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    Home » Easy DIY » Holiday & Seasonal Ideas

    December 12, 2012 | By Jami

    Easy Book Page Punch Ornament

    Create easy Christmas ornaments with book pages and punches. Makes a great kid craft, too!

    Hi friends, have I got a handcrafted ornament you're going to love! It's super quick, super easy, and super cute - can't beat that, can you? And it goes with all other book page or music sheet decorations you might have made (like these book page rosettes, balls, and paper chains, or music sheet wreath, decoupage sign and coasters). Nothing like a good theme, right?

    I love, love, love easy crafts like this: they use mostly what we may have (punches, old books, copies, or music), need only a few minutes, and result in a great end-product. (affiliate links provided)

    How to Make Book Page Punch Ornaments

    Book Page Snowflake Punch Ornament

    Supplies Needed:

    • Clear glass ball ornaments (or use plastic balls so they're unbreakable)
    • Old books or music sheets (make copies if you don't want to use actual books)
    • 1/2-inch t0 1-inch paper punches (any smaller and you don't really see that they're book pages; bigger than 1" are harder to insert). I used a star punch and a snowflake punch.
    • Jute twine or desired hanger

    Bk.Page-Punch-Ornament-Steps

    Here are the crazy-easy steps:

    1. Punch a bunch of shapes from your desired paper. The only thing to keep in mind here are making sure there is writing on both sides, otherwise they're just blank shapes in the ornament and you lose the effect.
    2. Remove the top of the ornament and start stuffing them inside. It's okay to bend them - they flatten out again. I found that it was actually better if they bent a bit going in because then they didn't lay flat and stick together.
    3. Fill the ball about 3/4 full and replace top.
    4. Thread with your chosen hanger.

    Book Page Punch Ornament with star shapes

    And that's it (and you thought the Tinsel & Glitter Ornament was easy). If you haven't gathered by now - I really like these. I used a 1" star punch for this ornament and I like the way you can easily see the writing on the shapes even from far away.

    Book-Page-Snowflake-Punch-Ornament

    I then made this one with a smaller 1/2" snowflake punch, thinking it would be too small. However, I was surprised that I could still see the writing, plus the arms of the snowflakes (umm, is that what they are called?) really help to hold them aloft. Since they fill the ball better, I didn't need to punch out more, even though they were smaller than the stars.

    I think this craft would be great for kids to make for grandparents (they love to use the punches!) and by varying the shapes (even toy images like teddy bears or trains would work...) and paper they are easily customizable.

    What do you think - easiest Christmas craft yet or what?

     

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    About Jami

    Since 2009 Jami Boys has been helping readers live a simple homemade life through whole food recipes, doable gardening, and easy DIY projects on An Oregon Cottage. From baking bread, to creating a floor from paper, to growing and preserving food, Jami shares the easiest ways to get things done. She's been featured in Cottages and Bungalows, Old House Journal, and First for Women magazines as well as numerous sites like Good Housekeeping, Huffington Post, and Apartment Therapy.

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    Comments

    1. Sheryl Chiaramonte says

      September 10, 2018 at 7:18 pm

      Brilliant. What a great gift for folks who love to read.

      Reply
    2. Mary says

      March 11, 2013 at 12:34 pm

      Jami, do you think it would be neat to add a pinch of glitter to the clear ball? I'm a sparkly fanatic and thought that would be an extra nice touch - but then maybe it would all stick to the sides of the ornament due to static.

      Reply
      • Jami says

        March 11, 2013 at 4:16 pm

        Yeah, you're probably right about sticking to the inside. You could add lines of glitter around the outside center, though, if you wanted more sparkle (like my anthro-inspired balls). Or brush glitter glue over the book pages and letting dry before punching? I haven't tried it - just thinking off the top of my head. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Mary Ann says

      December 26, 2012 at 10:59 am

      I think these are a good idea, though i am reading it after Christmas. I happen to have some empty balls like this... now I know what to do with them!

      Reply
    4. Jennifer says

      December 15, 2012 at 10:19 am

      Jami - I just got back from an amazing trip to Germany and had to let you know I thought of you. I'm reading a magazine I picked up there. It is the special Christmas edition of "Living and Garden", like our Better Homes and Gardens. The first thing I saw was a dining room decorated just like yours - white furniture, white decor, natural elements and silver and maybe some mercury glass. (not sure how THAT translates!!) I was so surprised to see similar ideas across the pond! I tried to get a link to the article, but only got the front of the magazine. Here is the link, and scroll down a bit for the Christmas issue (red cover, that says "Weinachtszauber". Viel Spass! (have fun!) Jennifer

      Reply
      • Jami says

        December 16, 2012 at 5:38 pm

        Wow, that is awesome, Jennifer! That is cool to know - and also that you thought of me...awwww. 🙂 I'm off to look!

        Reply
    5. [email protected] says

      December 13, 2012 at 5:57 pm

      I absolutely love this! I'm definitely making some of these next year!

      Reply
    6. Diana says

      December 12, 2012 at 2:20 pm

      I feel a trip to Hobby Lobby coming on . . . .

      I love it -- that is my kind of crafting (glue guns and I do not get along -- I think I need to take some kind of hot glue skills class).

      Reply
    7. Ronnell says

      December 12, 2012 at 1:20 pm

      These are too cute! I always make ornaments to have in a basket to give guests and these and the tinsel ones are a must... easy. Thanks for the great ideas!

      Reply
    8. Susan Finton says

      December 12, 2012 at 8:19 am

      I make these for brides and new moms using paper and confetti from their showers.

      Reply

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