Hippopotamus Christmas Tree Ornament: Cutting Pieces to Size

 

My Ornaments

I could cut all the wood to size before applying the patterns, but my previous experience has taught me that this is a significant waste of time. If I cut the wood first, I would need to attach the patterns individually. This process requires cutting out each pattern, peeling off the backing, and securing the patterns one at a time. Using spray adhesive would only prolong the task. 

The patterns are printed on half-sheet labels, with nine Hippopotamus ornament patterns on each label. Three labels fill one board, allowing for a total of 27 Hippopotamus ornaments per board. I used my computer with Linux Mint and Inkscape to determine the most efficient way to arrange the labels, maximizing the use of the wood.