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Saturday, December 10, 2011

DIY Christmas Ornament

So a couple weeks ago i went to my first tree festival and it was pretty awesome! There was one tree in particular that i loved the most and it had a vintage theme...i don't know why but lately i just love the vintage look! As i was looking at the tree for the second time i noticed these amazing ornaments and knew that i could remake them! Aren't they pretty cool?



So here is my version of the ornament, I've tried this ornament 2 times and failed,  i guess that the 3rd times the charm ;)

Here's What you'll need:
Scrape book paper
Scissors
Glue
Something to make circles with - I used the bottom of a cup
Ribbon or thread 



First cut out some circles....about a million..well maybe not that many...
(sorry about the purple-ish color of some of these photos im not sure why they turned out that way)

Also cut out one the same size out of paper and draw a triangle on it.



Fold up the sides of the circle on the lines you just made for the triangle as pictured


This is going to be what you'll use to fold up the edges of all the circles.


So after you do that to the circles...i just did about 20 to start with...you shouldn't need much more than that.

Next go ahead and glue 2 sides together


And continue to keep gluing here is mine a little over halfway through


Glue and glue and glue till you get to the point where you just have one more left to place, this is when you'll glue a piece of ribbon or thread on the inside flap for hanging it.

Go ahead and glue the last piece and wa-la! so pretty! I love using paper that has glitter or sparkles it just looks so much nicer, plus you don't have to decorate it!


Have Fun!

24 comments:

  1. This ornament tutorial is SEW cute! I am your newest follower! I think your blog is adorable. I would appreciate it if you came and checked out my blog and followed me back! Thanks!
    http://milliemorganmedia.blogspot.com

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  2. Your ornaments turned out beautifully. Love the paper and pattern you chose. So glad we were "neighbors" at The Southern Institute's linky party. Cheers! Jenn/Rook No. 17

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  3. This ornament came out great. I made a similar one with cards we got at our wedding. Nice job!
    Karah @ thespacebetweenblog

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  4. Great, thank you for this nice tutorial!

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  5. I am loving these geometric ornaments this year, thanks for sharing the tutorial! Great choice of papers :D

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  6. Great tutorial. Love the colours. Thanks so much for sharing. Hugs Mrs A.

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  7. Oh, how cool! I thought this was goingto be super tricky, but i think I can handle it. You might be able to do this with kids who are a little older too. Awesome idea.
    Shiloh
    everydaygameplan.net

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  8. cute! i have that paper too, it's so pretty but leaves glitter everywhere!!!

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  9. How pretty! I love it.
    Rachel
    adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com

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  10. such a pretty, kinda old-fashioned, vintage look. Good job, thanks for explaining. I'm having a link party on my blog and I'd be tickled pink if you'd link this up! http://caribbeanmissionarywife.blogspot.com/2011/12/t-time-48-and-link-party.html

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  11. So pretty. I can't belive you cut them all out by hand. You've got patience! Thanks for linking up at Etcetorize~

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  12. Love the beauty and simplicity! I'm a new follower too. Stop by and enter to win my Heirloom ornament...only 1 day left to enter. Warm wishes

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  13. This is a wonderful idea! Thanks for sharing.

    ~Mrs. Delightful
    ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com

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  14. I tried these before too and completely failed. Maybe I'll try again.

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  15. These are so pretty! Love the paper you used!

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  16. this is beautiful I'd love it if you would add them to my What We Wore and Made link party over at http://raegunwear.blogspot.com/search/label/WWWMW

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  17. Beautiful! I have made them for years, even out of fabric (fused to cardstock). Old Christmas cards are fun, too. There is an easier way to put them together - I'll try to do a tut & share with you.

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  18. Really cute & good tutorial. Would love for you to link it to my Craftastic party:) Stopping by from Happy-Go-Lucky's Mingle With Us.

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  19. Whoa! That's really great! Thanks for stopping by my blog and following. Following you back!
    -Mackenzie @ www.fridaynightdatenight.blogspot.com

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  20. Such a great vintage inspired idea with gorgeous results. Now you will have heirloom ornaments that will remind you of 2011 when you pull them out in future years. So happy you linked this up to Motivated Monday at BeColorful
    Pam

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  21. very cute and great tut.
    I'd love it if you could link this project to my Christmas Inspiration party at ~ http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com/2011/12/inspiration-friday_16.html

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  22. The craft paper you used is so pretty! Would love love love for you to share this at our party going on now http://space46.blogspot.com/2011/12/co-hosting-pinteresting-link-party-week.html. Happy holiday! My

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  23. This is so clever, ideas are running through my head. I am so glad I found your special place here. Thanks for sharing. I will follow on my way out so as I would love to visit again. I hope you will find the time to come visit my place and do the same. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and I look forward to engaging and supporting your blog in the New Year. Cheers SpecialK XoXo

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  24. This is featured on my linky list today! Thanks for linking up!
    http://aworldofcrafts.blogspot.com/

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