Posts tagged: ornament
How to make a half-eaten gingerbread man ornament.
By DIY Maven
So cute and clever, this half-eaten gingerbread man is actually a quick little project that requires very little sewing. » READ MORE
1Holiday How-To: Origami Box Ornaments.
By ChrisjobI think Creature Comforts wins my very, very unofficial award for best DIY holiday projects this year. Nearly every day of the yuletide work week this December, they've offered some very fine holiday how-tos, many with free printable patterns and art, as well as all kinds of free alternative gift wrap options and gift tags. 
So, to give Ez and crew a final round of applause, one more great project from Creature Comforts: DIY Origami Box Ornaments » READ MORE
From the Curbly Holiday Archives: Easy Plush Ornaments
By ChrisjobDon't let the availability of ornaments at Hallmark determine what you can put on your tree. Want a komodo dragon or headless gingerbread man dripping from your boughs? Make one! (Note: this project was a lesson in the whip-stitch for my young friend. We worked on this project together, and she did all the handstitching on the edges.)
Materials
- Craft felt
- Needle and thread
- Buttons, beads, ribbons, and other crafty accoutrement
- Polyst » READ MORE
Have Yourself an Atomic Little Christmas
By ChrisjobYes, Virginia, you CAN have a mid-century Christmas tree, and Atomic Addiction shows you how. "A good place to get yourself a few cool ornaments is Tin Toy Arcade.com. Besides carrying the robot, space ship and ray gun ornaments that we have covered earlier...
Check out their collection here.
Holiday How-To: Illuminated Snowflake Ornament.
By ChrisjobDateline: Monroe United Methodist Church, Early December, 1986-1992. Tiny Chris is bent over a folding table in the Fellowship Hall, making beaded snowflake ornaments. And they looked NOTHING like this.
From FashioningTechnology: "I'm unusually enthusiastic about this holiday season. I've already started making gifts and holiday decorations. I made a few handmade LED snowflake ornaments that I would like to share with the community. They are sup » READ MORE
From the Curbly Holiday Archives: Mid-Century Modern Ornament for Under $1.00.
By ChrisjobTry translating all those MCM tricks you learned from the new Curby MCM e-book into something a little more seasonal. Originally from December 2007:
I came across these charming ceramic ornaments a few weeks ago, and I instantly fell in love with there playful spacey-ness and simple elegance. $35 for the pair isn't prohibitively expensive, but as usual, I reckoned a DIY attempt was worth a shot.
Total cost: $0.73, plus a bit of spray paint.
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How To: Felt Circle Ornament
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This festive felt ornament is of the best kind of crafty projects: the final product seems intricate and complex, but the actual design simply incorporates a few felt circles and a basic stitch.
How To: Vintage-Inspired Partridge Ornament.
By Chrisjob
Five golden rings.... Four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves, and a handmade partridge ornament in your Christmas tree!
Holiday Finale: Snow-Stuffed Christmas Ball
By DIY Maven
Okay...just ONE MORE Christmas-y thing before the big day! I was so inspired by madamsewingstick's knitter's Christmas ball, I decided I had to go for the crocheter's version. Of course, if you don't crochet, you could 'stuff' your ball with a small paper snowflake or even one made out of craft foam, but if choosing foam, I might opt to dust it with some fine crystal glitter to make it look not so foamy. Basically, I did what madam said she did » READ MORE
Make Your Own Geek Christmas Ornaments.
By Chrisjob
This year, make your e-waste into something celebratory with this collection of handmade geek tree ornaments from GEEKWARE. Currently in five parts (though expect some updates, as apparently, there's 100!!!), these how-tos include everything from ribbon cable Stars of Bethlehem to santa mice to my fave, keyboard key word ornaments.
Check them out here. The contrast between the techno-recyclables and the natural Canadian greenery is stunning.
How To Make a Sparkly Snowflake.
By ChrisjobThis is a very simple craft, requiring no artistic skill, that looks elegant and professional when completed. It's perfect for attaching to gifts or hanging up for a little winter sparkle of your own.
Materials
- String
- glue
- Wax paper
- scissors
- glitter
1.Cut the piece of string into three 3-inch (7.5cm) pieces, one 4-inch (10cm) piece, one 8-inch (20cm) piece and six 1.5-inch (3.8cm) pieces.
2. Lay out two pieces of wax paper. Squeeze a few teaspoons o » READ MORE
Ornament Accordion Book
By The Paper Studio Here is a fun Ornament Accordion Book you can make. Makes a great present, party favor, or even christmas ornament.
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How To Make 3D Stars.
By ChrisjobMaking these beautiful 3D stars is as easy as drawing a straight line and cutting it. (Don't worry, you can use a straight edge). They can be easily transformed into ornaments, placecards, or simply adorn your flat surfaces 'round the holidays.
Materials:
- Scrap paper
- Foam board (Don't use polystyrene, it's bad for the environment)
- Utility or craft knife
- Ruler
- Pencil
- Paint, glitter, markers, etc for decorating.
How To Make Easy Plush Ornaments.
By ChrisjobDon't let the availability of ornaments at Hallmark determine what you can put on your tree. Want a komodo dragon or headless gingerbread man dripping from your boughs? Make one! (Note: this project was a lesson in the whip-stitch for my young friend. We worked on this project together, and she did all the handstitching on the edges.)
Materials
- Craft felt
- Needle and thread
- Buttons, beads, ribbons, and other crafty accoutrement
- Polyst » READ MORE
DIY Mid-Century Modern Tree Ornament (for under $1.00!)
By ChrisjobI came across these charming ceramic ornaments a few weeks ago, and I instantly fell in love with there playful spacey-ness and simple elegance. $35 for the pair isn't prohibitively expensive, but as usual, I reckoned a DIY attempt was worth a shot.
Total cost: $0.73, plus a bit of spray paint.
Materials
- Ping pong ball
- Small nail and scrap wood or cardboard
- Electric drill or drill press
- Varying drill bits
- White gloss spray paint
- Cr » READ MORE
We Wish You a Tacky Christmas
By DIY MavenThis is the time of year when your neighbors can exercise their god-given right to be tacky, and there’s not a thing you can do about it.
The Snow Globe Phenomenon
This pimple popped up down the street from me, and although I wouldn’t necessarily choose to erect one in my yard, there’s something about it that makes me smile when I drive by. It probably has something to do with the ever-constant swirling snow inside, which will cease to be enterta » READ MORE