How to Turn Damask Wallpaper Scraps into Golden Tassels
for Christmas & New Year’s Eve
Easy Craft Ideas
There are two kinds of people during the holidays:
those who throw away wallpaper scraps…
and those who see absolutely fabulous golden tassels waiting to happen.
If you still have a few pieces of damask-patterned wallpaper (gold, cream, black and gold, or even deep green), congratulations—you’re holding the perfect base for refined, lightweight, ultra-festive decorations. Bonus points: it’s budget-friendly, eco-conscious, and completely customizable.
Supplies you’ll need
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Damask wallpaper scraps
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Scissors or a precision craft knife
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Strong glue (or fabric glue)
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Decorative glass buttons
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Rhinestone buttons
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Sequins and pearls
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Gold thread, ribbon, or metal rings
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Needle or awl
Step 1 – Create the base of your tassels
Cut your wallpaper scraps into simple shapes: teardrops, ovals, medallions, or diamonds. Damask patterns already bring plenty of drama, so there’s no need to overdo it.
Glue two identical shapes back-to-back for extra strength, then gently punch a hole at the top to add gold thread, ribbon, or a small metal ring.
Step 2 – Add the magic: sparkle, buttons & shine
This is where the fun begins ✨
Decorate your tassels with rhinestones, rhinestone buttons, glass buttons, or even tiny vintage cabochons. A few dots of glue are all it takes to turn simple paper into a miniature piece of holiday jewelry.
✨ Glass buttons & rhinestone buttons: the timeless luxury option
Glass buttons catch candlelight and fairy lights like nothing else. Rhinestone buttons bring just the right amount of sparkle—perfect for Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
Placed at the center of a tassel or layered in a cascade, they instantly create a couture, high-end look.
👉 Decor tip: mix sizes and styles for a richer, more “collected-over-time” feel—think vintage jewelry box, but festive.
✨ Sequins & pearls: for unapologetic party energy
If you love joyful, glitter-forward decor, add sequins, flat pearls, or small metallic charms. They’re especially perfect for New Year’s Eve, when subtlety officially goes on holiday.
Too busy to DIY? I’ve got you covered 😉
If your end-of-year schedule looks more like shopping + hosting + surviving, no worries. You can find beautiful, ready-to-use decorative pieces for your holiday parties on Etsy—tassels, glass ornaments, golden decorations, and unique handmade or vintage accessories.
👉 Explore my curated picks here (affiliate links):
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