How to diy a paper gem ornament out of a greeting card

DIY a Paper Gem Ornament Out of a Greeting Card

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Holiday hacks are necessary to keep the season merry and bright! Today, we are showing a holiday decor DIY you can make out of one of the most accessible items ever: greeting cards.

Holiday hacks are necessary to keep the season merry and bright! Today, we are showing a holiday decor DIY you can make out of one of the most accessible items ever: greeting cards.

Gather your supplies.  Get the printable here: http://bit.ly/2hnDRcM

Gather your supplies. Get the printable here: http://bit.ly/2hnDRcM

Cut out printable shapes.

Cut out printable shapes.

Trace the smaller shapes on the greeting cards six times each.

Trace the smaller shapes on the greeting cards six times each.

Cut out shapes.

Cut out shapes.

Fold along the dotted lines on the larger printable shape.

Fold along the dotted lines on the larger printable shape.

Tape the cut-out card shapes on the larger printable shape. Place one of the shorter triangles behind the dotted triangle with the hole at the top.

Tape the cut-out card shapes on the larger printable shape. Place one of the shorter triangles behind the dotted triangle with the hole at the top.

Cut out the circle so that both the printable shape and the triangle have holes.

Cut out the circle so that both the printable shape and the triangle have holes.

String a piece of string through the hole at the top. Tie to make a loop.

String a piece of string through the hole at the top. Tie to make a loop.

Tape tabs together to form a gem.

Tape tabs together to form a gem.

What a gem. ; )

What a gem. ; )

True fact: One can not have too many ornaments.

  • Christmas greeting cards (we used Studio Ink)
  • printable
  • utility knife
  • scissors
  • pencil
  • glue
  • double sided tape
  • string