2011 CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT TUTORIAL

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Make sure your paper is right side up & with your threaded needle, go in the first slit.
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X-acto knife decorative paper thread needle clear tape ribbon cutter (optional)

Cut out your ornament pattern. If you have a Silhouette (or other cutter) use that. Otherwise, print the ornament pattern onto the paper of your choice & cut out using an X-acto knife & ruler. Use a hole punch for the holes.

Alternate going in & out with each slit.

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Match the ends up so the last two slits overlap. Tape each side closed.

With your string, tie a knot as tight as you can, bringing the inner slots together to form an hourglass shape. Get them as tight as possible. let the alternating slits bow out evenly.

Thread your ribbon through each hole & knot. repeat for the other side.

Hang ornament on a bow of your Christmas tree or cluster several together (in different patterns & sizes) for a little festive chandelier for your front door.

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For more tutorials and printables, please visit www.melissaesplin.com. This tutorial is free for personal use and should not be distributed or altered without authors consent. For a commercial use license, please email melissa@melissaesplin.com.