Corrugated Christmas trees

I saw these little corrugated Christmas trees at the Alameda flea.  Super simple, easy to make.  Just cut strips of paper and curl the ends.  Stack the curls on top of each other in four rows directly across from each other. Fill in the four other sides by tucking in between the other rows.  Make a round spiral for the top and you are done. 

I don't usually do rustic ornaments, but these were too cute to pass up. I thought about taking pink 2 sided card stock and running it through the old paper crimper I have to make a pink corrugated tree.  I think a little irridescent glitter on them would be really great. 

Paper Ornaments

I have seen these paper ornaments in magazines and in shops and love the way they look.  Fairly simple to do, they make a large impact.  Simply roll a bunch of cones, glitter the insides, and then glue them into a circular pattern.  You could make these with gift wrap for a lovely package bow, or hang several of them on a tree for a uniform look.   One large one attached to a spire makes a lovely focal on a tree topper.

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Paper Ornaments

First up is the die cut paper snowflake. Using a Sizzix machine and the Brenda Walton snowflake dies, I created 3 fan folded ornaments. I stacked them one on top of another and hot glued it all down. I like the sheet music for this project, but they would be lovely with any decorative paper, even gift wrap. I am thinking Mylar, or a pretty pearlized paper would be really beautiful.

I use these circles a lot in my ornaments. You will see them as a focal point or embellishment.  Ribbon, lace, tulle or crepe paper can be layered between the circles for added depth.  if it can be folded or gathered, I will use it somehow. 

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