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Recycled Picture "Joy" Ornament

Made from cardboard tubes, an easy and cool gift to hang on a christmas tree.

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/recycled-picture-joy-ornament • Posted by Gaby R.

This can be a nice original gift, to place on the tree or just stand up like a mini framed picture.

You will need

Project Budget
Free

Time

0 h 20

Difficulty

Pretty Easy
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Description

This can be a nice original gift, to place on the tree or just stand up like a mini framed picture.

Instructions

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    You´ll need pictures, cardboard tubes, glue, glitter, scissors and cutter.

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    Cut 3/4 inch off the cardboard tube. Then trace around the picture and cut out the shape.

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    On the construction paper trace the outside circle.

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    Draw the letter J and Y. At this point you can draw about anything you like, not only on the side but up or down.

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    On the cardboard, find the middle and trace a line 1/4 of an inch away from the edge. Then cut following the line Cyellow line on the picture.

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    now, place the cardboard on top of the picture, and from that middle marks trace the inside. you'll end up with a shape like the yellow outline, so when you slide your picture it will fit perfectly.

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    Paint the cardboard and the letters J and Y, add string and glue picture to the word.

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    slide the picture and fix it until it fits well.

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    Add glitter or anything you want. I hope you`ll make this and let me see what you've come up to!!!