Post Five: Upcycled Book-Page Rosette Ornaments
Upcycled Book-Page Rosette Ornaments Having some materials left over from my last project, and with the holidays coming soon, I wanted to use what I had to create something seasonal and practical. I found a simple template for paper rosette that allowed for a variety of ways that the paper could be folded, shaped and the structure was sturdy enough to work for handmade ornaments. Supplies Used: Old book pages Holiday scrapbook paper Cardstock circles Twine Scissors Glue gun Circle punch Step 1: Cutting and Folding the Paper I began by cutting my paper into even strips. Most of mine were about two inches wide, which created a medium-sized ornament. Each strip was accordion folded into small, even pleats. I used both book pages and scrapbook sheets to see how each material behaved when folded. The book pages were more flexible and gave a vintage look, while the cardstock held sharper, cleaner folds. Step 2: Forming the Rosette Shape Once the strips were folded, I ...
