Here comes the last batch of type 5 of the easy paper Christmas ornaments in various vintage bauble shapes:
I highly recommend using the technique from Type 4, by glueing the pieces back to back before cutting around the outer sides, but you must cut away the inside parts first:
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Print the ornament on cardstock, my go-to paper is Canon Matte Photo Paper (160g)
- Score on all the vertical lines and fold the pieces down the middle with pattern facing outwards
- Cut out the inside part and remove it (you might want to use a sharp craft knife for the details)
- Unfold and refold the pieces with the patterns facing inwards (like in the photo above)
- Carefully align the pieces as best you can
- Glue the pieces back-to-back, to create a 3D ornament (I use an ordinary glue stick for this)
- Cut out the 4 sides
- You might want to subtly ink the edges, to avoid seing the white paper…
- To hang, either punch a hole and insert ribbon, or sandwich the ribbon in the middle when glueing the pieces together
- Optional: I used spray glue and glittered the whole ornament for some grand seasonal sparkle 🙂
- Optional: For some of my ornaments I also glued glass glitter on the edges. I used silver, and gold, and even pearl for some, which gives a beautiful frosted look. If you opt for glittered edges, you can skip the inking 😉
- TADAH: you have a lovely 3D ornament to decorate your tree, or hang in a window 🙂
The files are free for your personal use and enjoyment. Go to the download folder below to grab your high quality copies 🙂
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I have used elements from the following sources for these designs:
Red Floral Paper – Vintage Printable
Old English Carols (1860) – archive.org
Many Thanks!!!!