Who knew paper cupcake liners could bring so much holiday cheer? With just a bit of glue and some simple baking cups, you can create these adorable 3D Cupcake Liner Ball Ornaments. Itโ€™s an easy, festive craft perfect for adding a handmade touch to your Christmas tree.

A paper ornament made from cupcake holders and instructions from Skip to My Lou.
Cupcake Liner Ornaments

Related: Don’t miss these festive projects like DIY Christmas Decorations, Simple and Stunning Holiday Decorations, and 3D Paper Christmas Trees.

3D Cupcake Liner Ball Ornament Supplies

  • 7 green cupcake liners (or any color you choose)
  • 7 white cupcake liners
  • Glue gun
  • Hot glue sticks
  • Ribbon or twine for hanging

Watch How to Make a 3D Cupcake Liner Ball Ornament

How to Make a Christmas Ornament from Baking Cups

Here’s your step-by-step guide to making these paper ornaments. It isn’t that difficult, so get the kids involved this holiday season and have some family fun. Make sure you use a low-temperature glue gun is working with kids. A tape roller would also work for this project.

Step 1: Take a green cupcake liner, flip it over, and flatten it.

Two hands holding a green cupcake liner.
Start with a green cupcake liner.
Two hands flipping the cupcake holder over so the green side is showing.
Flip it over.

Step 2: Add glue to the right side of the liner, fold it in half, and press to stick it down. Repeat this process six more times to make a total of seven folded pieces.

Two hands applying glue from a glue gun to the right hand side in a straight line from the center.
Apply some glue on the right-hand side.
Two hands folding the cup cake liner in half from the left to the right and sticking it down.
Fold it in half, and press to stick it down

Step 2: Repeat the same steps with the white cupcake liners, making seven folded pieces just like before.

Two hands applying glue from a glue gun to the right hand side in a straight line from the center.
Glue the white cupcake liners in the same manner.
Two hands folding the cup cake liner in half from the left to the right and sticking it down.
Make seven of these as well.
Seven green and seven white cupcake liners in two rows.
Arrange your cupcake liners once done.

Step 3: Begin with a white cupcake liner. Apply two lines of glue, one at the top and one at the bottom, then stick a green cupcake liner on top. Continue this process, alternating colors, until all the cupcake liners are layered.

Two hands applying some glue to the top and bottom of a white cupcake liner.
Take a white cupcake liner and apply some glue at the top and bottom.
Two hands sticking a green cup cake liner on top of the first white one.
Stick a green cupcake liner on top.
The cupcake liners after they have all been stuck on one another.
Continue the process, alternating between the white and green cupcake liners until all have been stuck down.

Step 4: Take a green ribbon, fold it in half, and apply some glue to the folded end. Attach it securely to the back of the layered cupcake liners to serve as a hanger.

Two hands folding a green ribbon in half and applying some glue.
Fold a green ribbon in half and apply some glue.
Two hands attaching the green ribbon to the back of the cupcake liners.
Glue to the back of the cupcake liners.

Step 5: Add two lines of glue to the top and bottom edges of the front-facing cupcake liner. Then, carefully fold the back section around and press it into place to complete your paper ornament.

Two hands applying glue to the facing cupcake liner.
Apply some glue to the facing cupcake liner.
Two hands folding the back section around to form a circle and attaching together.
Fold the back section around to create a circle, then secure it in place.

Your beautiful paper ornament is complete.

Two hands holding a completed paper ornament made from cupcake holders.
3D Cupcake Liner Christmas Ornament

This 3D Cupcake Liner Ball Ornament gives simple cupcake liners a new purpose, turning them into a fun addition to your holiday decor. Itโ€™s the perfect activity for all ages, as itโ€™s just cupcake liners and hot glueโ€”such an easy craft that anyone can enjoy! For an extra touch, add a few beads to the ribbon hanger to make it even more festive. And don’t forget, you could even use this technique to create a dimensional Christmas cardsโ€”just glue it inside on each side of the card for a beautiful handmade card. Maybe add a little glitter for extra sparkle.

More Crafts for the Holiday Season

Here are some more crafts to try this holiday season.

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  1. Love to create things myself but you are a star you are very creative

  2. Love the cupcake liner ornament! I wish I could think of such unique crafting ideas myself! Thank you!

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