Search

How to make paper Hawaii lei? – DIY

DIY project: How to make a paper Hawaii lei, necklace
Some weeks ago, I was a decorator of my friend’s bridal shower. I wanted to create a special and spectacular necklace that showed we’re in the same celebrating group. So I searched on the internet to find out how to make paper Hawaii necklace, called lei. I found some instructions but I created my own version.

As the decorating colors were pink and green I bought different shades of pink crepe papers. However, the bride-to-be had a white floral necklace.

 
Here is my first and documented DIY project 🙂
 
 
DIY: How to make paper Hawaii lei, necklace
 
 

What will you need?

[ulist icon=”fa-check-circle”]
  • 4 different colors crepe papers
  • scissors
  • some kind of yarn
  • a big needle
  • tape measure or ruler
  • sellotape – optional
[/ulist]

 

DIY: How to make paper Hawaii lei, necklace, needed items

 

Let’s see the steps

First, I decided to make 9 flowers so I cut out 9 pieces of 7cm x 7cm squares of each color. After I put them on-top of each other – light top and dark bottom.

 

DIY: How to make paper Hawaii lei, necklace

 

DIY: How to make paper Hawaii lei, necklace
 

 

After that, I put my finger in the middle, folded up the layers and I strongly twisted the bottom. If you want, you can put some sellotape of the bottom of the flower but it’s not necessary. Then I slightly pull down and lifted the edges of the papers, until I was satisfied with the look of the flower.

 

DIY: How to make paper Hawaii lei, necklace, flower

 

DIY: How to make paper Hawaii lei, necklace, flower

 

DIY: How to make paper Hawaii lei, necklace, flowers

 

After that, I laced the yarn into the big needle and carefully pierced the flower over the twisted part to passes each layer.

 

DIY: How to make paper Hawaii lei, necklace

 

DIY: How to make paper Hawaii lei, necklace

 

Finally, I knotted the end of the yarn and finished the necklace 🙂

 

DIY: How to make paper Hawaii lei, necklace

 

As I mentioned in the beginning of the post, I made a monochrome, white necklace to the bride-to-be.

 
DIY: How to make paper Hawaii lei, necklace, the white version for the bride-to-be

 

I hope you like my paper Hawaii leis, necklaces 🙂

 

DIY: Hawaii lei, necklaces for the bridal party

 

Did you liked it? Share the Post:
TAGS:

Do you need help?

I'm here to help you determine your seasonal color palette and suitable style to create a chic and clever wardrobe.
Check out my renewed Your Unique Palette or Your Unique Wardrobe Guides!

Let's chat:

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Start the new season with your power colors and style!

20% Off

Summer sale until 31st of August!

Use the code: summer2023 on the Cart page!