Scrapbook paper tree ornament

I have been looking for an easy ornament for my kids to make to carry on one of my annual Christmas traditions and I found this idea on the BHG website. I thought it was cute and looked extremely easy ...plus there is no paint or glitter involved so I am happy :)

Materials needed:
Scrapbook paper (I used thick paper that had a cotton like texture to it with glitter accents..got it at the Dollar Store)
Thin wire
Glue
Beads (optional)

Method:
Cut three pieces of wire (approximately 10 inches each) and bend the top of each wire into a loop.

I used a dab of hot glue to attach the 3 wires together and then wrapped a small piece of paper around the glue to hide it. Make sure the loops are pointing in various directions.

 Draw three circles of gradually increasing size on the back of the scrapbook paper. I used thee mugs to draw the circles in these sizes: 3.5 inches, 4.25 inches and 5.25 inches.

Cut the circles out leaving approximately 1/2 an inch outside the circle and then carefully rip the paper along the line to give a rough edge.

 

 Cut from the side of the circle to the middle.

 Wrap the paper into a cone and glue the edge down.

Cut the tip of the cones to create a small hole in the top so the wires can fit through.

 

Feed all 3 wires through the smallest cone and glue to the wire. Do the same with the medium cone and then the large one. Spread the wires out and make the same loop on the bottom.  Attach a string and hang on your tree.

My daughter has just put our garland up on the banister so I could get a picture of it hanging. These ornaments are a good size and super cute.

Enjoy.
Stephanie