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Craft Elegant Traditional Christmas Silhouette Ornaments: Step-by-Step Guide

Introduction

These stunning silhouette ornaments make perfect tree decorations, greeting cards, or a festive banner when strung together. Download the free lady cameo and 'Silent Night' lyrics background design. Print on cardstock, cut out, assemble, and hang with ease.

Step 1

Craft Elegant Traditional Christmas Silhouette Ornaments: Step-by-Step Guide

Prepare the Materials

Download and print the background paper and silhouette ovals. Trim the background paper into 3-1/2" x 5" rectangles using scissors or a paper cutter. Carefully cut out the silhouette ovals with scissors.

Step 2

Craft Elegant Traditional Christmas Silhouette Ornaments: Step-by-Step Guide

Add a Sparkling Edge

Apply glue around the oval's edge with a small brush. Generously sprinkle glitter over the glue, then tap off the excess. Allow to dry completely.

Step 3

Craft Elegant Traditional Christmas Silhouette Ornaments: Step-by-Step Guide

Add Dimension

For a layered effect, secure the glittered oval to the background paper using foam adhesive dots.

Step 4

Craft Elegant Traditional Christmas Silhouette Ornaments: Step-by-Step Guide

Add Hanging String

Punch a small hole in each top corner of the background paper. Thread yarn through the holes and tie into a bow for easy hanging.