Circle Ornaments

Supplies Used: Adhesive, Cardstock or Construction and Patterned Papers, Hole punch 1 1/8", Pen or pencil, Ribbon, Scissors

The teacher will die-cut the materials for student use prior to the lesson.

1. Die-cut Circles 3" & 2" from various colors of patterned and plain papers. If desired, adhere a patterned paper to the back of a plain or another patterned paper.
2. Die-cut six 3" Circles from plain paper. Leave one whole for the stabilizing circle.
3. Fold four of the Circles in half and fold one Circle in half. Fold in half again to use as a guide for cutting.
4. Align the twice-folded guide on a folded Circle and draw a line from the fold to almost the open edge of the Circle.
5. Cut along the line, making sure not to cut all the way to the edge. Repeat with all the Circles.
6. Die-cut four 2" Circles from patterned paper and fold so that the pattern is on the inside.
7. Die-cut one 2" Circle from plain paper and fold in half. Fold in half again to use as a guide for cutting.
8. Align the twice-folded guide on a folded Circle and draw a line from the fold to almost the open edge of the Circle.
9. Cut along the line, making sure not to cut all the way to the edge. Repeat with all the Circles.
10. Using a 1 1/8" hole punch, punch a hole in the stabilizing Circle.
11. Cut an 8" length of ribbon and tie the ends together. Poke the ribbon through the hole in the Circle, drawing the knotted end to the Circle.
12. Slide a 3" Circle, using the slit, onto the stabilizing Circle and open slightly. Then slide a smaller Circle inside the larger Circle and open slightly.
13. Continue sliding Circles onto the stabilizing Circle, keeping them equal distance apart. You have just completed a beautiful decoration (Main Photo)!
14. Use this lesson as part of a study of circles or geometry.
15. Die-cut the XL Circles, using the above directions. Hang them from the ceiling or large trees.