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CO+K Scissors Tree Topper

Make a crafty tree-topper!

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/cok-scissors-tree-topper • Posted by Cat Morley

We couldn't resist making a scissors star for the top of our tree at CO+K.

You will need

Project Budget
Free

Time

1 h 00

Difficulty

Nice & Simple
Medium 13 20  201 Medium img 0177

Description

We couldn't resist making a scissors star for the top of our tree at CO+K.

Instructions

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    Start by tracing around the CO+K scissors logo on to paper, using a computer in the background as a lightbox (it's a nifty technique which works really well) and then cut this out as your template.

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    Use small dots of blu-tack to stick the template underneath a sheet of frosted plastic. You can find plastic sheets like this in stationery stores such as Paperchase.

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    Cut around the template, using a pair of heavy duty scissors.

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    Stick your plastic scissors underneath a new sheet of plastic and use this as the template to cut your second pair.

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    You should now have two pairs of plastic scissors.

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    Cut long strips of thick black card measuring 2" wide.

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    Bend the black card around the scissors, scoring along the folds.

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    Use a hot glue gun to stick the black card around the outside of the scissors. Don't worry if it looks messy, you can pick excess glue off when you're finished.

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    Continue around the outside until your finished and then stick card around the inside of the finger holes.

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    Cut a small rectangle out of the bottom of the scissors with a cutting knife.

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    Slip some fairy light inside the scissors and place on top of your tree!