Did you know that Elmo, the puppet from Sesame Street didn’t exist as one of their main characters? He sat around as a little red puppet that no one knew how to incorporate into the show? Every now and then, someone would come by, pick him up and try to make a voice and personality for him, but until the l980′s, when Kevin Clash raised him up and began to play, there really wasn’t much to Elmo. When he brought the puppet to life with his voice and personality, the writers for Sesame Street began writing for him, and eventually Elmo ended up with a 15 minute spot on Sesame Street. His career includes appearances on The Rosie O’Donnel show, a couple of movies, and he is actually the only puppet known to testify in court for the furthering of music education. Quite a lot of action for a puppet.

Because streamers are one of the most noticeable, and therefore one of the most important, items you can use as a party decoration, you should take some time to learn how to use them in your decorating. Not only do they add color and a lively attraction to your room, but they are also very inexpensive items as well. Crepe paper can be used to decorate in many ways. Here are some creative ideas to decorate your party with crepe paper streamers.

1. Use Their Names – You need to be personal so your guests feel appreciated. If they get a generic thank you card it will automatically go straight to the trash. Tell the memories that you have of them or something that they’ve done that you appreciate.