Newspaper Medallions

• Newspaper
• Stapler
• Scissors
• Tape
• Streamers
• Twist ties
• Hole punch
• String

1. Fold a newspaper page along its existing crease. Fold the page accordion-style; staple at center.
2. Use scissors to round the ends.
3. Create a fan: Tape two sides together.
4. Repeat with a second piece. Tape two to four fans together at seams to create circle.
5. For the pom-poms, cut a piece of streamer 3 yards long. Fold the streamer every 4" to create a folded stack. Cut the looped ends, creating a stack of individual pieces.
6. Cut into both short sides of stack to create two fringed edges. Use a twist tie to secure fringed streamers together at center. To finish, fluff fringe.
7. Tape pom-pom's twist tie to medallion.
8. Punch two holes into one fold of medallion; thread string through.

Originally published in the May 2013 issue of Parents magazine.