"This year, it seems like everyone is leaning into nostalgia with their holiday decorations. From old-school colorful lights to tinsel trees, even Ralph Lauren Christmas, I am loving the campiness of it all. The absolute hottest holiday decoration, in fact, is something you might not have thought much about since grade school, and it'll cost you next to nothing, aside from perhaps an afternoon. You might have seen them all over your TikTok feed - that's right, this year's holiday hero is the paper chain garland."
"It's not just the fact that paper chains are a cute, eccentric decoration; paper chains are also inexpensive, reusable, and completely customizable. All you need to make your own paper chains is construction paper, scissors, and glue or tape."
"First, fold your paper in half twice and cut each piece into four strips. (If you don't want to spend your time cutting paper, you can even buy precut strips!) About an inch or so wide is fine, though I've also seen lots of people create thicker garlands with wider strips. Once you have your desired number of strips, fold the first strip into a loop. Secure the loop with glue or tape."
Holiday decorating trends emphasize nostalgic, colorful styles with paper chain garlands emerging as a popular, low-cost option shared widely on social media. Paper chains require only construction paper, scissors, and glue or tape, and can be made from precut strips or hand-cut widths ranging from about one inch to chunkier sizes. Construction involves forming each strip into a loop, linking subsequent strips through existing loops, and securing with tape or glue until reaching desired length. Garlands can be embellished with tinsel, ribbon, or shaped into stars, diamonds, and chunky chains for a more elaborate look. Paper chains are reusable and customizable.
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