Turn old greeting cards into colorful ornaments with this simple, eco-savvy DIY project.
Instead, put the memories to good use with thiscreative Christmas craft idea.
Upcycle last year’s greeting cards into colorful orb ornaments in just three simple steps.
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You’ll need to cut 20 circles out of the cards to make each orb.
Use a variety of colors and patterns to add dimension to your finished ornaments.
Thiseasy Christmas card craftis perfect for trimming the tree or gifting to friends and family.
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These easyDIY Christmas ornamentsalso make heartfelt holiday gifts.
Prep Circles
Punch out 20 circles from cards using a 2-inch circle punch.
Create Chain of Paper
Hot-glue one tab of a circle to any tab of another circle.
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Repeat to create a chain of 10 in a straight line.
This will be the center band of the sphere.
Form a Ring
Once complete, glue the ends of the band together to form a ring.
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Repeat with the remaining five pieces to create a second circle.
Add Hanger
Form a loop with thread for the hanger and knot.
Pull the thread through the top of one of the domes, with the knotted end inside.
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Hang the finished ornament on yourdecorated Christmas treeor gift as a thoughtful holiday keepsake.
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