Monday, July 31, 2006
Feeling Crafty
The day before Rachel was born, I was feeling crafty - so my Mom and I made these cute ornaments. I'm planning to save a couple for nursery workers or others that I want to give a small Christmas remembrance to.Here is how to make these simple and homespun ornments:
Supplies:
2 1/2 inch styrofoam ball
1/4 yard total of three fabrics torn into 2 inch strips (we bought 1/4 yard of each of three fabrics and made three ornaments out of that amount)
1 inch straight pins
Hot glue
White thread/needle
Twine or ribbon for hanger
Stitch together the ends of one of each piece of fabric. Braid pieces together - when you need to add more fabric, tie a new piece on and trim the ends - working the knot into the braid. Pin the sewn end of the braid to the styrofoam ball with straight pins and work in a spiral motion around the ball, pinning the braid as you go. Trim the braid to the needed length and pin the end securely. Make a loop of twine or ribbon and hot glue on to the top of the ornament. Done!
3 Comments:
Oh, I'm going to have my mom bring the stuff to make these! We have such similar taste!!
How are you feeling? How's Rachel?
Blessings.
Another great idea!
I wish I was crafty though. It isn't one of my strengths.
I would still like to try it though.
Blessings
Dear Monica,
It was fun to make these with you and it will be another memory to add to our Christmas tree. :)
Love, Mom
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