Handmade Ornaments - Day 6

Felt Mushroom

Via Flickr User Jenna-Lou

Today's Inspiration:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jennalou/2108557049/in/faves-alwaysinspired/


I loved the color scheme so I kept it, with the exception of using cram colored felt instead of white, I decided I liked it better as simply a mushroom so I didn't put on the door and window.  I also didnt stuff mine.

 

 

Linking up to these parties:

Handmade Ornaments - Day 5

FELT FAIRY
via Etsy seller SnowFish

Today's Inspriation: 

http://www.etsy.com/listing/76898143/ditsy-lilac-angel-decoration

I decided to turn mine into a fairy since I like fairies more than angels.

Handmade Ornaments - Day 4

BUTTON SNOWMEN

From Urban Paisley

Today's Inspiration:

Where I got the idea from:


http://urbanpaisley.blogspot.com/2008_12_01_archive.html




I am not really happy with the way mine turned out, but on my big 7.5' chrstmas tree I am sure nobody will notice.


I didnt have any 4-hole buttons so I used 2 hole.  On one I tried to make the eyes show up better by gluing on some seed beads, but one ended up sideways and it was already hot glued down before I noticed it.

Handmade Ornament - Day 3

LITTLE DENIM TREE
from One Crafty Mamma

My Pinterest Board for my 30-days project  http://pinterest.com/craftallthings/30-days-of-handmade-ornaments/
Inspiration Piece:

Idea From:   http://melissagoodsell.typepad.com/day_to_day/2007/11/day-2---christm.html




My interpretation.   I liked the denim and red look, so I went with it.  I changed the ribbon at the top to be thinner so it would go around the branch and be less noticable, and I added a red bow.

 

 

I really want to make more of these, but after cleaning up last night I was too tired to do more than one, but I have a massive amount of denim to use from the slipcover from our oversized chair that broke.

I added this to these link parties:

Handmade Ornament - Day 2

MELTED SNOWMAN HEADS
From Holiday Kids Crafts

My pinterest board:  http://pinterest.com/craftallthings/30-days-of-handmade-ornaments/


Today I decided to try something simple, and it was so easy:




Here is my inspiration piece:

I found the link from pinterest, and the original idea is here

http://www.holiday-kids-crafts.com/snowman-crafts-meltedsnowmanornament.html

I ended up making 5 of these.  My hot glue must be super clear, because the ispiration ornament looks more opaque than mine, but I still love them.


I failed to take in progress pictures, but I really plan on making more of these for my daughter to give out to her friends, so I'll take some then.


I learned a few things. 

• You don't get a very large snowman if you use the mini glue sticks.  All mine are about the size of a quarter
• You really cant add more hot glue after the first bit you blob gets hard, they just don't blend together well.
• You cant use a heat embossing tool to re-heat the glue once you put the pipe cleaner nose in, because the nose will melt down to the wire.
• Make sure you have the beads for your eyes and nose ready to go before you blob out the hot glue.
• A straight pin works good for putting the beads on, but dont get too close or you get stuck and create glue strings.
• If you want the melted look move the glue gun around while squeezing or else you get a pretty round snowman head.

Here are all 6 of my little snowman buddies on my tree:

Here is a good closeup

Handmade Ornaments - Day 1

Peppermint Yo-Yo
From Polka dot Pineapple

I found this on Pinterest, where I found all the ideas for this 30 day project.

Here is a link to my board with all the ideas I chose http://pinterest.com/craftallthings/30-days-of-handmade-ornaments/


It was originally posted back in 2009 at http://mousechirpy-polkadotpineapple.blogspot.com/2009/09/merry-yo-yo-christmas.html


I bought plain quilting cotton to make mine out of.  The selection at Hancock Fabrics near me is so BLAH, unless I want to use fleece, then I have 15 million choices.


Here is a picture of my first cut out pieces

Here they all are ready for sewing

I failed to take in progress sewing pictures, so here is the final ornament on my little display tree:

And a close up

I decided against the holly leaves, but as soon as I find the jingle bells I have, I will sew it on in the middle of the bow.

30 Days Of Handmade Ornaments starts today!

I will be making at least one handmade ornament each day this month.

I have a plan of attack.  I have written out all the materials I need to buy which is not very much thanks to my every expanding room of craft supplies.

Here are Pics of the ornaments I am working on for Days 1 to 7