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Origami Christmas Ornaments: Stars, Bells, Gifts, and Candy Canes

Add handmade paper ornaments to a Christmas tree, card, or wreath. Compare stars, bells, present shapes, a candy-cane decoration, and a snowflake, with English folding diagrams for each project. Flat designs suit cards and wreaths, while three-dimensional shapes add depth to a display. Fold one first to check the size before making a set. Check whether string, glue, scissors, or other materials are needed; hanging arrangements may need to be added separately.

Star ornaments

Compare flat stars, puffy stars, and modular designs. Some use paper strips rather than square sheets. Repeating one shape in different sizes can create a coordinated display.

Bell ornaments

Explore bells with ribbons and other details. Choose a shape that suits a hanging ornament or a flat card decoration. A paper bell does not necessarily include a working sound mechanism.

Christmas Bell
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Present-shaped ornaments

Compare flat present shapes and three-dimensional present boxes. Some flat designs look three-dimensional. These are decoration ideas and are not all containers for gifts.

Stick-candy and candy-cane decorations

Explore the stick-candy project for a Christmas tree or card. Check the creator’s instructions for the finished shape and pattern.

Stick Candy Ornament
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Snowflake ornaments

Use white or shiny paper for winter decorations. Start with the recommended paper size: making a design smaller may make its folds harder to handle.

Snowflake 1
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More small Christmas decorations

Explore other small Christmas decorations, including Santa faces. Match their size to your tree, card, or wreath, and check how you will attach or hang each one.

Santa Face
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Explore wreaths and more Christmas origami

Choose a wreath base for arranging decorations, or browse the main Christmas collection.

Frequently asked questions

Can every ornament be made from one sheet?: No. Some use one sheet and others use several sheets or paper strips. String, glue, or scissors may also be needed.
Can the present boxes hold candy?: Not all of them. This collection includes flat present shapes and decorative three-dimensional designs. Check the creator’s description for container use and capacity.
Is there a candy-cane-style Christmas decoration?: The stick-candy project is offered as a Christmas tree or card decoration. Check its instructions for the shape and pattern.
Can these decorations also be used on a wreath?: Flat stars, bells, and present shapes can be candidates for a wreath. Match their size to the base and try the arrangement before attaching them.