From humble beginnings in the kindergarten class rooms, it looks like paper chains are set for a big revival for this years spring and summer parties.
In a nostalgic throwback to parties of yesteryear, paper chains not only look great but are simple and fun to make. If you're thinking of using paper chains to decorate a child's party, it's a great way to get the child involved in the decorating process, or if you're wanting to DIY your decorations for any other event, paper chains are simple and quick to make.
Simply cut strips of paper (length and width can vary depending on the look you're going for, generally 20cm by 4cm works well) and make a circle and glue the ends to secure.
Think about different types of papers for different types of effects; a child's birthday would look great with bright block colours, whilst a wedding would look pretty with white lace cut paper strips (see Picture 1). Have a look at a few examples below taken from Pinterest:
