This week we made some simple paper ornaments to hang on our tree.
Our poor sad tree can’t take a lot of weight so these were perfect. (Along with some paper stars.)
{In all truth – this is a second tree, but regardless, not very strong.}
MATERIALS
Paper
Punches (Same ones from the Mini Muffin Tin Advent Calendar) or
you can cut out shapes
Glue*
String/Raffia/Hanging Material
*I switched to Mod Podge and a foam brush after the first ornament. It was a good move!
STEPS
1. Cut/Punch out shapes and fold them in half.
BE CAREFUL HOW YOU FOLD. Keep it consistent or you can end up with sides that do not match.
2. Glue one side of folded punch and stick to another side of different folded punch.
If you are using raffia or some hanging material, add it before you glue the last piece in.
I made 3, 4, 5, and 6-sided ornaments.
and different shaped ornaments
My personal preference is the 5 or 6-sided ones.
And Julia’s is hers, made out of squares.
Do you have handmade ornaments on your tree?
Lol Good use of your cutters and my glue.
Thanks, but after the first one I found Mod Podge worked best.
Those are sooo cute! I want to do the paper chain idea!
We won’t have a tree this year as we’re off to NZ, but I love your ornaments, the simple ones made by the kids are the sweetest!
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Seriously cute.
Thanks and they are seriously easy to make. :)
Perfect use for some of the scrapbook paper I have here!
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Cute idea. I love sad little trees. Found you from SITS forum.
http://www.mecdesignstudio.com/
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Thanks. Sad little trees have their charm!
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