If you are into making ornaments and need some new
s, I have some new things I've started this year... All are rather 'victorian' in style... SOME are good for kids, but the rest are 'adult only' - because of materials, not subject matter!
Decorated gl*** ornaments:
First off... Don't bother with Hobby Lobby or Michaels for gl*** ornaments... Go to Walmart! They have 10 for $1.92. (Hobby Lobby has boxes of them at 12/$3.99, Michaels singles here are (79 to $2.99 each) They also are a lot cheaper than either of the above on MOST of their craft supplies, but selection is a bit limited.
One of the things I did this year was to get three boxes of these ornaments. I took off the tops and filled them with dollar store tinsel in various colors. Then, I took the flowers off of stems I bought on the 'cheapie' rack at Wal=Mart and glued them on with ribbons and bows. I used fabri-tack (glues just about anything to anything, but still comes off the fingers - and no burns!!!!)
Another neat thing to put in them is potpourri... Or, you can s
the inside with a little hairs
, and pour in some glitter (shaking vigorously!), dumping out what doesn't stick.
(If you want to make "Victorian Kissing Balls" simply use rose buds, and cover the entire outside surface of the balls.)
All of the gl*** Christmas ornaments are quite easy breakers, so small children probably shouldn't be working with them - I've gotten a few zingers from these this year!
You can also 'paint' the insides of the gl*** balls by swirling around gl*** or a
lic paints, but I haven't had much luck with that... Maybe you have to thin the paints more than I do???
I took a bunch of styrofoam balls, cut 'curved diamonds' out of fabric and glued them on, accented with different braids, laces and ribbons, and put ribbon and bead bows through the hanging l
.
Beaded ornaments are easy - gl*** OR foam... For the foam ones, just put the beads/sequins/ribbons on with a dab of glue on the end of a straight pin. You can make these like pomanders, or use any pattern you can find or think up! For the gl*** ones, sew the beaded strings to glued-on ribbons, or to a piece of lace glued around the metal ring at the top. Then, let the beaded strands hand down like swags.
Pot-pourri ornaments - we've all seen the pot-pourri wall-hangings made from large embroidery h
... Simply get the 3" or 4" ones, and do the same. Its simpler to use the pre-cut circles of bridal netting = in whatever size. Use the wood h
, though, as you can use fabri-tack instead of hot glue, to put on the laces and ribbons - no burns! Be sure to use wire-edged ribbon if you want the big 'poofy' bows for these!
Goodie Cones - another victorian tradition... Save cardboard - the thin stuff that comes with nylons and such, or use card stock. Make a cone glue together - and - tape together along the entire seam on the outside, and as far as you can on the inside. Then, glue on gift wrap or other decorated paper, offsetting the seam. Punch two holes at the top and run a ribbon or yarn through for a hanger. Add any embellishments (lace, ribbons, string pearls, etc) with glue. Then, either fill with potpourri, using bridal netting to keep it in, or you can put in tiny candies, silk flowers, seasonal greenery, whatever you want.
Hobby Horses - first, cut material in a shape resembling a horse's head. You'll need two for each. Right sides together, either sew or glue the edges, then turn. Any pattern/color/material will work! Take a small dowel, glue a wood bead on the end, and paint. (Get a 3' dowel, and cut to appropriate lengths, mine are about 5") I make mine look like candy-canes. Put a little stuffing (Poly) in - enough to cushion the top of the head - then insert the dowel. Stuff the rest of the head, very firm, and stitch or glue closed. Make the mane from a contrasting color of rug=hooking yarn. Just stitch or glue along the seamline at the middle of each strand, so they 'stand up' a bit (Make as thin or thick as you
). Plastic or leather lacing makes the bridle - just glue in place. Ears can be of felt, the same material as the head, or even paper if you want - glue in place. Draw on the eyes, nostrils and mouth with fabric paint markers. STITCH a length of yarn or ribbon (Make a couple cross-stitches, one on top of the other) to the very top of the head, and hang!
Unfortunately, I don't have any pics yet, or I would try to post some...Still - hope this gets those creative juices flowing!
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ornament ideas
Wow,
s who lift us to our feet
with some things.
Christmas ornaments
. Instead of tinsel, we use popcorn strings and strings of candy as garland. That way, he won't get 
if he eats something from the tree. My grand daughters and I are making applesauce ornaments this weekend. I bet that's gonna be a mess. Oh well, say a 
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