The 10 Best Handmade Christmas Ornaments

Photo by: Martha Stewart Living

1. Print the tissue-star ornament template.
2. Select 12 sheets of colored tissue paper to place under template.
3. Cut outline of template and slits using a utility knife.
4. Remove template, leaving top sheet of tissue.
5. Lay pencil flat, with the point lined up with the middle of the outside of the wedge shape. Roll the pencil until wedge becomes a cone.
6. With a toothpick, place a drop of glue on the ... more 

Photo by: Martha Stewart Living

1. Print the tissue-star ornament template.
2. Select 12 sheets of colored tissue paper to place under template.
3. Cut outline of template and slits using a utility knife.
4. Remove template, leaving top sheet of tissue.
5. Lay pencil flat, with the point lined up with the middle of the outside of the wedge shape. Roll the pencil until wedge becomes a cone.
6. With a toothpick, place a drop of glue on the inside of the tissue to seal the cone. Repeat preceding steps with each wedge for all 12 sheets, then stack all tissue stars facing down. Using a needle and either embroidery thread or thin ribbon, sew stars together at center as if sewing a two-hole button.
7. Tighten string to make stars crumple into a ball. Secure with a half knot, and then a double knot. Attach to a branch with hanging ribbon. less