Note
from Cheri:
Below are detailed instructions on how make one of our
Quilled Paper Strips Package Ornaments. Keep in mind,
thiese are the basic instructions. You can vary how
you make these ornaments for all occasions by following
the tips and suggestions at this link. You'll
also see lots of other photo examples of how to vary
this basic design and let your own creativity shine!
Use
these colorful, whimsical package ornaments instead
of bows when wrapping
packages. They are easy enough to make that even
children can manage it.
For the Ornament in the Photo You Will Need: 2 paper circles -- one larger than the other --
in coordinating colors
adhesive(s)
of your choice (we used double sided tape and a few
pop dots for ours)
a quilling
tool (you can alternatively, roll the paper with
your fingers alone)
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2.
Step 1. Photo 1 shows the paper
supplies needed to make this pink and black package ornament.
You can substitute any of the colors to meet your needs.
Step 2. Roll your quilling strips
by inserting the end of a paper
strip in the slit on the tool. Start to turn the tool
so the paper coils around it.
3.
4.
Step 3. Use your fingers to maintain
even tension while rolling the paper strip, in order to get
an even coil. When you reach the end, give the tool a slight
1/4 turn in the opposite direction to loosen it and gently
ease the coil off the tool.
Step 4. Cover the back of the
smaller circle with double sided tape (you don't have to be
too precise or neat, it will not be seen in the finished product.
Begin gluing down strips of paper around the circle as shown
in the photo.
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6.
Step 5. Finish attaching the strips
all the way around the smaller circle. Add more tape to the
back of the circle as needed to firmly hold the strips in
place. Attach a pop
dot (if you want dimension) or more double sided tape
(if you prepare a flatter ornament) to the center of the circle.
Step 6. Turn the ornament over
and adhere it to the center of the larger paper circle. If
you like the way the ornament looks, you can stop here. Or,
you can go on to Step 7 and add another layer of paper coils.
7.
Step 7. Repeat the process of gluing
strips around the larger circle. Your ornament is now ready
to glue onto a gift
wrapped package.