How to Make Paper Ball Ornaments

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1. Make a circle template from light carboard.

2. Make a second one the same size from paper and fold it in half and then in thirds. Unfold. Make a dot along the outside edge of the circle at every other crease so that you have three equally spaced dots. Draw straight lines between the adjacent dots to form an equilateral triangle and cut it out. Trace it onto light cardboard and cut this out.

3. Cut out 20 circles from cards, photos, or other papers.

2. Center triangle on each circle and fold up edges of circle. If the paper is thick, you may want to lay the triangle on the back of the circle and lightly score the paper with the scissors or a craft knife.

3. Take 5 pieces and glue them together to make a "top" cap (note: before gluing the last edges of the top part, insert a loop of string or ribbon for hanging--make a large knot and tuck it inside the ornament where the pieces come together at the top, with the loop itself on the outside).

4. Take 5 more pieces and make a "bottom" cap.

5. Make a "ring" from the remaining 10.

6. Glue the top and bottom to the ring. If some edges don't align perfectly, just trim them a little with small scissors.

It's done!

I love creating these kits. This image shows what a kit with instructions looks like. This makes two balls--more if you add your own recycled greeting card cutouts. I also offer kits without instructions that make 3 balls. The kits are printed on heavy glossy paper. You supply scissors for cutting out the circles, hanging string, and glue.
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I have two Halloween Cat ornament kits available. Click link to see them in my shop: ORNAMENT KITS

I have a blast creating these kits! I hope you enjoy them, too!

Fun cat silhouettes! My kits make great stocking stuffers! Ok, maybe they won't quite fit IN a stocking...


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