Paper Punch Flower Ornament... great for the kids and adults too!

Paper Punch Flower Ornament

This is a great TV craft – punch out a pile of blooms while watching your favorite shows. The model shown uses a crisp, monochromatic color scheme, but you can use your favorite holiday papers.

Completion Time - Less than 1 hour

Designer - Patty Schaffer

STYROFOAM™ Brand Foam

Balls, 4"

Other Materials

Cardstock
Pearl head pins
Ribbon: 1/4" x 12"
Ribbon: 1/2" x 24"

Tools Needed

Thick, white craft glue
Flower craft punch, 1"

Instructions

1. Punch several hundred flowers from white cardstock. The final number you need will vary based on size of punch and spacing of flowers.
2. Thread two flowers onto pearlized head pin and "fluff" petals. Pin onto foam ball. Repeat till ball is covered.
3. Knot together ends of ¼" ribbon, forming loop. Add dab of glue to top of ornament; place knot on glue and using skewer, push knot into foam ball. Let dry.
4. Tie bow in ½" ribbon; trim ends. Glue and pin to top of ornament.

(thanks Dow Crafts)