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November 1, 2012

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DIY Paper Ornament {Chirstmas Craft}

Welcome to the first day of the Crazy Christmas event! If you’re new here you may want to subscribe or join us on facebook. Welcome Positively Splendid!!

Hello, everyone! My name is Amy, and my blogging home is called Positively Splendid.

When I’m not chasing after my four little ones, you’ll usually find me knee-deep in my latest creative endeavor. Having grown up in a home brimming with sewing notions and paintbrushes, I have a profound love for all things creative, and I firmly believe each and every person has the ability to create something beautiful with their own two hands! On any given day at PS, you’ll find ideas ranging from sewing and crafts to home decor and DIY projects, and even some recipes and kid-friendly ideas thrown into the mix. I would love for you to stop in for a visit!

I am absolutely delighted to be here today to share a sweet Christmas ornament idea with you! Using just five simple tools and supplies, these come together so quickly and easily, and they would be the perfect gift for neighbors, teachers, friends and anyone else on your list. Let me show you how it’s done!

For this project, you will need…

  • 2 sheets of pretty double-sided patterned scrapbooking paper
  • Paper trimmer
  • Hot glue gun
  • A necklace pendant (or another pretty bauble for the center of your flower)
  • Ribbon

To begin, trim (14) 1-inch squares from one of your sheets of patterned paper using your paper trimmer. From the other sheet, trim (14) 1.25-inch squares.

To form each of the petals for your flower, you will first fold over one corner, as shown…

…and then fold over the opposite corner, so the two sides overlap at the center and your square is now a cone shape. At the point where the two sides overlap, secure them together with a small dab of hot glue. Repeat this process until all of your squares are folded.

Now, cut a 2-inch circle from one of your sheets of patterned paper, and mark the center with a pen.

Working in small sections, apply a line of hot glue to the outer edge of your circle piece, and start adhering your larger petal pieces to the circle base, making sure the points of each petal are precisely aligned with the mark you drew in the previous step. (This will ensure your flower is proportional.)

Keep working until all of your larger petals are adhered to the circle base. When you get to the end of this process, you might not have room for the 14th petal, depending on how close your other petals are together. That is absolutely fine.

Adhere your smaller petals in the same manner, directly on top of the bottom petal layer. Adhere these smaller petals so that they are staggered in between the larger ones below.

Finish the flower with a pretty rhinestone pendant, which you can purchase from any craft store. I like using pendants like these, because it makes it a snap to loop ribbon through to form the hanger for the ornament.

All finished!

I love that these ornaments can be used to pretty up gift packages…

…and they are a great way to punch up your Christmas decor, too. I used this ornament to embellish some fun topiary Christmas trees that I am sharing about on my blog today.

I hope y’all will stop by Positively Splendid soon to check out some of my other Christmas projects, including the ones below!

Whimsical Christmas Mantel

Rolled Rosette Christmas Tree

Christmas Wish List Photo Ornaments

Thanks so much to Jamielyn for having me over today! Here’s to a merry and magical Christmas season!

 

 

Filed Under: Crafts Tagged With: Christmas, Crazy Christmas Event, Paper Crafts, Winter

About Jamielyn Nye

I'm Jamielyn Nye, Author of The I Heart Naptime Cookbook, mom of 4 and a big fan of naptime and chocolate. The Inspiration Board is a DIY and lifestyle blog sharing easy DIY crafts and tips to inspire creativity.

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  1. Sunae says

    November 1, 2012 at 4:33 pm

    This is such a great idea! I might make some of these to put on my christmas cards thisyear – present and card all in one! 🙂

    Reply
  2. Tabitha says

    November 1, 2012 at 5:16 pm

    I love making flowers. I usually make
    fabric ones, but this one looks quite simple too.
    I’ll be adding this one to Pinterest to try over
    the holiday season!

    Reply
  3. Jessica @ Dear Emmeline says

    November 1, 2012 at 5:51 pm

    gorgeous!

    Reply
  4. Trinity B. says

    December 1, 2012 at 9:28 pm

    I don’t know how I missed this post, but LOVE this beautiful ornament! I’ve pinned and can’t wait to try. If mine turns out half as good, I’ll be one happy camper. Thanks for sharing all these great ideas!

    Reply
  5. brand says

    December 26, 2012 at 12:10 pm

    Thanks so much for another post. discover that kind of information noticed groundwork for a client, and material.penis extenders

    Reply
  6. Deborah in NC says

    October 21, 2017 at 8:51 pm

    What does an independent creative consultant do? If you don’t mind me asking? You are very talented! I can’t wait to make these for little Christmas gifts!
    Blessings to you!
    Deborah

    Reply
    • Jamielyn says

      October 24, 2017 at 3:57 pm

      Hi Deborah! Independent Creative Consultants are designers and creative workers that assist bloggers or websites with design, all the behind the scenes and logistics. 🙂

      Reply
  7. Sandi says

    November 13, 2017 at 11:14 pm

    Thank you so very much. I’ve been looking almost all evening for a pattern for with pictures and directions. Was thinking about giving up when I happened on your site. It is extremely helpful. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Jamielyn says

      November 14, 2017 at 10:09 pm

      I’m glad this was helpful for you! 🙂

      Reply

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