Paper Ball Ornament Tutorial #24XmasCrafts Advent

Paper Ball Ornament

I love this paper ball Christmas tree ornament. I think I’ll make the circles a little smaller next time I make one, though. It’s a bit big for my liking.

If you like projects that are a bit repetitive, you’ll like this one because you first have to cut out 20 circles of paper or card then score every circle before gluing together. It can take a while, which is why I drafted Kaycee in to help!

paper ball Christmas tree ornament

You will need:

  • Different coloured/patterned paper of card
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Pencil
  • A piece of ribbon to make the hanger

paper ball Christmas tree ornament

Method

  • Cut 21 circles out of the card. I used a small roll of tape to draw around. It was about 5cm but as I said, I’d use something smaller next time.

paper ball Christmas tree ornament

  • Using one of the circles, cut it into an equilateral triangle
  • Use the triangle template to draw around on the underside of each circle
  • Using the scissors or a table knife, score along each line of the triangle on every circle and fold on the score lines
  • Using the glue (we used glue dots) fit 5 circles together
  • Repeat with another 5 circles but secure the ribbon through the middle of the circle before completing so you hang the finished decoration. (You might want to be a little more careful when cutting your circles so they fit together better than mine did! Don’t worry if it turns out like mine though, when it has all been fitted together, you don’t notice the imperfections!)

paper ball Christmas tree ornament

  • With the remaining 10 circles, Stick them together in a row, as in the photo below to make the middle part of the decoration

paper ball Christmas tree ornament

  • Now roll up the middle and glue together

paper ball Christmas tree ornament

  • Glue on each end and you’re done ๐Ÿ™‚

paper ball Christmas tree ornament

 

Come back tomorrow for day 4 of my #24XmasCrafts advent. We’ll be making lolly stick Christmas trees ๐Ÿ™‚

To see all of the 24 tutorials, check out my Pinterest board

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