Do-it-yourself ball of postcards without glue. Christmas balls from old postcards
Also in school times at labor lessons everyone made similar Christmas decorations. Even now, such New Year's balls, which we will make from ordinary paper quickly and step by step with our own hands, have not lost their relevance. With a large selection of store-bought Christmas decorations, such home-made products are unique in their form and decorative design.
How to make bright Christmas paper balls with your own hands
Very simple in execution, such an interesting ball that is perfect for New Year's decor.In order to make such a ball, you need to take the following materials:
- Double-sided paper in three contrasting colors;
- Stipler;
- Glue;
- Scissors;
- Thread.
First you need to cut circles out of paper. A glass, glass or other container with the desired size is perfect for this. Circles should be 12, 4 pieces for each color.
The circles need to be folded in half and put into each other in such a sequence that two adjacent colors are the same. It turns out that we start with one color, then there are 2 circles of another color, again circles of the third color and ends with a circle of the first color.
Along the fold line, you need to connect the circles with a stapler.
After that, you need to connect the circles to each other. To do this, one element must be connected to the neighboring element on one side from above, and to the element on the other side from below, so continue until all the circles are connected to each other.
The result should be such a Christmas ball.
Let's assemble an interesting paper ball without glue using an interesting technique
You don't need glue to make this ball. The technique for building such a ball is very simple. In order to make such a simple but interesting Christmas tree toy you need to cut out three circles from thick cardboard different color and arrange them according to the scheme. Assembly diagrams are designed so that even a child can figure out the assembly sequence.
With the help of old New Year's cards, you can make a wonderful New Year's toy. To make such a ball, you need to cut 8 circles from a postcard (magazine, newspaper). In the middle of the circle, you need to outline a triangle by eye so that its three vertices touch the edge of the circle. It is necessary to bend the paper along the lines of the triangle. Next, 4 triangles need to be glued together along the folds. Having made an identical half, you need to fasten them with glue and tie or glue a ribbon on which the ball will be hung.
All steps are clearly visible in the photo.
If you do not have postcards or you just want to make the toy brighter, you can print ready-made blanks for making such a ball on a printer.
DIY Christmas ball from stripes:
Using ordinary strips of paper, you can make a wonderful toy that can decorate not only a spruce tree, but also a table. Such balls of lanterns look funny, and additional decor with different beads will add zest.
In order to make such a ball, you need to cut colored paper into strips of the same length and width. On average, one product takes 16 strips.
It is necessary to fold all the strips in a pile and thread a thread through all the strips from one end and secure it with tape or a knot. Also, the thread must be passed from the other end of the strips.
The strips need to be bent and the thread fixed to the desired length. At both ends, the thread can be decorated with different beads and tassels of thread or yarn.
The result should be such a flashlight.
Also, if you bend the strips at a right angle in the middle, you can get a lantern of a more interesting shape.
Fluffy balls.The interior can be diversified with such funny paper pom-poms. They are made very simply. For this you need a stack paper napkins stapler glue and thread. A small stack of 6-8 napkins needs to be fastened with a stapler in the middle. Next, you need to cut a circle out of them. After the circle is ready, layer by layer, lift the napkin a little, crushing it at the base. The result should be a fluffy half.
Having made the second one using the same technology, they need to be glued together. After this, you get such a funny fluffy ball.
If you want to make balls different size using this technique, you need to make different diameters of the circle. To do this, you need large napkins. The larger the ball, the larger the diameter, the larger the napkin.
You can also use puppet eyes and a cap to decorate such a product. So get your own New Year's elf.
Video on the topic of the article
In order to make it much easier and more understandable for you, we suggest watching a video selection on making New Year's Christmas balls. The video discusses in detail all the manufacturing steps, so with the help of video instructions it will not be difficult to make such products to decorate the room on a holiday.
A family holiday should embody the warmth of the whole family, it will be great if you arrange a family meeting and make balloons from cards that will delight you throughout the Christmas holidays.
To make these Christmas tree decorations, you will need:
Old New Year's cards;
- rhinestones, sequins;
- tapes; glue;
- triangular and round pattern;
- pencil; scissors.
Step-by-step technology for making Christmas tree balls:
Cut out a 5cm circle and use it as a template to cut out 20 circles from old postcards. Cut out the triangle pattern. 
Use a triangle to shapely fold the circles as shown in the following image. These will be our decorations for the Christmas tree. 
For the upper part, glue five circles together, for the bottom part, glue the same number of circles together, for the central part, use the remaining ten. Don't forget to attach a ribbon loop to the top. You should have the following shapes. Glue together all the parts of the ball. 
Optionally, as an additional decoration, you can use sequins, sequins, beads, rhinestones, bows and other beautiful little things that will make your card balls more festive. Making such a wonderful toy will take you a few minutes, you will spend a minimum of money.
Even a modest souvenir, accompanied by beautiful postcard handmade will become great gift. Such a card will not only convey warm wishes, but will also be an excellent home decor. We share ways to make amazing New Year cards easily and simply.
1. Almost knitted postcard
The leftover yarn for knitting can be put into action by making a New Year's card out of them with your own hands. Cut a triangle out of cardboard that will become a Christmas tree, generously grease it with glue and wrap it with colored threads. The more colors of yarn used, the better. Then glue the Christmas tree a regular postcard and decorate if desired.
2. Contrasting textile application
Pieces of bright fabrics will come in handy for creating a postcard. Choose textiles that will not crumble. Cut out simple figures from fabric - Christmas trees, Christmas balls, animals - and glue them on white postcard. The contrasting combination of colors looks the most impressive.
3. Balls and ribbons
Using ribbons in decor is a win-win solution for those who want to create a festive mood. Draw outlines on paper Christmas ball or lay it out with glued beads, and place a bow tied from narrow tape. The presence of volumetric elements makes decorative postcard very original.
4. Herringbone with voluminous branches
Twist thin tubes from multi-colored paper. Grease one of the edges with glue so that it does not unfold. Then glue the tubes different lengths for a postcard. Postcard with voluminous herringbone ready.
5. Laconic stripes
Fans of minimalism will appreciate the discreet but effective postcard, where Christmas tree branches are made from strips of paper. The only decoration of such a postcard is a decorative seam on paper branches and a frame along the edges of its front part.
6. Fragrant message
A card that not only looks great, but also smells good is a really nice surprise. Use cinnamon or vanilla sticks as a base for a decorative composition, surrounding them New Year's tinsel, beads, pictures.
7. Winter lace
Lace white color becomes snow-covered Christmas tree branches, and sequins glued to it become New Year's balls. For the background, use paper of any pastel shade or textured fabric, such as burlap.
8. Simple drawing
Even a simple drawing on a New Year's card can look impressive. In order for the postcard to look noble, pay special attention to the accuracy of its application. We also recommend using rough craft or snow-white glossy paper.
9. Sewing on paper
easy way to make a postcard voluminous - sew on any paper figure with one seam passing through the center and bend its edges. You can also use several figures of the same shape, sewing them with a common seam, and gluing one of them as a background. Then the image will be even more voluminous.
10. With quilling elements
Quilling is the art of creating decorative compositions from strips of paper. It will not be possible to fully master it a couple of days before the New Year, but it is quite possible to apply individual techniques in the decor of a postcard. Circles of twisted narrow strips of paper become New Year's balls, and the tree - a green curved line drawn on a postcard.
11. A combination of several different textures
Another easy way to diversify a familiar application is to use materials with a different texture for it. For example, knitted fabric, cardboard, plain thin paper. Then, despite the simple form of the elements, the postcard will look non-trivial.
12. Eye-catching contrasts
It is not at all necessary to use white paper as the basis of the postcard, and make the application bright. Do the opposite and decorative composition play with new colors.
13. Either an inscription or a drawing
For lettering and drawing, choose a paint that contrasts with the paper base. The more intricate and decorative the inscription is, the better. Don't forget to surround it with small simple drawings.
14. Cute scenery
A simple landscape applique will be a real decoration for a New Year's card. Complete it with voluminous elements - cotton wool imitating snow, beads, sequins, and even chains. Such a New Year's card with your own hands looks very cozy.
15. Elegant brutality
Punch holes on the thick paper of a saturated color along the outline of the triangle. Stretch the threads between them in a chaotic manner. Do not make too many stitches - our New Year's card is valuable for its conciseness.
16. Maximum shine
Draw a Christmas tree on paper and generously grease it with silicone glue. Then add sequins and beads. After drying, a thick thread can be glued along the contour. Such a New Year's card with your own hands will sparkle with all the colors of the rainbow.
17. Paper snowmen
The basis for the snowman postcard is white paper folded several times. Grease it a little with glue so that the snowman keeps its shape. From the remnants of the fabric, make a hat and scarf for the snowman, draw his face.
18. The second life of old buttons
In every house there are many buttons that are no longer needed, but it is a pity to throw them away. the day before new year holidays buttons will come in handy. Glued on a postcard, they become Christmas balls. Complete the composition with a simple inscription. New Year card ready with your own hands.
When gifts for loved ones are ready, it's time to think about decorating your own home. Do not forget
You can make such a ball for decorating a Christmas tree with your own hands.
When I was little, I saw someone have a very unusual ball of postcards. I really wanted to learn how to make these balls. It turned out that it is not difficult at all.
I learned how to make balloons from postcards. They were big, elegant, I really liked them, but I didn’t think of where to adapt them. Therefore, I made the same ball, only small, from a dense colored one. This ball could be hung on a Christmas tree.
Then I made two more of the same Christmas balls, both from. In this form, this garbage, which any normal person would have thrown away long ago, has been decorating my Christmas tree for about a decade and a half)))
At the time when I was making these balls, there was not yet such a variety of creative materials on sale as they are now (shiny cardboard, shiny paper with a holographic effect, etc.).
Once in the store I came across toothpaste in an unusually beautiful shiny box, which I could not pass by :) So for the first time I saw paper with a holographic sheen.
At home, I tried to erase the inscriptions from it with acetone. Although with great difficulty, but it was possible. I took apart the box and made a ball out of it. How beautifully it shone and sparkled with all the flowers on the Christmas tree in the light of an electric garland!
Then I came across advertising booklets of some expensive imported auto cosmetics. The advertisement was printed on thick mother-of-pearl paper. I have never seen such paper before. There were few places without text and pictures on it, so even for a small ball of such booklets it took several :)
Now since beautiful paper and there are no problems with cardboard, so you can make a lot of beautiful and different balls.
To make a ball, you first need to draw or print out such a template.
According to this template, cut out 20 identical circles from cardboard, thick foil or paper. The diameter of the finished ball is 2 times the diameter of these circles. For example, my first ball is about 5.6 cm in diameter, and the diameter of the circles that make it up is 2.8 cm.
Bend each circle along the lines marked on the template with a dotted line (the lines form an equilateral triangle inscribed in a circle, all its angles are 60 °) so that you get a triangle with rounded parts bent to the front side.
Apply glue to these bent parts from the wrong side and glue 10 triangles with each other in one strip as in the diagram below. The edges of this strip are also glued together, you get a ring. This ring is the middle part of the ball.
Glue the remaining 10 triangles with each other by 5 (see circles at the bottom of the same diagram). Glue a loop into the center of one of these circles, secure it from the inside with a piece of tape. This is the top and bottom of the balloon.
Glue the circles to the ring, you get a ball.
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Enjoy your creativity!
Especially for blog readers, with sincere respect, Julia Sherstyuk
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