Christmas Card Ball

This ball ornament is a great way

to use old cards. It consists of 20 small circles glued together

on three sides.

The circles can be any size. For a finished ornament that is between three and four inches wide, use a circle pattern that has a diameter of approximately

1 3/4 to 2 inches.

Cut out 20 circles making sure the centerpoints of the images are in the center of the circle. Fold the circles to make three equal sides (along fold lines in the pattern below).

To assemble:

1. Glue 5 circles together along 2 sides for the top of the ball.

2. Glue another 5 circles together along 2 sides for the bottom.

3. Glue 10 circles together along 2 sides to make a band to go in between top and bottom.

4. Glue top and bottom to center band.

5. Thread cord or metallic thread through holes that you have made on the top of the ornament (it might be helpful to use a large needle to thread it) for a hanger. Or use an ornament hanger or paper clip.

Glue circles together: Glue 5 circles together to make tops and bottoms:

Glue 10 circles together like this:

Putting this together can be confusing, but once you start working with the circles, you will figure it out. You can also make holes along the outer edges of all the circles and use yarn or decorative thread to edge it
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