How to Make a Felt 3D Christmas Ornament

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Hang this fancy spiral of health from the ceiling or above a doorway. Great for holiday decorating or to add some interest at parties.

Difficulty level: Intermediate
Time to complete: 1 hour
Age range: 10+

Things you’ll need:
Felt squares
Ruler
Scissors
Hot glue gun
Glue sticks
Pencil
Needle and thread

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Things to do:
1. Cut the felt to 8″ square. Draw a diagonal line between two corners.
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2. Make lines 1″ from each other vertically and horizontally. Use these to draw squares 1″ apart.
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3. The felt sheet should look like this.
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4. Carefully cut along the lines from one corner to 1/2 ” from the diagonal line. Do not cut all the way to the diagonal line, or you’ll cut the entire piece apart.
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5. Note how to cut: From one corner to 1/2 ” from the diagonal line.
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6. The felt should look like this.
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7. And drape like this. Warm up your hot glue gun.
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8. Fold the center section as shown.
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9. Repeat with the next section.
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10. Fold the next section toward the back.
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11. Fold the final section back toward the front.
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12. Hang with needle and thread.
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