Paper Strip Ornament

Make whimsical ornaments to match most any style and color scheme using Styrofoam™ balls and beautiful papers of your choice.

Project #:
e04789

Crafting Time: 1 hour each

Skill Level:

1 being the easiest

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Styrofoam™ Brand Foam Ball (3-inch, one per ornament)
Scrapbook Paper: Moss Green
Scrapbook Paper: Light Green
Scrapbook Paper: Bright Pink
Scrapbook Paper: Patterned Pink

Flower Punch (1-inch)
White Craft Glue
Scissors
Craft Pins
Ruler

Cost of each project will vary depending on materials used.

Due to the seasonal nature of some merchandise, actual availability of some products pictured may vary.

Mark eight equal sections around middle of foam ball. Mark center of top and bottom.

Cut two 1/2-inch x 9-inch paper strips from each paper color. Wrap moss green strips around ball at quarter points, crossing at center mark on bottom of ball. Glue and pin ends at top of ball. Repeat in same way with light green strips, dividing ball into eighths. Repeat with remaining strips, covering all gaps.

Cut at least two 1/8-inch x 9-inch paper strips from each paper color. Wrap around ball over 1/2-inch strips as desired. (Note: A lump of paper may accumulate at top of ball. To reduce bulk, snip off some of the excess length of paper and glue ends near, but not at, the top of the ball.)

Punch two flowers from green paper of choice. Glue one to each end of ball.

For hanger, a cut 1/8-inch x 9-inch paper strip and loop; glue and pin at top center of ball.

For bow, cut four 3/8-inch paper strips. Loop two and glue to ball top. Glue remaining strips under where loops meet for ribbon ends. Make small loop for bow center, glue to secure.

Variation
Try a variation on the Paper Strip Ornament using assorted ribbons. Use 9-inch ribbon lengths, varying from 1/8-inch to 3/4-inch wide. Cover ball in same way as with paper. Then, punch hole in ball bottom, pushing ribbon ends inside.

Tie six long ribbon lengths together and knot in center. Glue knot inside hole. Create ribbon loop hanger and ribbon bow.

Tip:

Use photo as a guide and follow manufacturer’s instructions for all products used.

The information on this instruction sheet is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed. Quantities and selections may vary at each store. Michaels® Stores, Inc. disclaims all liability from any injury to anyone undertaking the construction of this project as a result of improper safety precautions. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, MSI disclaims any liability for untoward results. © 2009 MSI.

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