How to Make a Star Ornament From Ribbon
You can find ornaments in most stores during the holiday season, but it can be hard to find affordable ornaments on a tight budget. Knotted ribbon star ornaments are inexpensive to make and use common craft materials that you'll find in your home. Hang these ribbon star ornaments from a Christmas tree, an ornament hanger or on a wall to add a touch of personalized holiday cheer to the home. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Cut off an 18-inch long piece of ribbon from a 1-inch wide roll.
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Hold the left end of the ribbon in your left hand, between your thumb and forefinger.
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Bring the right end of the ribbon over and around your left forefinger, forming a loop in the ribbon.
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Hold the loop tight and pull your left forefinger out of the loop to the left.
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Bring the right end of the ribbon through the loop and pull it tight to form a flat knot.
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Repeat the process to form another flat knot directly to the right of the first knot.
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Tie knots all along the length of the ribbon, placing the knots right next to each other.
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Tuck the right end of the ribbon into the first knot on the left, forming a circular shape. Hot glue it together at this point.
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Tips & Warnings
Use longer ribbon to make larger stars, or shorter ribbon to make smaller stars.