Welcome back to our 12 Days of Christmas Decorations series! Each day through this Advent season, I'm sharing a special holiday decoration as my gift to you. I hope these festive projects continue to brighten your days and fill your home with Christmas joy.
Following the Star: The Three Wise Men
For Day 4, we continue celebrating the true meaning of Christmas with a stunning sliceform ornament featuring the three wise men. This beautiful design captures the moment when the magi see the brilliant star over Bethlehem and journey to bring their precious gifts to Baby Jesus. The peaceful scene includes the Bethlehem skyline rising in the distance, creating a complete picture of that wonder-filled night.
The ornament begins with a radiant star slice, followed by the three wise men in their journey, and concludes with the city of Bethlehem—telling the complete story as the ball rotates and catches the light.
A Dimensional Masterpiece
This three-dimensional Christmas ball is perfect for hanging on your tree or displaying in a window where it can spin and showcase each scene. The sliceform design creates an elegant, spherical ornament that appears to float and dance with movement.
About This Design
My "Sliceform Christmas Ball Ornament with a Snowflake Inside" (link to previous post) has become one of my most popular projects! This design evolved from my original solid sphere sliceform—it's essentially the same structure with the center artfully cut out to create these beautiful layered scenes. The precision of the sliceform technique allows each slice to nest perfectly with the others, creating even spacing and a polished, professional look.
Important tip: Quality cardstock is essential for this project! The slits must be exact to ensure the slices insert correctly into one another and maintain even spacing throughout the ornament.
Materials You'll Need
- Neenah 65 lb White Gold metallic cardstock (available at Office Depot)
- Sparkle foil cardstock for wrapping the hanger ridge
The white gold metallic cardstock adds a soft, elegant shimmer that beautifully enhances the reverent atmosphere of this holy scene.
Cut Files
Choose the appropriate file for your cutting machine:
- Silhouette users: Download the .Studio file [link to file]
- Cricut users: Download the SVG file [link to file]
Note: The SVG file extends beyond the initial viewable area. Simply zoom out to see the complete design.
Assembly Instructions
For detailed step-by-step guidance, please refer to my original tutorial: ["Sliceform Christmas Ball Ornament with a Snowflake Inside"](link to previous post).
Key assembly steps:
- Cut all pieces from your cardstock. Sometimes a double cut is necessary to ensure clean, complete cuts—especially for the intricate slits
- Assemble the slices by carefully sliding them into one another, ensuring each piece is properly seated
- Create the hanger ridge by gluing the top strip into a circle
- Add sparkle by wrapping a colorful strip of glitter cardstock around the hanger ridge for a festive finishing touch
This three wise men Christmas ball is a meaningful addition to your holiday décor—a beautiful reminder of faith, journey, and the hope at the heart of Christmas. Join me tomorrow for Day 5 of our festive series! 🌟✨
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