Use a 2-inch (5.1-cm) craft hole punch to cut 5 to 6 circles from the front of a Christmas card. Fold the circles in half, with the design facing in. Glue the front of each folded circle to the back of the next circle to make a ball. Poke a hole in the top of the ornament, then thread a piece of string through it. Tie the ends together to make a loop. Use the step above to make several 3D ornament balls. Use a tapestry needle to thread them onto a long piece of string. Tie a knot to either side of each ball to keep it in place. Tie a loop at each end of the string, then hang the garland up. You can use this method to create garlands for other occasions, such as Halloween or Easter. Simply use cards from that occasion or holiday. Use a pen to trace a cookie cutter onto the front of a Christmas card, then cut the shape out. Poke a hole in the top of the shape, then thread a short piece of string or ribbon through the hole. Tie the ends of the string or ribbon together to make a hanging loop. Reindeer and gingerbread men make great, festive shapes, but you can use others too, such as hearts, stars, or Christmas trees. Cut a 2-inch (5.1-cm) circle from colored cardstock, and a 1 3⁄4-inch (4.4-cm) circle from white, gold, or silver cardstock. Finally, cut a 1 1⁄2-inch (3.8-cm) circle from the front of a Christmas card. Stack and glue the circles together, then poke a hole in the top. Thread thin ribbon through the hole, then tie the ends together to make a hanging loop.  Use circle-shaped craft hole punches to make your circles nice and neat. For a fancier touch, use a scalloped circle punch for the 1 3⁄4-inch (4.4-cm) circle. Embellish your ornament with glitter glue or tiny rhinestones. Choose a set of cards that come from the same holiday or occasion. Cut the front of the cards into 4 1⁄2-inch (1.3-cm) triangles. Glue the bottom edge of each triangle to a 1-inch (2.5-cm) wide ribbon; for a more durable finish, sew across the top with a zigzag stitch.  How long the ribbon is depends on how many triangles you cut and how long you want the garland to be. Leave about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of space between each triangle. Glue a flat, 2-hole or 4-hole button between each card for a rustic touch. For a nicer finish, glue the triangle cards to slightly larger triangles cut from colored cardstock. Alternatively, punch a hole in the 2 bottom corners of each triangle, then weave the ribbon up and down through the holes.
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One-sentence summary -- Turn cards into 3D ornaments. Make several 3D ornament balls, then string them together for a garland. Use cookie cutters to make Christmas card ornaments. Layer cut Christmas cards with cardstock to make fancier ornaments. Cut cards into triangles, then glue them to a ribbon to make a garland.

Article: Remember that though your intentions may be good, sometimes your words might hurt others.  Before speaking about a sensitive topic, ask yourself if what you’re about to say is true, helpful and kind.  Use “I” statements to describe your own thoughts instead of guessing at what others think or feel.  For instance, you can say “I’m feeling uncomfortable with the decision made in today’s meeting” instead of “You should be upset about that decision today.” Always make statements from your own point of view and perspective. Avoid being defensive or blaming others. If you need to discuss something serious with someone, practice your words beforehand. Always know your audience before delivering a message.  This will help to ensure that it is well received and understood.  Determine whether email or in-person communication works best or if news is best delivered in groups or in one-on-one settings.  For instance, perhaps you need to tell your staff that there will be budget cuts.  In the past you may have used email to deliver sensitive information, but have found that caused confusion.  Call a staff meeting instead and deliver the facts while providing time for questions. Schedule individual meetings as necessary or requested. Instead of always making decisions on your own, listen to the perspectives of others.  Thank them for telling you how they feel so that they always feel comfortable doing so.  Take time to consider others’ opinions, but stand firm by your own decisions when you feel that you have made the best choice. Say “Thank you for your honesty, Jason.  I’ll take what you said about universal healthcare into consideration and I’ll do more research.” When speaking to others, don’t be aggressive, but do be confident.  Speak slowly and deliberately.  Sit with your legs and arms uncrossed and look people in the eye when they are speaking. You should still acknowledge when you don't know something. For example, say, "I'm not sure about that subject and don't know the answer right now, but I'll be sure to look into it further." Instead of being overly direct about your thoughts and feelings, add a bit of fluff.  Make suggestions instead of telling people what to do.  A diplomatic person does not bark out orders, but finds ways to inspire others to action instead. Your goal should be to collaborate with your team and encourage them to do their best.  For instance, if you are managing a conflict between your children, you might say “You two might want to consider a better way to divide up the space in your room so that you fight less.” You can say to an employee who’s often late “Have you considered taking the interstate to work instead?  It’s a bit quicker in my experience.”  If you choose to say this, say it to someone who you have a good relationship with.  It could be perceived as passive-aggressive in some contexts. Having good manners is key to diplomacy.  Wait your turn to speak and never interrupt others.  Be encouraging and avoid hurling insults.  Keep your voice at a natural and neutral level and avoid cursing or yelling. Perhaps you have to work with people who you really don’t like or whose actions you consider offensive. However, being diplomatic is not just for those you get along with. Practice deep-breathing techniques to calm you when others stress you out. If you feel that you are going to cry or yell, walk away for a moment to use the restroom.  Consider trying a meditation app such as Insight Timer to help you manage your emotions. Alternatively, you could try grounding yourself in the moment. Focus your attention on how your feet feel against the floor or how your buttocks feels against your chair.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Choose your words carefully. Adapt your communication style based on the situation. Be open to new ideas. Be assertive with your words and body language. Use indirect language. Mind your manners. Control your emotions.