How to make mini accordion braid wreaths . . .

Three versions of construction paper accordion folded wreaths with ribbon trim are pictured here.

       This particular ornament is very light weight therefore a perfect handmade craft for a tabletop feather tree. It is possible to make it using all textile materials instead of paper but the samples shown above are made with construction paper and trimmed with real ribbons.
       Once you learn the simple folding method, there are several classic, accordion shapes one can make for decorative holiday ornaments. Also, these ornaments make excellent crafts to teach in school environments or student craft fairs because it takes very little money to manufacture simple kits for each person to work with. 

 Supply List:

• contrasting scrap papers: red and green, green and white or red and white in lengths measuring at least twelve inches (Once you begin to weave the wreath, you will be able to determine the size you will need.)
• A ruler for measuring consistent sizes and lengths
• scissors to cut the lengths of cut paper
• tacky craft glue to adhere the ends of paper together
• a hot glue gun for sticking the ribbon trim onto the paper wreath
• ribbon for trim (More ribbon if you should decide to make the entire wreath body out of it.)
• wire for hanging and a needle for making a tiny hole wear the wire is strung through

Step-by-Step Folding Process Pictured Below

Illustrated accordion braid process.