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HOW-TO

Flower Toppers

Looped flowers are fun package toppers that double as ornaments. Cut same-size strips

of decorative paper. Tape ends of individual strips together, creating looped “petals.” Adhere petals, side by side, with

double-sided tape near the taped end, forming a circle. Tape or glue punched shapes to the flower’s center.

HOW-TO

Stamped Medallions

Create a variety of ornament-shape gift tags with one rubber stamp, two colors

of ink, and a decorative punch. For a layered snowflake,

left,

stamp red and tan designs onto white cardstock. Cut out along

different lines, and layer the pieces with glue dots. For a gift topper,

right,

stamp designs onto cardstock, cut out ornament

shape, and layer smaller stamped cutouts on top (similar rubber stamps available at

outlinesrubberstamp.com).

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