Creating popcorn garland is a classic Christmas decoration that is a fun way to get kids involved in the festivities. If you're looking for non-food streamer options, try our tips for using paper or beads to dress up your room.

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   Popcorn Streamers: This decoration looks good enough to eat!

   What you need

   • Bag of microwave popcorn
   • Large Needle
   • Thread
   • Bowl

   What you do

   1. Microwave the popcorn as per the instructions on the bag.
   2. Wait for the popcorn to cool and put it in a bowl.
   3. Cut the desired amount of thread (double it up so it holds better).
   4. Thread the string through the needle and tie a knot at the end.
   5. Thread the string through the center of each piece of popcorn. Continue to do that until your garland is complete and then tie a knot to secure the popcorn string.

   Helpful tips:

   • For extra color, add jelly beans or gummy bears
   • You can also use yarn or fishing line if you don’t have string
   • To keep the string from getting too heavy, it’s a good idea to do about 30 pieces per streamer.
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   Paper Streamers: Fold and cut your own design!

   What you need

   • Red construction paper - 8.5 x 11 inches or larger
   • Pencil
   • Scissor

   What you do

   1. Take a sheet of red construction paper and fold it back and forth like an accordion.
   2. Draw a Christmas tree (or another festive design) with a pencil on the folded paper. Important: Make sure the design touches both folded sides of the paper when you’re drawing. That way, when you unfold it, you will have a series of the design connected by paper.
   3. Cut around the tree or design to remove excess construction paper.
   4. Ta-da! Unfold your streamer.
   5. Hang it on a wall in your room or on a window sill.

   Helpful tips:

   • Add sparkle to streamers with some glitter.
   • Add holes and use them as paper ornaments to hang around the room.
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   Bead Streamers: Spruce up your tree with some flashy bling!

   What you need

   • Fishing line (thick string also works)
   • Small-to-medium plastic red/green/gold beads
   • Scissors

   What you do

   1. Cut the desired amount of fishing line.
   2. String one bead through the fishing line and tie a double-knot on one end to hold it in place. Make sure your knot is big enough to stop the bead.
   3. Thread the rest of the beads through the fishing line.
   4. Tie a double-knot at the other end.
   5. Hang the bead streamer on your tree or around the house.

   Helpful tips:

   • Mix up the bead color and size to create a unique pattern.
   • Use a few drops of white glue on each knot to keep them in place.