This is a fun way to make new xmas decorations and recycle old xmas cards. You can leave these unfolded and send to a friend or a family member as a special addition to their xmas festivities!

You will need:

table with Scissors, split pins, ribbon, old christmas cards, chocolates, pencil, ruler, hole punch

Scissors

Split pins

Ribbon

Old xmas cards or thin coloured card

Chocolates - optional

Pencil

Ruler

Hole punch

Chocolates - optional

Step 1

Measure and cut all your xmas cards so they are the same width then cut them into 1.5 or 2 cm strips.

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Step 2

Stack together about 3 or 4 and hole punch either end. 

Do this with a whole load of them

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Step 3

Put a split pin through either end and open up the legs

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Step 4

Surprise!!!!!

Start to pull the pieces apart, gently bit by by and you will find that your straight length starts to become spherical!

Move the pieces around until you have a bauble shape.

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Step 5

Tie a piece of ribbon to the head of the top split pin and knot it to make a loop.

You can always hide a chocolate inside for a special treat!!

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Congratulations!

Great job. Don't forget to share your finished bauble with us on social media.