Quick and Simple Christmas Ornaments Tutorial | Natalie Elphinstone

1. Cut a length of paper 4" by 5" and cut it into 0.5" strips so that you have 10 of them. You might cut more strips if you prefer your bauble to be 'fuller' or if you were making it bigger. If your patterned paper has an irregular design like the one I'm using then make sure to keep the strips in the right order so they line up at the end. Pierce a hole through the middle of each of the strips at both the top and the bottom.

3. Next is to thread on each strip of paper onto the wire. First thread on all 10 at one end, and then loop each one around in order and thread on the top end.

4. Secure it all in place by popping on another button and a couple of sequins and then creating a larger loop in the wire so you can hang your bauble.

Christmas Tree
5. Cut three squares of patterned paper in progressively larger sizes. Mine are 2x2", 2.5x2.5" and 3x3" but this can be adjusted to any size you'd like.

6. Fold each square in all 4 directions to create creases, meaning from corner to corner to create triangles, and then from edge to edge to create rectangles. Unfold them again so they're relatively flat.

7. Next is manipulating them into triangle tree shapes by folding in opposite sides of the square. This is a bit difficult to explain in words, best to look at the photo!

8. Stack each triangle on top of one another and glue together. Decorate it if you like with small embellishments such as enamel dots. Thread a wire loop through the top of the tree to hang it.

9. Punch or cut out 5 or 6 stars the same size from patterned paper.

10. Fold each star in half lengthways.

11. Glue one half of a star to the back of half of the next star, and continue doing this until all the stars are used.

12. Glue the last two remaining halves together so you've created a full circle. Decorate with small embellishments such as these chipboard stars and thread a wire loop through the top for hanging.

Supplies:

• Park Ave Scrapbook Kit (paper)
• Buttons
• Sequins

• Park Ave Scrapbook Kit (paper)

Star:

• Park Ave Scrapbook Kit (paper)

Have you made any cool ornaments or other holiday projects this season? Share in the comments!