{"id":4015,"date":"2024-12-11T14:40:44","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T14:40:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.overvillage.co.uk\/WP\/?p=4015"},"modified":"2024-12-11T14:40:46","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T14:40:46","slug":"make-your-own-christmas-decoration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.overvillage.co.uk\/WP\/make-your-own-christmas-decoration\/","title":{"rendered":"Make Your Own Christmas Decoration\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.overvillage.co.uk\/WP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.overvillage.co.uk\/WP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image.png?w=960&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4018\" style=\"width:370px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. Use a fairly firm piece of paper &#8211; offcuts of thicker wrapping paper works well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this example, we are using a page from a catalogue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cut to desired size &#8211; we started off with paper measuring slightly over A5 \u2013 but it\u2019s up to you!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.overvillage.co.uk\/WP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-5.jpeg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.overvillage.co.uk\/WP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-5.jpeg?w=960&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4021\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. Fold the paper into a concertino &#8211; each fold is approx 1.5 cm\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.overvillage.co.uk\/WP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-1.jpeg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.overvillage.co.uk\/WP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-1.jpeg?w=960&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4017\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.overvillage.co.uk\/WP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-3.jpeg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.overvillage.co.uk\/WP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-3.jpeg?w=960&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4023\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. Cut a triangle shape out of each end (or any other shape you fancy, or leave as is!)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.overvillage.co.uk\/WP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-9.jpeg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.overvillage.co.uk\/WP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-9.jpeg?w=960&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4027\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.overvillage.co.uk\/WP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-2.jpeg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.overvillage.co.uk\/WP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-2.jpeg?w=960&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4019\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4. Fold in half&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.overvillage.co.uk\/WP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-4.jpeg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.overvillage.co.uk\/WP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-4.jpeg?w=960&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4020\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5. Use raffia (for gift decoration) or cotton or ribbon (for tree decoration) to tie securely around the centre&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.overvillage.co.uk\/WP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image.jpeg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.overvillage.co.uk\/WP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image.jpeg?w=960&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4016\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">6. Pull both sides out to meet in the middle and secure (with glue, tape or a staple)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.overvillage.co.uk\/WP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-8.jpeg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.overvillage.co.uk\/WP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-8.jpeg?w=960&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4026\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">7. And repeat on the other side&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.overvillage.co.uk\/WP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-1.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.overvillage.co.uk\/WP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-1.png?w=960&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4024\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some other examples. . .&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Half -concertino can be used as a gift decoration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.overvillage.co.uk\/WP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-6.jpeg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.overvillage.co.uk\/WP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-6.jpeg?w=960&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4022\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or at some longer cotton\/twine to make tree decorations:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.overvillage.co.uk\/WP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-7.jpeg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.overvillage.co.uk\/WP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-7.jpeg?w=960&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4025\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. Use a fairly firm piece of paper &#8211; offcuts of thicker wrapping paper works well.&nbsp; In this example, we are using a page from a catalogue.&nbsp; Cut to desired size &#8211; we started off with paper measuring slightly over A5 \u2013 but it\u2019s up to you!&nbsp; 2. Fold the paper into a concertino &#8211; each fold is approx 1.5 cm\u202f&nbsp; 3. Cut a triangle shape out of each end (or any other shape you fancy, or leave as is!)&nbsp; 4. Fold in half&nbsp; 5. Use raffia (for gift decoration) or cotton or ribbon (for tree decoration) to tie securely around the centre&nbsp;&nbsp; 6. Pull both sides out to meet in the middle and secure (with glue, tape or a staple)&nbsp; 7. And repeat on the other side&nbsp; Here are some other examples. . .&nbsp; Half -concertino can be used as a gift decoration.&nbsp; Or at some longer cotton\/twine to make tree decorations:&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":true,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4015","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-crafty"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Tb23-12L","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.overvillage.co.uk\/WP\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4015","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.overvillage.co.uk\/WP\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.overvillage.co.uk\/WP\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.overvillage.co.uk\/WP\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.overvillage.co.uk\/WP\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4015"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.overvillage.co.uk\/WP\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4015\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4029,"href":"https:\/\/www.overvillage.co.uk\/WP\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4015\/revisions\/4029"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.overvillage.co.uk\/WP\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4015"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.overvillage.co.uk\/WP\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4015"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.overvillage.co.uk\/WP\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4015"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}