![DIY Multicolored Tissue Garland](https://www.handmadecharlotte.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/1-diy-paper-party-projects.jpg)
We’re only a couple of days into the New Year, and we’ve already hit that point: stir-crazy. It probably doesn’t help that the entire country has been in the grip of a “polar vortex,” causing temps to plummet! So, finding things to do inside is becoming a high priority at our household.
Plus, we have a birthday party to prepare for this weekend. As a blogger I always feel a little guilty when I admit we’re having the party somewhere other than our home. But our home is in such a state of chaos, you wouldn’t want to come over here!
Maybe we could make a garland to drape around the lovely kids art studio that’s hosting our little shindig. That seems doable, right? Even if you don’t have a party coming up, these crafts—including the garland—are a perfect quick fix on these cold days.
![DIY Tissue Paper Bowls](https://www.handmadecharlotte.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2-diy-paper-party-projects.jpg)
DIY Tissue Paper Bowls
visit Design Mom for the tutorial
Look at this, you can kill two birds with one stone: organization and crafting all at once. I love adding pretty bowls to dressers and tables to hold all the flotsam and jetsam we accumulate.
![DIY Tissue Paper Cards](https://www.handmadecharlotte.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/3-diy-paper-party-projects.jpg)
DIY Tissue Paper Cards
visit Mad Mim for the tutorial
Anyone still have the elusive goal of writing thank you cards post-holiday season? Here’s a quick way to make them and get that resolution taken care of.
![DIY Tissue Paper Lantern](https://www.handmadecharlotte.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/4-diy-paper-party-projects.jpg)
DIY Tissue Paper Lantern
visit A Bubbly Life for the tutorial (pictured project via martha stewart)
Upgrade a room in a snap—especially if you buy the precut tissue paper circles. That’s my kind of DIY these days: fast and furious!
![DIY Geometric Lanterns](https://www.handmadecharlotte.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/5-diy-paper-party-projects.jpg)
DIY Geometric Lanterns
visit Oh Happy Day for the tutorial
Now here’s an awesome update on all of those tissue paper flowers and lanterns out there—what a great modern shape! It reminds me of a classy mid-century modern home.
![DIY Tissue Paper Accordion Bursts](https://www.handmadecharlotte.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/accordion-bursts.jpg)
DIY Tissue Paper Accordion Bursts
visit A Subtle Revelry for the tutorial
I just love the layers in these easy fan decorations—a series of them across a wall would be a fun burst of color in any kids’ room, or for a party too.
Pictured at the top of this post: DIY Multicolored Tissue Garland; visit Pizzazzerie for the tutorial.