Though I was only 2 when then 80s officially started, there is just something about the late 80s/early 90s that holds a special place in my heart ... teased bangs, tight rolled jeans, slouch socks, Keds with the curly shoe strings (or none at all!), Jamz, Milli Vanilli, NKOTB, puff paint, Punky Brewster, Saved by the Bell, Rainbow Brite, The Smurfs, scratch & sniff stickers to put in sticker books ... what wasn't there to love?
So this year? I am ringing in 34 in a few weeks with a totally rad 80s party! Which means you (lucky, lucky readers!) get to see all the fun DIY party food, decorations, ideas, etc. It's like, going to be epic!
Let's kick off the party and go back in time with ...
80s Party Fortune Teller Garland
You'll need neon cardstock and string/twine/thread ... oh, and some mad folding skills!
I am a visual learner, so let me show you in pictures how to fold these (and I didn't even have to look up a tutorial online ... it's like riding a bike, ha ha!).
1. Cut an 8.5 x 8.5 inch square from your cardstock - save the leftover pieces for our next project! Fold the cardstock into a triangle, unfold it and fold it the other way. Once opened, you end up with the picture above.
2. Fold each point of the square into the very center of the square where your two folds met.
3. Flip this square over and fold each corner in again to the center. (This is the inside of your fortune teller.)
4. Now, maneuver your fingers inside the big flaps (the back of picture 3 above) and draw them up until you have the fortune teller you can open and close.
I folded 8 fortune tellers - 2 in each color of my cardstock. Now, you can either punch a small hole to string these together or use needle/thread to string them up. Drape them at a table or in a doorway for a neon throwback to the 80s!!
With party planning in full swing, I will be sharing several more easy 80s party projects using this same neon card stock ... it would be radical if you would like, stop by!
More Totally Rad 80s Party Ideas
- 80s Party - BIG REVEAL!!!
- Check out my 80s Party Pinterest Board for more inspiration!
twelve-O-eight says
So...everything you described about the 80's brought back some sa-weet memories! I may even don some slouchy socks today 🙂 Super cute project, hugs
Tanya 🙂
Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says
That is totally FUN 😉 Love the shades you picked!!!
Carrie Barron says
Wonderful! Happy Birthday! I'll be 34 on my next birthday, also. I remember Milli Vanilli because my sixth grade class had two lab rats named Milli and Vanilli. We were so upset when we found out they had lip synced. 🙁 Thanks for sharing!
Blessings,
Carrie
http://fiveseventeenrepurposing.blogspot.com
Heather says
What a great idea! I love neon and anything 80's - pinning this project for future birthday celebrations 🙂
Steph @ Crafting in the Rain says
How fun and bright! I'll celebrate the same number later this year 🙂
Margaux at YoungNesters says
Very cool! Looks fun for kids to make as well, for Christmas or birthdays in all different colors. Visiting from Southern Lovely link party.
Katherines Corner says
what a fun idea, Thank you for sharing. I enjoyed my visit to your lovely blog. Hugs. P.S. I invite you to join us for tomorrows linky party ( blog hop)
Jill says
What a fun idea for a garland!!
Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a fabulous week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/
Brenda says
Super cute idea!
Printabelle says
My friends and I had so much fun with those in school! Love your bright colors!
Meeha Meeha says
Neon craze but looking soooo beautiful! I'm sure gonna steal the origami pattern one day 🙂
Claire @ a little something in the meantime . . . says
Love this! I was born in 1980 so the 80s were my childhood. Everything you listed strikes a chord with me! I have a friend who is a diehard 80s fan and hosted an 80s birthday in highschool. It was SO tacky but so awesome! Favourite part? Tracking down some 80s attire to wear at the party! We looked ridiculous!
Have fun celebrating!
So Domesticated says
These look like sooo much fun!
Tami Von Zalez says
We used to make those all the time when I was a child - thanks for the memories.
Popping in from Shabby's link party.
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Allison {A Glimpse Inside} says
I LOVED the fortune teller game!! This is just too cute!
Thanks for linking up to this week's Catch a Glimpse party! I included this in my Feature Friday post! http://www.aglimpseinsideblog.com/2012/08/feature-friday-76.html
Rose Jes says
Love this!
Carol, The Answer Is Chocolate says
How creative is this?! What a fun idea for a garland. Thanks for sharing at this week's BFF Open House.
AmieAnn says
This is soo cute! Love the 80's inspiration.. great throw back to our childhood, huh? Neon is awesome!
Thanks so much for sharing with the Pink Hippo Party!
xoxo
Amie @ Pinkapotamus
Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon says
I loved the fortune teller game! What a fabulous idea for a garland! Can't wait to see the rest of the fun party goodies! Have a great week!
Take care,
Trish
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Malory {Snips & Spice} says
How fun! I love the bright colors. Thanks for sharing at Snips and Spice Sunday Slice!
Anonymous says
omg im doing a project on these !#
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