Papercraftmas Day 7: Christmas Tree Hugger (Patreon)

This one's cute, easy, and works on a similar principle to the Stocking Stuffer, so if you wish, you can also modify this one to work as a stocking hanger or a bookmark.  Make sure you build Kara's arms out with foam tape far enough to go over YOUR tree!

Materials You'll Need

Lineart or colored illustration printed on a single sheet of heavy cardstock or watercolor paper- if you're printing at home and using 8.5x11 paper, your paperchild will be a little smaller than my elves.  I used Canson XL watercolor paper (9x12, from Walmart) and the Qor Mini Palette, plus a tube of gouache, for all the paperchildren.

Scissors

XActo Blade

Double Stick Tape

Foam Tape

Adhesive of choice (I'm using Tombow's permanent tape runner)

Popsicle Sticks

Coins (as a weight)

Single Sided Tape

Day 7: Christmas Tree Hugger

Printable Lineart: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XHfqmprA-r2PRhTJZJw5DEbYwiIRiFS_/view?usp=sharing

Printable Watercolor Illustration: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZnE9eAkrauu-3VJAW0di3panhOPFHbtC/view?usp=sharing

Watercolor Tutorial with Printable Lineart: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdb7jxCiWGE&list=PL_pXBtCqjKy9FwFuMrgsWUArnfSHjTZ5E&index=54&t=590s

Assembly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-po-q4ITGMI&list=PL_pXBtCqjKy9FwFuMrgsWUArnfSHjTZ5E&index=53&t=1s

When you cut out your paperchild, save that paper!  We use it to create the base and reinforce the paperchild!

If you make this project, or were inspired, and share it online, please tag me (@Nattosoup) because I'd love to see what you've made!