Hawaiian paper beads. Hawaiian Party: DIY Costumes

When children grow up, it seems that the issue of birthdays is closed. Ah, no. Big children can also have fun and interest at themed parties. Let your child amaze the guests with his inventions and finds and invite everyone to his personal Hawaiian party. Moreover, now he can prepare everything himself, and you have fun and just help him.

Decor

Hawaii is a vibrant summer holiday destination. In Hawaii you need to have fun, relax, sing songs, dance, eat fruits. Therefore, our holiday decor will be just as summery and light - let there be flowers everywhere, fresh fruit and the sea.

The sea should have palm trees, and for the palm tree you will need 3-4 pineapples, palm leaves (or similar leaves, which can be ordered from flower shops or florists) and skewers for mini-kebabs.

First, cut off the tops of the pineapples. Try to cut straight so that the palm does not fall over. Remove the core from all pineapples except the first one. Since the first pineapple will be the basis for the palm tree, it must be stable.

When all the elements are ready, take the skewers. You will need 5 skewers for the lower part, and 4 for the upper one. Pierce the lower pineapple with skewers and place a new one on top.

To keep the leaves well, you can attach them with a hot glue gun. And the real palm tree is ready!

Place wicker baskets filled with pineapples, bananas, coconuts and mangos nearby. They will create a tropical mood. Here we should not forget about the popular skewers. They will add color to your dishes. And, in general, fruit compositions will greatly refresh the table and the holiday itself.

Also, for the ambience of the Hawaiian Islands, create a romantic corner. Find unusual flowers (not daisies, for example, but orchids). Collect pebbles on the street, or even better, by the sea, take a transparent container, immerse everything in water, and light candles. Depending on the colors, this composition can become a splash of color in your holiday interior.

There are never too many flowers at a Hawaiian party. Therefore, walls, curtains, and ceilings can be perfectly decorated with flower garlands.

Cloth

Clothes are important for a Hawaiian party. If there is an opportunity to spend a holiday by the pool, then of course, swimwear will be required. If not, invite the birthday girl or boy to make leis for their friends - an indispensable decoration for a Hawaiian birthday.

For one such garland, prepare 1 roll of crepe paper. The rolled crepe paper roll will need to be cut crosswise into 5 cm rolls. Then each roll will need to be sewn with thread along the strip, pulling it together in bunches. When you put the bunch on the needle, pull it together, and turn the paper that you pulled together clockwise. When one ribbon runs out, you can add a ribbon of a different color.

Flower leis are also easy to make from strips of crepe paper. Take the strip and twist it into a flower, turning the petals inside out. We tie the flowers one by one onto a long string. The more colors, the more beautiful the lei.

Skirts for girls can also be made from ropes or ribbons. Braid two ropes with a braid. Then take the ribbons, fold them in half and push the ends through your braid. You can simply tie it in knots. You can sew flowers onto the belt. And then the girls will be impossible to distinguish from Hawaiian beauties.

For the skirt, you can also use New Year’s “rain”, colored garbage bags with ties, or you can use straw, if, of course, you can find it.

Guests can wear straw hats, sunglasses, flip-flops, sandals and swimsuits.

Games

The most popular Hawaiian game is "Limbo" For it you will need a pole or rope decorated with ribbons and flowers. Children walk under this rope to the music. When all children pass once, the bar is lowered. The main condition is that you need to pass under the rope, leaning only backwards and not forwards. The most flexible participant wins!

“Pineapple”
Everyone knows the game where a ball is passed around in a circle accompanied by music. When the music stops, the one who has the ball in his hands dances, or recites a poem, or sings a song, etc. In our game we will replace the ball with a small pineapple, because this is Hawaii. And for older children, we will complicate the task and throw not one pineapple in a circle, but two in different directions. When the music ends, those who still have pineapples in their hands will have to dance together.

Hawaiian dances “Aloha, Hula”

You can learn the elements of hula dance, but this is not important for the holiday. In Hawaiian hello is “Aloha”. Music plays and the first participant says to someone in the circle: “Aloha, Sveta!” and shows a dance move. Everyone on the left hand of the presenter, in turn, begins to say “Aloha, Sveta!” and repeat the movement until this movement reaches Sveta. Then Sveta says: “Aloha, Misha!” and shows another movement. Everyone also repeats the new movement until it reaches Misha. Everyone has to greet someone. And if you like it more than once.

You can also prepare it for games hoops Wrap them in bright shiny paper and come up with various team tasks. For example, go through obstacles by spinning a hoop around your waist or on both wrists at the same time. You can place the hoops on the floor and jump into the middle, or you can place the hoops so that players climb over them. Also invite everyone to stand in a circle and hold hands. Then pass the hoop through the first participant, and then the hoop should go all the way to the end. You can throw not one hoop, but two or more, as many as you have in the house.

Cocktails

Fruit cocktails are perfect for a Hawaiian children's party.
For example, take 3 ripe bananas, 2 ripe mangoes, a spoonful of honey, and 50 grams of apple juice. Mix everything in a blender and serve in tall glasses.

Or you can make it from strawberries and low-fat milk/yogurt. It will turn out not tasty, but very tasty. Moreover, you can take not only fresh strawberries, but also mix directly frozen ones.
If you want, you can make a vegetable smoothie with tomatoes, carrots, young beets, avocados, cucumbers, and spinach.

Have fun at your Hawaiian party!

My children and I really love participating in themed events. One of these events was a Hawaiian photo session on the beach. Of course, the main attribute of such a photo session is the sea and sand. But you can’t do without costumes. The usual costume of a Hawaiian girl consists of a skirt and flower beads (lei). To complete the look, leave your feet bare, let your hair down and decorate your hair with flowers.

Master class: How to make a Hawaiian lei from corrugated paper.

Making your own Hawaiian lei is very easy and there is no need to buy it from the store.

To make flower beads we will need:

-Corrugated paper various colors*, I have blue and blue.

*If the event will take place near water, check the quality of the paper. It can be very faded and colored streaks will ruin your entire photo.

- Thick thread in order to string paper beads onto it. I used regular wool thread.

Big needle

Scissors

1. Unwind a piece about a meter long from a roll of corrugated paper and cut it off

2. Roll the cut piece into a new roll or simply fold it to form a narrow strip.

3. Measure 3 cm from the edge of the strip (this is the width of the future beads) and cut. We will use this piece as a sample.

4. In order not to measure 3 cm with a ruler each time, simply apply the sample to the folded paper and cut it.

5. Here we have such a bunch of beads.

6. We string paper ribbons onto a needle and thread. You need to string it with a stitch “forward needle” along the length of the paper tape.

7. The result should be an accordion like this.

8. Without removing the accordion from the needle, twist it with your hands. The more times you twist it, the more magnificent the bead will turn out. Smoke all the beads in one direction, otherwise they may unwind on the finished beads.

Hawaiian beads, or leis as they are commonly called on the islands, are a bright floral accessory that is invariably associated with celebration and unbridled fun. You shouldn’t give in to despondency, even if your vacation has long passed - you can add a touch of mischief and recklessness to drab everyday life, even in the rainy fall, by throwing a party in the Hawaiian style. To make the holiday authentic, we suggest making colorful Hawaiian beads with your own hands. Making such an accessory will not require much time, and the result will certainly make you smile even on the cloudiest day.

Bright leis made of corrugated paper: step-by-step master class

Hawaiian beads made from multi-colored strips of corrugated paper will look bright and festive, so they are ideal for a fun party. In addition, their production according to the proposed algorithm and step by step photos It won’t require a lot of time and effort - even a child can do this craft if desired. To create an accessory you will need:

• dense nylon thread;
• needle with a thick eye;
• scissors;
• 3-4 rolls of corrugated paper different colors.

Procedure

1. Without unwinding the rolls of corrugated paper, measure out pieces approximately 5 cm wide. Carefully cut the rolls according to the drawn marks, being careful not to move the edges of the paper. As a result, you should end up with several long paper strips of the same width.
2. Measure the required length of nylon thread. When folded twice, it should be enough for the beads to wrap around the neck and fall beautifully into the décolleté area.
3. Thread the needle, line up the ends, and tie a double knot to hold the edge of the paper. If the corrugated paper is very thin, you can put a bead on a thread - it will not only decorate the finished Hawaiian beads, but will also serve as an additional fastener for the paper strips.
4. Make several even stitches, being careful to stay in the center of the strip. After this, gather the paper threaded onto the thread to form a small bundle.
5. Then turn the paper clockwise and make another 4-5 stitches. Pull the thread again, forming folds so that they fit into a spiral.

1. Continue in the same sequence, gradually collecting lush Hawaiian beads. You can make them plain or alternate stripes, choosing bold combinations.
2. When the Hawaiian beads of the required length are ready, put a bead on a thread and tie a knot. After this, fasten the edges of the lei and cut off the loose tails of the thread.

The festive Hawaiian accessory is ready! Such beads will appeal not only to little entertainment lovers, but also to adults who dream of being in the middle of a sunny summer for at least a couple of hours.

Floral motifs

Traditional Hawaiian beads are made from fresh greens and tropical flowers. However, you don’t have to empty the shelves of the flower shop for this - you can make a stylish holiday accessory from what is at hand: bright fabric, double-sided colored paper or multi-colored napkins. In addition, you will need a long elastic thread, scissors, a simple pencil and several cocktail straws.

Step by step instructions

1. Cut the elastic thread to the desired length. Keep in mind that after making Hawaiian beads, it will increase by about 2-3 cm.
2. Cut the cocktail tubes into pieces of 2-3 cm each.
3. Print and cut out flower templates. On the selected material - bright fabric, colored paper or napkins - draw the required number of templates and carefully cut out each flower.

1. When all the parts for the Hawaiian beads are ready, you can start making the accessory. Tie a knot at the end of the thread and put on a small bead that will hold the flowers. After this, collect 3-4 flowers in a stack so that the position of the petals completely covers the free space. Thread the flowers onto the thread, then thread on a piece of cocktail straw. Alternate inflorescences and short tubes to make the lei look airier and lighter.
2. When the entire thread is filled, put on the final bead and tie a knot. Tightly fasten the 2 ends of the beads and fluff the flower petals, giving them volume.

With the help of the proposed master classes, you can make Hawaiian beads in just a couple of hours. If desired, the accessory can be complemented with bright satin ribbons, beads or bows - it all depends on your imagination. Bring exclusive and bright accents to your organized celebration, realizing your own creative potential!

When we imagine a Hawaiian themed event, the first thing that comes to mind is flower beads, or leis as they are also called. Such an accessory can be made not only from fresh or artificial flowers, but also from many other available materials. Read our article about how to make Hawaiian beads with your own hands.

Corrugated paper lei

The easiest way to make a Hawaiian decoration is to use paper and ribbon.

To make Hawaiian beads you will need:

• corrugated paper of different colors;
• scissors;
• thin satin ribbon.

How to do:

1. On a regular A4 sheet, draw sketches of flowers, which you will then transfer to corrugated paper. These should be regular five-petal contours (others can be used if desired).

2. Place the cut out flower on the colored paper, trace it and start cutting out. To simplify the work, fold corrugated paper in 3-4 layers. This way the process will go much faster.

3. In the middle of each flower you need to cut a small hole for the ribbon. Then string all the pieces onto it one by one and tie the ends. Fluff the ends of the flowers to make the leis more voluminous. Fun Hawaiian paper beads are ready!

The second version of beads made of corrugated paper

You can make another version of lei from the same paper. But in this case we will not cut out flowers using a stencil. How to make Hawaiian beads using method number two:

1. Cut out many multi-colored strips from corrugated paper. Choose the length and width based on the size of flowers you want. For medium-sized flowers, a width of 8 cm and a length of 15 cm are suitable. Please note that the strip will be folded in half.

2. Fold the strip in half, you will get a width of 4 cm. Next, all you need to do is start twisting it into a flower, holding the tip from the bottom.

3. For these Hawaiian beads, a thin but strong thread is more suitable than a ribbon. Applying every new flower, fix it on it with several knots.

4. Tie the ends of the thread with a knot. You've got some fancy Hawaiian beads!

The choice of lei color is individual, as a rule, it contains the colors in which the party is decorated. Leis can be either two or three colors, or completely multi-colored. Experiment!

Fabric leis

Here's another way to make Hawaiian beads, but from fabric. This option is perfect for those women who are interested in sewing. Because it is the needlewomen who, as a rule, have a huge amount of scraps. Follow our instructions to make beautiful beads for your party:

1. Select many colorful scraps of fabric and cut them into elongated rectangles.

2. Take a needle and thread and begin to thread each flap in the center onto the needle, while gathering each piece.

3. String the finished flowers one by one on a thread or thin ribbon.

Traditional lei made from artificial flowers

The easiest way to prepare for a Hawaiian party is to make themed necklaces from artificial flowers. Today, artificial plants are sold not only near cemeteries and markets, but also in all large hypermarkets. Therefore, there should be no problems with the acquisition.

1. Take your artificial flowers. Choose medium-sized ones that are not too hard for easier work. And also multi-layered.

2. Disassemble each flower, taking out the middle.

3. Having done this work with each of the plants, you can begin to string them on a rope or strong thread.

4. After every 10 cm of strung petals, make knots on the thread. This will make your beads stronger.

5. Tie a rope or ribbon in a knot around your neck, after pre-treating the edges from sprinkling with fire.

Hawaiian style candy and macaroni beads

It is not at all necessary to make leis of the usual type. If the event involves a relaxed dress code, then it’s time to show all your imagination. To lift the spirits of yourself and those around you, make Hawaiian candy beads!

To do this, take caramel in bright, elegant wrappers. It is better to opt for caramels, because chocolate candies may begin to melt, thereby ruining the entire effect of the decoration.

Tie the candies one after another onto a thick thread by the free ends. You can also add fresh flowers to these beads. It is better to tie them between candies in several places.

And although leis with fresh flowers look the most beautiful, their durability leaves much to be desired. In order to maximize the life of trimmed plants, they are irrigated with cold water. Also, if the beads are made the day before the party, they should be stored in the refrigerator. This technique will help keep floral items fresh.

Pasta leis are made from large pasta tubes. Paint each pasta with bright colors and let dry. Then you need to string them on a rope. The bright decoration is ready!

Unleash your creativity and create the best Hawaiian themed party outfit.

Various themed parties have been in fashion for quite some time. It is especially interesting to organize an exotic party, such as a Hawaiian one. Various accessories and music always help to create the desired atmosphere. But the main attribute of such a party is hawaiian beads. The Land of Soviets invites you to make traditional Hawaiian jewelry with your own hands.

Lei is a traditional Hawaiian decoration, which is made from flowers, seeds, feathers, plant leaves and other materials. We have all seen Hawaiian leis more than once, because such flower garlands are one of the main symbols of Hawaii. Upon arrival on these islands, each tourist is hung with beautiful Hawaiian beads around his neck, which means that this person is very welcome here.

If you decide make DIY Hawaiian beads for your party, you will need certain materials. So, leis can be made from real, artificial flowers or crepe paper. All these options look very good and original. So, let's tell you how to make Hawaiian beads.

Hawaiian artificial flower beads

Traditionally, leis are woven from fresh flowers and plants.. Each plant or flower has its own symbolism. Each Hawaiian island also has its own special lei. But we won’t delve into all the subtleties and tricks of weaving Hawaiian beads, so we’ll just make them from any artificial flowers.

Take any artificial flower heads you like. Do not use flowers for beads that are made from a material that is too hard or prickly. To weave Hawaiian beads, you should take medium-sized flowers with several layers of petals. Disassemble all the flowers, removing the core. Organize your pieces by color.

Now take a thick thread that matches the color. It could even be ordinary cellophane rope. To prevent the end of the rope from fluffing up, you can wrap it with tape. String your flower preparations onto a rope. Every 7-10 cm, cut the rope and tie its parts with a knot. Use a lighter to melt the knots so they don't unravel. Such knots will prevent the flowers from sliding down the thread.

Hawaiian paper beads

Hawaiian leis can also be made from crepe crepe paper.. In this case, you can use paper very bright colors. To make these Hawaiian beads, you will also need scissors, a needle and thread to match the paper.

Cut a long piece of crepe paper about 5 cm wide. With the stitch forward, sew 3-4 stitches in the middle along the strip of crepe. Pull the paper to create nice folds. Turn the paper a little and make 3-4 more stitches. Pull the crepe again. If you continue to work this way, you will end up with a spiral. Continue making your beads until you reach your desired length. Then all you have to do is sew the beginning and end of the beads.

Hawaiian beads made from fresh flowers

Fresh flower leis are a traditional decoration. You can also make these leis for your Hawaiian party. For one lei you may need from 40 to 80 flowers. Their number depends only on the size of the beads and the density of the flowers. You will also need bead string. It is best to use fishing line. To easily thread flowers, you will need a long, thin needle.

Let's start making beads. Cut the fishing line 125 cm long. You will get a lei 100 cm long. You will also have a spare 25 cm to tie the ends of the beads. The ends of the fishing line that will be used to fasten the beads are painted over on each side with a marker before starting work.

Attach a paper clip to one end of the fishing line, which will prevent the colors from moving while working. Insert the other end of the fishing line into the needle. Now you can prepare flowers for weaving Hawaiian beads. Remove the stalk from each flower before starting work. Poke a needle through the center of the flower to thread it onto the fishing line. You can also string flowers by piercing them slightly below the center of the peduncle. Carefully string the remaining flowers. Tie the ends of the beads. Don't cut the ends of the line so you can carry the finished beads without touching the flowers. Before putting on the beads, the fishing line needs to be cut.