How to fold a strip of paper into a rickrack decoration

How to fold a strip of paper into a rickrack decoration

This guide will show you how to fold of a strip of paper into a pretty border design of triangles. It can be used for decorating picture frames, greeting cards, bracelets and napkin rings.

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What You'll Need

  • rikrak
  • paper strips
  • decorations
  • cards

Steps

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Step 1
    To make rickrack you will need a strip of paper
  2. 2

    Step 2

    Step 2
    Bring the right side of the strip up so it makes a straight vertical line.
  3. 3

    Step 3

    Step 3
    Bring the strip backwards and at an angle to the right so that the it makes a straight horizontal line
  4. 4

    Step 4

    Step 4
    Fold the strip down at an angle so that the top edge aligns with the vertical edge
  5. 5

    Step 5

    Step 5
    Fold the strip under and at an angle so that it makes a horizontal line
  6. 6

    Step 6

    Step 6
    Fold the strip up at an angle and align the bottom edge with the side to make a vertical line
  7. 7

    Step 7

    Step 7
    Fold the strip under and at an angle so that it makes a horizontal line
  8. 8

    Step 8

    Step 8
    Fold the strip down and at an angle to align it to the straight edge and make a vertical line
  9. 9

    Step 9

    Step 9
    Fold under and at an angle to make a horizontal line
  10. 10

    Step 10

    Step 10
    Repeat steps 5 to 9 as many times needed for the length you want
  11. 11

    Step 11

    Step 11
    Enjoy!

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