Paper chain garland

 

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What you will need:

* Paper chain garland pdf from Kip & Fig

* Adobe Reader (available for free from www.adobe.com) and a printer

* A4 paper

* Scissors or scalpel and ruler

* Glue - Pritt stick or PVA works perfectly

Print off the page in the pdf with the paper chain pattern.

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Trim away the outside border in all directions - we have put guidelines on the sheet, so follow these.

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Cut into strips - again follow the guidelines on the sheet.

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Bend the first strip into a circle, dab with glue to secure.

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Thread the next strip through.

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Bend into a circle shape and use a dot of glue to secure.

Then repeat the last step until your chain is the length you want.

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Don't forget once you've bought the pdf it's yours to print off as many times as you like! 

When your garland gets a bit too dusty and is beyond all hope of rescue (it happens in our house at any rate), or you need to cheer up a friend  - just get printing.

Going to a dinner party?  We think it would make a fun gift for your host - and be there next day to smile at while they are tackling all the dishes!