The holiday season has begun and it’s time to show our appreciation to our friends, school teachers, and those who have helped us. The best gift to express your gratitude is a card. I hope that a card with a handwritten message will bring joy to the recipient.
This time, there is a little twist and surprise. I have created a pop-up card with a paper wreath that is perfect for the holiday season. The method of making this card is the orthodox paper cutout method. The pattern is created by cutting the folded paper with scissors. When the cut paper is unfolded, the pattern becomes a series of patterns, forming the shape of a wreath. Decorations are added using the paper cut-out technique to create a floating wreath card.

*The pattern shown here is a little complicated, so we have prepared a free downloadable pattern for you. You can also cut it into any shape you like without using the pattern.
*In the next blog post, I will introduce a simpler pattern that you can make with your children, so please look forward to that as well.

Instructions for making

Step 1. Fold the Paper and Match with Pattern

First, cut a wreath shape. Fold the green origami paper in four. First fold it in half, then fold it in half again. Align the dotted line of the downloaded pattern exactly with the crease of the four folds and tape the edges together.

Step 2. Cut Along the Pattern

Cut along the lines of the pattern with scissors. Curved lines and fine details can be cut cleanly by moving the scissors as if turning the paper, rather than moving the scissors.

Step 3. Unfold a Paper

Gently and carefully unfold the cut wreath. The circle of paper wreaths has expanded.

Step 4. Cut Decorative Parts

Prepare patterned paper for bell, bow, holly leaves, and stars. All of the decorative parts are cut by applying the pattern to a piece of paper folded in two. Prepare one sheet each of bell and bow, and about 4 to 6 sheets of holly leaves, both large and small.

Step 5. Decorate

Once each part is ready, you can begin decorating. First, glue the bell and bow to the folds of the wreath folded in half. Decorate the holly leaves in the desired position and in the desired number of pieces, taking care to balance it out.

Using scraps of paper, cut out holly leaf berries and shimmering light decorations. Just cutting them into circles will be enough to make a decorative piece. Attach them to the paper wreath in a balanced manner.

Step 6. Write a Message

Write your message before attaching the wreath to the card. It’s my daughter’s turn! It is best to write your message in the center of the folded card.

Step 7. Glue the Wreath

Glue the edges of the wreath so that the wreath floats up from the card. Gently open it and you have a beautiful finished floating wreath card.

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