This week, I'm shining the spotlight on this book:
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It's filled with many ideas to turn lonely books
from blah to TADA!
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Start with a book that you're willing to tear up.
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Make paper circles with a circle puncher.
You'll need 20 pieces.
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Using a piece of cardboard, make a triangle template.
Put the triangle in the middle of the paper circle and
fold the three edges around it.
Do this for all 20 circles.
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Make two domes {for the top & bottom of the ball},
by gluing the edges of 5 circles together.
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Make a strip by gluing 10 circles together,
alternate the orientation of each triangle
as you go along {use the triangle
images as a guide}.
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Here's what it will look like.
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Make sure you have 2 domes & 1 strip.
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Attach the two ends of the strip with glue, like so:
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Then attach the top dome & bottom dome.
Leave to dry for a few minutes.
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TADA! A 3-D paper ornament.
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Add some string and glitter, and you've got
ornaments for the holidays!
Love this - I was looking for some easy ornaments to make for Christmas, and here it is. THanks for posting!
ReplyDeleteGlad to help Sonja! Happy crafting for the holidays :)
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