Christmas Baubles Paper Craft Ideas, Christmas Decoration Family Activity and Classroom Activity
Christmas bauble paper craft ideas
1. 3D Paper Baubles
- Materials: Colored cardstock, glue, scissors, string
- How-To:
- Cut out several identical circles from cardstock.
- Fold each circle in half.
- Glue the halves together, attaching a string in the middle before closing the last circle.
- Fan out the circles to create a 3D effect.
- Tip: Use glitter or metallic paper for added sparkle.
2. Accordion Paper Baubles
- Materials: Striped or plain paper, glue, string
- How-To:
- Cut long strips of paper.
- Fold the strips accordion-style.
- Glue the ends together to form a circular shape.
- Attach a string to hang.
- Tip: Add a small bead at the top of the string for a decorative finish.
3. Origami Christmas Baubles
- Materials: Origami paper, instructions for shapes (e.g., stars, cubes, or spheres)
- How-To:
- Fold the paper into a festive origami shape.
- Attach a string or ribbon to hang it as a bauble.
- Tip: Use double-sided patterned paper for a vibrant look.
4. Layered Snowflake Bauble
- Materials: White or metallic paper, snowflake templates, scissors, glue
- How-To:
- Cut out multiple snowflakes using templates.
- Layer and glue them together with a slight offset to create depth.
- Attach a ribbon for hanging.
- Tip: Use glitter glue for frosty edges.
5. Paper Strip Baubles
- Materials: Strips of colored paper, brads, hole punch, ribbon
- How-To:
- Cut paper into strips of equal length.
- Punch holes at both ends of the strips.
- Secure the strips with a brad on both ends and fan them out into a sphere.
- Add a ribbon loop for hanging.
- Tip: Use patterned holiday paper for variety.
6. Quilled Paper Baubles
- Materials: Quilling paper, quilling tool, glue, cardstock
- How-To:
- Create quilled designs like spirals, hearts, or snowflakes.
- Arrange the designs into a circular bauble shape on cardstock.
- Add a ribbon loop to hang.
- Tip: Use metallic quilling paper for a festive touch.
7. Paper Cone Baubles
- Materials: Decorative paper, glue, string
- How-To:
- Cut circles from decorative paper and make a slit halfway through.
- Roll each circle into a cone and glue the edges.
- Attach cones together to form a sphere.
- Add a string for hanging.
- Tip: Mix and match colors for a dynamic look.
8. Bauble Gift Tags
- Materials: Craft paper, hole punch, markers, string
- How-To:
- Cut out round shapes from craft paper.
- Decorate with patterns, names, or festive designs.
- Punch a hole and thread a string to use as both a tag and a bauble.
- Tip: Personalize with glitter pens or stamps.
9. Paper Doily Baubles
- Materials: Paper doilies, glue, string
- How-To:
- Fold doilies in half and glue them together to form a sphere.
- Attach a string for hanging.
- Tip: Add a small bell or bead at the bottom for a decorative touch.
10. Spiral Paper Baubles
- Materials: Colored paper, scissors, glue
- How-To:
- Cut a circle from paper and spiral-cut it inward.
- Gently pull the spiral apart for a springy effect.
- Attach a string to the top to hang.
- Tip: Use metallic paper for extra shine.
11. Wreath-Style Baubles
- Materials: Green paper, hole punch, red beads or pom-poms
- How-To:
- Cut a small ring from green paper.
- Add punched paper leaves around the ring to mimic a wreath.
- Attach red beads or pom-poms as "berries."
- Add a ribbon loop for hanging.
12. Transparent Paper Baubles
- Materials: Transparent paper (vellum), markers, glue
- How-To:
- Cut out circles or shapes from vellum paper.
- Decorate with markers or stickers.
- Assemble into a sphere and hang with ribbon.
- Tip: Place a tiny LED light inside for a glowing effect.
13. Bauble Garland
- Materials: Various papers, string, glue
- How-To:
- Create mini paper baubles (using any technique above).
- String them together to make a garland.
- Tip: Hang across mantels or doorways for a festive decoration.