Ever tried to make Christmas decorations with paper? It’s a fantastic way to get yourself (and the rest of the family!) feeling festive in the run-up to Christmas. Plus, there’s nothing like a Christmas tree covered in handmade decorations rather than standard store-bought ones! But coming up with creative ideas that also look smart and sophisticated can be tricky… which is why we’d love to show you something fantastic you can make with a little help from our Creativ range: these gorgeous DIY paper Christmas decorations!
These cones look simply stunning, and are so straightforward to make!
To Make Christmas Decorations With Paper You Will Need:
- Creative faux leather paper (or other paper/card of your choice)
- Polystyrene ball
- Glue gun
- Metal hanger
- Cord or ribbon for hanging
DIY Paper Christmas Decorations Instructions:
Step 1.
Punch out approx. 80 circles with a paper punch. For this bauble we have used a 25 mm paper punch. Glue the first faux leather paper circle onto the top of the bauble using a glue gun.
Step 2.
Now glue four circles in a staggered fashion onto the polystyrene ball.
Glue the circles all the way around the bauble in a staggered fashion.
Push a hole in one of the faux leather paper circles for the metal hanger.
Make a hole in the bauble for the metal hanger.
Push the metal hanger into the bauble and glue in place.
Attach a leather cord for hanging.
And there you have it – your very own festive pine cone Christmas decoration! Make these DIY paper Christmas decorations, and experiment with different colours and finishes, to create something that will look fabulous on the tree this Christmas!
Make Christmas Decorations With Paper In Time For The Big Day!
Summary: Put together using Creativ’s faux leather paper, these gorgeous papercraft baubles are the perfect way to add a touch of handmade charm to your Christmas without compromising on style!
Where can you buy the metal hangers please?