Creating a Scrapbook Ball: A Step-by-Step Tutorial

Hello and welcome to this tutorial on creating a scrapbook ball, a unique and thoughtful gift idea that can be customized with various embellishments. To get started, we will need the following materials:

* Cardstock of one or more colors

* Crafting glue

* Decopaper

* Downloadable template with measurements

* Photos of at least 5 cm in size

* Crystal or stick glue

* Ruler

* Scissors

* Compass

* Pencil and eraser

* Crease-tool

* Perforator

* Brooches

* A piece of thread

With these materials, we can begin creating our scrapbook ball. The first step is to cut the outline of a triangle using a table and cutter. We will use this as a base for our ball. It's essential to choose the right size, so make sure to measure carefully before cutting.

For example, I will be using a 6 cm diameter circle, which means the radius will be 3 cm. To achieve perfect circles, we need to take extra care when cutting. Use a sharp pencil and open the compass to the desired size to ensure accurate measurements. Trace 20 circles on the cardstock, using one color or multiple colors for a unique look. In my case, I decided to use five different colors.

Once you have cut all the circles, it's time to assemble the base of our ball. Take one circle and place it over the base, ensuring that the figure is centered. With a pencil, gently trace the outline, leaving aside any excess paper. Repeat this process for each circle, creating 20 identical circles with the same diameter.

Now it's time to create the folds in each triangle. Using an object with a rounded tip or the back of scissors, make lines on each circle where the triangles will meet. This will help you achieve a smooth and even surface. Erase any remaining pencil marks from the previous steps, leaving only the outlines of the triangles.

Take one circle and create a fold in each line of the triangle. Repeat this process for all the circles, separating five that will form the top petals of our ball. The next step is to decorate the inside of each figure with photos, decopaper, or other embellishments. You can use a simple method like tracing the outline and cutting, or get creative by using different techniques.

When decorating, make sure to leave some space in between each circle to create a seamless finish. For this tutorial, I will be using stickers and markers to add color and texture. Once you have completed all the figures, it's time to assemble them.

To glue the figures together, use stick glue, as liquid glue can cause the cardstock to lose its shape or develop wrinkles. Apply glue to each figure, ensuring they are well aligned before pressing them together. Repeat this process for each figure, starting with the top and working your way down.

For the bottom, we will need to add another layer of figures, but with a twist. The in-left tabs will be glued separately from the rest, creating an inverted effect. Take glue and apply it to the free tabs on the bottom, then place the figure on top, pressing gently to secure it in place. Repeat this process for each tab.

As you continue assembling the sphere, you may notice that the figures are forming pentagons. Don't worry; it's just a minor adjustment needed for the final result. With the base and top securely attached, it's time to add any finishing touches.

To close the sphere, take glue and apply it only to three tabs on the top, then press them into place. Make sure the gap is aligned properly before sealing it in place. The sphere is now complete, but there's still one final step: perforating the tabs to create a secure opening for any insertions.

To close the sphere, simply join the perforated tabs together as desired. You can even add brooches or other embellishments through the gap to give your scrapbook ball an extra touch of personality. Hang it on a Christmas tree or use it as a unique decoration for any occasion. And that's it! With these simple steps, you've created a beautiful and functional scrapbook ball.

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"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enHello in this tutorial I show you how to make a scrapbook ball likethis, where you can put cards, candy and a small detailIt is an excellent gift ideaMaterialcardstock of one or more colors, optional: craftingeek decopaper and the downloadable template with the measurementsphotos of not less than 5 cm, crystal or stick glue, ruler, scissorscompass, pencil and eraser, crease-tool, perforator, broochesa piece of thread, to decorate: stickers, markersand what you will put inside, it can be chocolates,paper stars or even a small stuffed thingTake the base, use the table and cutter to help you, cutthe outline of the triangle of the size you wantI will use the 6 cm size6 cm is the size of the diameter of the circlechoose the size you want, use the table and cutterand cut the outline of the corresponding triangleyou can use this as a base, leave asidetake the cardboard ruler and compassmake sure the tip is well sharpenedbecause we want perfect circles, if you have uneven circlesit can lead to problems with the measurestake the ruler and open the compass to thesize you want the radius of the circleIn my case I want 6 cm of diameter ofthe circle, the radius would be 3 cmthen trace 20 circles on the cardstockyou can use 1 color or more, I decided to do it with5 colors, so I will trace 4 circles for each colorwhen you finish cut all the circlesyou should have 20circles of the diameter you chose, in my case 6 cmyou should have 20circles of the diameter you chose, in my case 6 cmtake 1and accommodate over it the base of the beginingmake sure that the figure is right in the middleWith a pencil trace the outlinemark the line gently, we don´t want strokes in the final resultyou must have this, leave aside and do the same with all figuresYou can do the reverse tracing the outline of the triangle and cutchoose the method you prefer and trace the outline in all the circleswhen you finish take 1Each line is a fold, so let's markyou can use an object with a rounded tip like this orthe back of the scissors where there isn´t the phylumMake the lines of each of the triangleswhen you finish erase the remains of pencildo it in each of the figuresTake 1 circle and make a fold in each line of the triangleYou'll have something like thatdo the same with the other circlesseparate 5 which will form the toplets start the funny part, with the photos anddeco paper decorate de inside of each figureThe easiest way is this, flip the paper orphoto and put the triangle of the baseto trace the outline and cutto trace the outline and cutyou will have the right sizedecorate this way each of the figuresdecorate this way each of the figureswhen you finish cutting, glue themto do this I recommend to use stick glue because if you useliquid glue, the cardstock may lose the shape and can have wrinklesglue the decor of each of the figuresremember you can also add text and evendecorate with figures made with your perforatorwe´ll work with the 5 figures that form the topGlue them to the tabs putting glue here and glueing to each otherfor this part I´ll use cristal glue because it dries fasterput glue on the tab and then glue the other figure abovemaking sure that this alignedwhen dry, put glue on the tab of the figure we just gluedand glue another figureremember that they have to be well alignedpress the tabs to be ensure they are well gluedbecause it can move without you noticingput glue again in the tab you just gluedand glue another figuretry to intercalate the colorsglue the last one in the same wayThe top is now readyyou will have 2 tabs without glueleave aside to dry, take another 5 figures that will form the bottomglue them in the same way, one tab with another tabthe difference is that the in the leftovertabs we´ll put glue to join themthe bottom is now ready, leave aside to dryNow we´ll work on the top, flip and take the pieceof thread, it should be the size you wantmake a knot at the bottomand put glue in the center of the figurepass the thread through the gap and accommodate theknot so that it is in the centerglue this excess to prevent moveleave aside to dryTake the bottom and glue the figures in each of the tabsput glueand glue one of the figures over itremember it must be well aligneddo the same with the other 4 tabsthe result will be thisglue in the middle of the free tabs an inverted figure like thisput glueglue the figureput glue againglue and pressyou´ll have something like thisdo the same with the other tabsthe procedure looks complicated but is really easyas you are doing the procedure you will notice how the sphere is formedIf you still need help, note that the glued figures form pentagonswe have completed almost all the sphereit should look like this with photos and deco paper or whatever you putTo close, take the top which it shouldbe glued on the top this wayTo close, take the top which it shouldbe glued on the top this wayput glue just in 3 tabsand glue over 3 tabs of the top where the gap is not thereAlign, pressand the sphere is now readywith a gap like this where you´ll insert candy, letter or a detailopen it and introduce whatever you´ll giveit can be chocolates, paper stars or even a stuffed thingTo close, we won´t put glue, just perforate this tabsTo close, we won´t put glue, just perforate this tabsjoin them as you like the final resultand perforatedo the same on the other sidePut brooches in the perforationsexcellent idea, isn´t it? the sphere should look like thisyou can even hang it or use as decorationyou can make it with christmas decorations andhang it in the christmas treeor for any other occasionwe're doneI hope you enjoyed this tutorialremember to subscribeand share this video with your friendscraftingeek more at www.craftingeek.me\n"