DIY Paper Christmas Ornaments

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Time: 20-30 minutes

Materials:

• 12 X 12 piece Scrapbook Paper (one per ornament)
• Paper Cutter
• Tape
• Hot Glue and Glue Gun
• Twine
• Ribbon
• Scissors

Instructions:

Step 1: To maximize the use of paper, first cut 12” strips as follows:

• 2- 1” strips
• 4- 1.25” strips
• 2- 1.5” strips

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Step 2: Step 3: Next, make the following cuts (see photo below):

• The 2- 1” strips will stay the same at 1”X12”
• The 2- 1.25” strips will each be cut into 2 – 8” strips
• The 2- 1.5” strips will each be cut into 2 – 10” strips

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Step 4: Tape the corresponding strips together as shown below.

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Step 5: Fold each strip like an accordion.

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Step 6: Use hot glue to glue the ends of each strip together. Here is a top and side view.

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Step 7: Bend the circle strip inward to form a medallion. Add a drop of hot glue in the middle and hold the medallion together for a few seconds until the glue is dry.  Blowing helps!

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Repeat for each strip until you have five medallions.

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Step 8: Hot glue each layer together to form a sphere as shown.

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Step 9: Cut a piece of twine and hot glue it to the top of the ornament for the hanger.

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Step 10: Tie a ribbon bow around the top.

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с благодарностью взято от Дианы Вульф

http://www.diyinspired.com/diy-paper-christmas-ornaments/