Instead of buying another ornament to hang on the tree this year, why not grab some old cereal boxes, or beautiful holiday cards, a pair of scissors, and some glue, and make your own?

We've found some beautiful, downloadable instructions for you. They're after the jump.

These holiday ornaments are easy to make, and all the instructions are at Kate's Paperie. Just think: After the holidays are over, you can chuck these into the recycling bin. Make more next year!

• Peppermint swirl.

• Colorful wonderments

• Vibrant cheerdrops

• Peaceful partridge

Extra tip: To make them more interesting and green -- don't use new paper. Repurpose old magazines, cards, boxes, etc!