DIY Paper Honeycomb Christmas Ornaments

Create stunning 3D honeycomb ornaments with simple paper circles!

This elegant DIY craft transforms basic cardstock into beautiful dimensional decorations, perfect for adding handmade charm to your Christmas tree or holiday décor.

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Paper Honeycomb Ornament Materials

Gather these supplies to create your dimensional paper ornaments:

Essential Supplies:

Cardstock paper (kraft brown and white recommended)
Scissors
Glue stick or craft glue
Pencil
Ruler or craft stick
Twine or string for hanging
Circle template or compass (for cutting uniform circles)

Step-by-Step Honeycomb Ornament Instructions

Follow these simple steps to create your 3D paper ornaments:

Step 1: Cut Your Paper Circles

Cut multiple circles from your cardstock paper in your desired size
You'll need around 25 circles per ornament for a full honeycomb effect
Fold each circle in half

Step 2: Understanding Your Glue Technique

To create the honeycomb effect, we need to follow a two step gluing guide.
See the half circle with the number one above. Take your folded circle and open it up. Apply a line of glue in the center of the opened up circle and stick the two sides together.

Step 3: Glue the Circles Together

So now you should have a stack of half circles that have been glued down the center.
To create the honeycomb effect, this time we will apply two lines of glue (as seen in the image above with the number 2 half circle).
So grab a half circle and apply glue in the 2 lines as per the example and then stick this to another half circle.
Repeat this for all your half circles. At this stage, check to see that your bauble is as full as you want it – you can always cut more circles and add more to create a more fuller look.

Step 4: Add the Twine

Apply liquid glue to the spine of your stack of half circles.

Cut a length of twine and fold it in half, knotting off the two loose ends to create a loop.
Glue this piece of twine down in the spine of your stack of half circles.

Then open up your half circles and bring them around the twine, gluing the two edges together (with the two lines of glue)
Now let it dry properly.

Step 5: Finish the Baubles

How to make Paper Honeycomb Christmas Ornaments

Trim the bottom twine to your desired length and you are done.
These look fantastic hanging on a tree, on a decorative branch or even in a tray as a centerpiece feature.

Design Variations

Create different looks by trying these variations:

Monochromatic: Use all white or all kraft paper for a minimalist look
Mixed Sizes: Make ornaments in various sizes for visual interest
Colored Paper: Try festive colors like red, green, or gold
Patterned Paper: Use scrapbook paper with holiday prints for extra flair

Final Thoughts on These Paper Honeycomb Ornaments

These DIY paper honeycomb ornaments combine simple materials with stunning dimensional results, creating beautiful handmade decorations that rival store-bought versions.

The accordion-fold technique creates an elegant 3D effect while the natural kraft and white color palette brings modern farmhouse style to your holiday décor.

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