Friday 16 November 2012

Frosty Festivities Blog Hop - Another Make to Share!


Hello! Welcome to my post, which is part of our "Frosty Festivities" Blog Hop.  Our theme is "Winter" and my contribution is below.

You should have landed here from Lisa-Jane's blog.  If you didn't come from there and you want to follow the whole Hop, then it started at Jennifer's blog (and it ends there too!). 

There is also a complete list of every blog, in order, just at the bottom of my post.

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Remember, if you follow the entire Hop and leave a comment after each person's post, go back to Jennifer's blog to let her know.

If you do, you'll be entered in the draw for a great prize of items from these two collections: Basic Grey Aspen Frost and Carta Bella Winter Fun items, worth over £25.
All entries must be received by Monday the 19th of November at 10.59pm GMT.

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Paper Drops Christmas Decorations

My previous post was instructions for making a string of little paper hearts:

 
 Of course, these could be made as Christmas Decorations too!
Pretty, eh? 
Do you see the little shapes in the middle of those banners?  Sort-of tear-drop or leaf shapes? 
I thought you might like to make some of these too.  They're simple and enjoyable to make and they look very effective, either hung individually,  or in a long string.
 
To Make the Decorations
 
You need a few paper strips.  Mine were about 8" long and 1" wide.
    
Fold each strip in half, as shown.  
Choose two strips that you think look nice together. 
Decide which will be the Inside strip and which will go on the Outside.
 Cut about 1/2" from Both ends of the Inside strip
so it will be 1" shorter than the other

Mark about 1/4" from the folded edge of each strip and make a hanging hole
(I used a tiny hole-punch, but you can use a big needle, an awl etc). 
 
On the Inside Strip, apply about 1/4" deep strip of glue to one end...
...and on one side in the centre.

Fold the strip and press the glued parts together.
 
Now apply glue to the Outside Strip, at Both ends and both parts of the middle, as shown.

Carefully fold the Outside Strip round the Inside Strip, with the cut ends together. 
Press the glued cut ends of the Outside strip onto the same (ie. cut) ends of the Inside strip, as shown.
Now, press the folds together...  
...then press the glued parts at the top as shown.
Gently push the ends in, to curve the strips and open them out... 
...so you get a nice curvy shape like this.
(try not to be too forceful when you push, or they end up wonky!)

 You can put a hanging loop on each shape, using a piece of thick thread, or fine ribbon.
These ornaments look pretty hung on their own.  They can be hung from the Christmas tree too.
Or you can make a long string, like this. 
Space the ornaments evenly - mine are about 4" apart.
I used a medium-weight linen thread to string them together.  
Lay the ornaments out as you go, to get the right spacing.  
Use a dot of glue over each hole, to secure the string in the right place
and prevent the ornaments sliding around.
 
Then hang them up somewhere where you can admire your work!
 
 
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I hope you enjoyed my post and fancy having a go at your own ornaments.  Why not combine them with some of the heart-shapes, for an interesting decorative banner?
 
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Your next stop on the Blog Hop is Louise: www.scrapbook-me.blogspot.co.uk, so remember to "hop" over there - after you've left me a quick comment, of course - so you'll be entered in the prize draw!


This is the entire Blog Hop List, just in case you need it:
Lizzie (you are here!)
Jennifer (don't forget to leave a comment, to let her know when you've been all the way round and left a comment on every blog!)

 

44 comments:

  1. OMG, so much nicer than those old style paperchains. I know my DD will love to make these, thanks you for making my house much more stylish this year!

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  2. what r u doing to me Lizzie? Now I have another thing to make u bad friend ;)
    Jo xxxx

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  3. Oh, how pretty! Love this variation on the hearts :)

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  4. love all those paper ornaments thanks for the tutorial Lizzie xxx

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  5. They are very pretty - there is something so soothing about making things with paper strips that I already feel a need to make some of these :)

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  6. These are so pretty,Lizzie...and your clear instructions make them look very do-able.

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  7. Love these. The instructions are super clear. Couldn't access the hearts instructions though. Will be making these this year with my 3 year old.

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  8. These look so effective! I have so much Christmas paper to use up, this might be just the ticket!

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  9. These look fabulous Lizzie! I can imagine these strung up along my stairs! Especially with the hearts too, it will give a loving, cosy feeling to the bunting.

    Thanks so much for the tutorial, and for joining in with the Blog Hop! x

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  10. Great idea and so simple to make I like that

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  11. What a super idea...think I will get the grandchildren on these as a change from normal paper chains!!!

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  12. Another super-clear tutorial Lizzie - thanks! I like the idea of combining them with the hearts too!

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  13. A nice variation. I made some hearts similar to yours from felt strips last year. They look lovely.

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  14. These are so cute, Lizzie! I love the paper you've used on these too.

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  15. I love making decorations, these chains are lovely. A good way of using up scraps of paper too.

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  16. these are absolutely fab - thanks for sharing, such a good way for using up those odd long scraps of paper

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  17. Such a lovely, fun idea - these decorations look awesome!

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  18. these look real good Lizzie - your home is going to be beautifully decorated x

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  19. So cute. I can totally see them as a backdrop to my tree. Thanks for the tute.

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  20. Ohhh, this will keep the grandkids busy for an afternoon! Great idea for using up Xmas paper scraps

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  21. You are so creative! Thanks for popping by my blog - I have missed seeing you in blogland.
    Rinda

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  22. Pretty pretty. But my daughter would lynch me if she could make her paper chains!

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  23. a great way and cheap to make decorations.

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  24. Your garland looks really gorgeous :o)

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  25. Wow, so clever, and yet so simple. Thanks

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  26. Wow, so clever, and yet so simple. Thanks

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  27. This is so pretty, what a great idea!

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  28. It is always such a pleasure to visit your blog and I was excited when I read down the list and saw you were part of the blog train.
    I love the garland idea and I like the two different shapes and think I will try and have a go at a combined string for home this Christmas. Thank you for being so inspiring.

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  29. Oh what a load of memories you brought back - my Grandma had a load of these that we put together every year. Without glue though they had delicate tabs and slots you had to wiggle - they were take back apart and carefully put away after 12th night too.

    Hadn't thought to make them and glue - hmm I might do some and then blog the memory. Thank you :)

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  30. These are lovely, thank you for showing!

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  31. Hi, I love these garlands - the hearts in particular are so pretty!! xx

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  32. These are so pretty Lizzie....all I need to do is find a bit of wall to hang them on!
    Alison xxx

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  33. What a lovely alternative to paperchains and triangular bunting. Must look up your tutorial on hearts - they are lovely.

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  34. Another lovely tutorial! Though those hearts have stolen mine ... Lovely to see you posting and hope all is well with you.

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  35. These are ridiculously cute (and I love the purple paper you used). I think I'll make some of these this year.

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  36. Love these and it is something I can share with my granddaughters to get ready for the holidays. Thanks

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  37. These are amazing. Thanks for inspiration

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  38. Ooooh! Love this! I have some Cath Kidston paper chain strips from last year that will be perfect to use for this...TFS!! :D

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