCake

Description

Beginner | 36 min

Taught by 100LayerCake

Learn how to make an assortment of tassels, big and small, with Jillian and Kristina – the creative masterminds behind 100 Layer Cake. Using a variety of materials, learn how to make festive cake toppers, napkins, wall hangings, and boutonnieres -- all featuring your pretty handmade tassels. This class provides endless inspiration to help you custom-create DIY wedding and party décor essentials.

Learn how to:

Make small embroidery thread tassels
Make large yarn tassels
Make tassel cake toppers
Attach tassels to cloth napkins
Make a tassel boutonniere
Make a tassel wall hanging

What you’ll get:

Lean how to make an assortment of tassels for wedding and party décor
7 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
Detailed supply list
Step-by-step instruction by the expert instructors of wedding site 100LayerCake
The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students

Chapters

Introduction
Overview00:36

Materials
Materials01:49

How to Make Tassels
Tassels 10106:23

Tassel Projects
Make a tassel cake topper05:40
Make tassel napkins05:47
Make tassel boutonnieres04:25
Make a tassel wall hanging07:08

Styling Tips
How to style a tassel-themed dessert table04:21

Materials

Here’s what you’ll need:

Materials:

Hot glue gun
Scissors
Embroidery thread in a variety of colors
Paper embroidery spools
Small scrap of foam core
Thread
Brooch backings (for boutonnieres)
Large safety pins (for boutonnieres)
Belt buckles (for boutonnieres)
Small bits of suede or gold leather (optional; for boutonnieres)
Wooden beads (optional; for boutonnieres)
Baker’s twine (for cake topper)
Bamboo skewers (for cake toppers)
Cloth napkins (vintage or new)
Large wooden dowel (for wall hanging)
About 1200 yards of bulky yarn (Jillian and Kristina used about 10 skeins of Patons Roving for their wall hanging)
Basic craft or acrylic paint and paintbrush (for wall hanging)