8. Tassel Garland and Banner
Tassels are synonymous with graduation ceremonies, making a DIY tassel garland a highly appropriate and whimsical decoration for your party venue. You can easily create your own tassels using tissue paper, metallic foil, or yarn in colors that coordinate with the graduate’s school. To make a tissue paper tassel, fold a sheet of tissue paper in half, cut thin fringes along the open edge stopping an inch before the fold, roll the paper tightly along the uncut center crease, twist it to form a loop, and secure it with a drop of hot glue.
String these handmade tassels along a length of thick baker’s twine or metallic ribbon, spacing them evenly to create a full, festive garland. This versatile decoration can be draped across the front of the food and beverage tables, hung along mantlepieces, or used to frame doorways. The light, airy nature of the tassels adds a sense of movement and celebration to any room, transforming simple walls into festive focal points with minimal effort.