This guide on how to make paper chains is a little different, we have included the basic tutorial on how to make a simple paper chain below, but we figured many of you will already know how to do that, so we wanted to add an extra special something to our paper chain makes this year.
We have created this paper chain place card holder for your Christmas table! They have little gaps in between so they are great for hiding special treats for your dinner guests, like sweets and jokes, maybe even a party hat (why not use these instead of Christmas crackers this year?).
These Christmas paper chain place card holders are surprisingly quick and easy to make, we will take you through step-by-step what to do below, and you can even watch our video tutorial showing exactly what you'll need to do. All you will need is seven strips of card, or less if you prefer a smaller place card holder but seven strips make the one as seen in our photo below.
You can use any cardstock but ours is 12x12 inches square, double-sided and decorated in Christmas patterns. The particular one we used is not available but there are plenty of other designs available online, we love this one: First Edition FSC 12”x12” Paper Believe in Magic-48 Sheet Pad, 200gsm Heavyweight Cardstock from Amazon.
Video tutorial: how to make a paper chain place card holder + bonus simple paper chain
Supplies for how to make a paper chain
- Christmas card stock, Amazon
- Gold card, Amazon
- Craft glue, Amazon
- Acrylic marker pens, Amazon
If you can’t get enough of festive crafts, you’re in luck we have plenty more where this came from, and in all of our areas of crafting. Why not try this fun guide on how to make a Christmas stocking or this how to make a Christmas wreath tutorial to spruce up your Christmas decor. If you want to get the little ones involved have a look at these Christmas crafts for kids, jam-packed with tonnes of fun craft ideas. Not sure what you want to do next? Find out what’s hot this year in our Christmas trends round-up.
