Enter the magic of Christmas and add a personal touch to your decoration by creating your own paper Christmas ornaments. Combining conviviality, creativity and economy, this manual activity will delight young and old. Step by step, we will support you in achieving the paper stars, of the festive garlands and origami trees. After reading this, you will master the art of making paper Christmas decorations.
Paper stars: sparkle with a thousand lights!
Stars are key symbols of the Christmas period. Hanging from the branches of the tree or plastered on the windows, they create a magical atmosphere. To make your paper stars, here is the process to follow:
- Get some colored card paper, a ruler, a pencil and scissors.
- Draw two equilateral triangles of the same size on the paper and cut them out.
- Overlap them to form a six-pointed star.
- Lightly mark the points that form in the center by folding the paper, then unfold it.
You thus obtain a pretty paper Christmas star. Repeat these steps as many times as necessary and let your creativity run wild to personalize your stars.
Festive garlands: add color to your home
What’s better than a colorful garland to light up your home? To make these playful paper chains, follow these steps:
- Choose several different colored sheets of paper.
- Cut strips of paper approximately 2 cm wide and 20 cm long.
- Form a ring with the first strip and glue the two ends.
- Thread the second strip into the first ring and glue the ends. Continue the chain by adding the rings one by one.
There you go, your festive garland is finished! You can hang it on the tree, in a window, or wrap it around a banister for a warm and friendly Christmas decoration.
Origami trees: the magic of Christmas in mini format
Origami, the art of paper folding, adds a touch of originality to your Christmas decorations. To make an origami tree, follow the following protocol:
- Take a green square sheet of paper and fold it in half diagonally.
- Unfold and repeat the fold in the other direction.
- Fold the sheet in half, then open it and fold it again on the other side.
- Holding both sides with your fingers, push toward the center to form a triangular base.
- Repeat the process with three more sheets.
- Overlap the four folded sheets by gluing them together to form a 3D tree.
Your origami tree is now ready to beautify your Christmas table or your office. You can also use it to create a festive centerpiece or to decorate the base of your Christmas tree.
Creating your own paper Christmas decorations is a fun, creative and economical activity. It is also an opportunity to share a friendly moment with family or friends, while preparing for the arrival of Santa Claus. Whether you are an expert in crafts or a novice, dare to try making these paper Christmas decorations. You will be surprised by the result and your loved ones will certainly appreciate this handmade gift, made with love.
