Winter Solstice Icosahedron DIY Paper Ornament Kit

A little geometry, a little magic, and a whole lot of winter charm.

The Winter Solstice Icosahedron DIY Ornament Kit turns twenty simple paper circles into a beautiful three-dimensional ornament inspired by celestial shapes and long winter nights. Each 2" circle is letterpress printed in midnight blue and golden yellow on a mix of softly toned papers, then folded and assembled into an intricate geometric form.

Make it as a quiet winter craft, turn it into a handmade gift, or use the finished ornament as a special addition to holiday décor. Full illustrated instructions guide you through the process, and the included ribbon makes it ready to hang when you're finished.

Once assembled, the ornament measures approximately 3.5".

Kit Includes

• 20 letterpress-printed 2" paper circles
• Midnight blue and golden yellow inks
• Misty blue, buttercup, placid lake, and steel blue papers
• Triangle scoring template
• Hanging ribbon
• Full illustrated instructions
• Protective plastic sleeve

You'll Need at Home

• Scissors
• Glue
• Scoring tool or butter knife

Why We Love It

There is something wonderfully satisfying about watching twenty flat circles become an intricate little object in your hands. We love the combination of geometry and old-fashioned letterpress printing—and that the making is every bit as lovely as the finished ornament.

Why We Love the Maker

Blackbird Letterpress makes paper feel special.

Founded in Louisiana around an 1,100-pound Chandler & Price press, Blackbird Letterpress has grown from a tiny back-room printshop into a working studio filled with vintage presses, rescued type, beautiful paper, and a couple of famously frisky shop dogs. Their work celebrates the tactile character of letterpress printing and the pleasure of making something thoughtfully by hand.