DIY Inspiration ~ Pop Up Paper Canopy

I found this adorable Pop-Up Paper Canopy on Martha Stewart which she originally recommends using at the altar of your ceremony...but I think it would be so darling

over a birthday cake, dessert table or special tea party set up!

You could match the color to your party decor!

Tools and Materials:

20 to 28 "Leaf" or "Arcade" honeycomb-paper garldans

3 3/4" diameter PVC pipes cut to 5 ft. in length

2 PVC corner joints

14" round-bottom lampshade ring (or 14" wreath ring)

Monofilament

Clear packing tape

5 Command-brand removable self-adhesive hooks

Pop-Up Paper Canopy How To

1. Connect the three PVC pipes to the corner joints to create a horseshoe shape. Tie monofilament to the four corners of the U pieces. Attach hanging hardware, such as a Command hook, to the ceiling (one above each corner) and attach the monofilament so the PVC frame hangs approximately 6 feet above the floor, with the open end of the U facing the audience.

2. String garlands onto the lampshade ring. Close the ring by wrapping the opening with tape.

3. Divide the garlands into four sections and tie monofilament to the ring between each section. bring the four lines of monofilament to the center of the ring and knot together.

4. Tie another piece of monofilament to the X in the center of the ring. Secure a self-adhesive hook to the ceiling and tie this last piece of monofilament to the hook so it is centered approximately 30" above the PVC frame.

5. Drape garland over the PVC frame, grouping or gathering at each corner.

Sources:

PVC pipe and pieces from Home Depot, "Leaf" honeycomb garlands from BulkPartySupplies.com, lampshade ring from The Lamp Shop.