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Stitching & Crafting Room:  Ornament Ideas Needed!!!  |
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Sobyn
True Blue Farmgirl
752 Posts
Sabrina
Kansas
USA
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 Posted - Oct 22 2014 : 06:55:27 AM
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I need ideas (QUICK!) for small Christmas ornaments that a 9-year-old can make. Bonus points if my 5-year-old can help too!! They are for a 12" tree so small is best! Also they have to be made of stuff that is common or that I happen to have on hand (I know you don't know what I have on hand! I have lots of scrapbooking stuff, some random fabric, sewing notions, a few jewelry making items and lots of yarn....throw something out there maybe I'll have it lol). Its hard to find special craft items here and I don't have time to order anything for this project as it needs to be in the mail Nov 1st. I want it to be stuff she (they) can make mostly on her own but that also doesn't look too cheesy.
We just stumbled across this project/service project and she wants to do it so I'm trying to find ideas :). Thanks!!
Thanks!!
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3957 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3957 Posts |
Posted - Oct 22 2014 : 07:23:42 AM
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Cut the fabric into 1.5" circles, turn the edge to the wrong side and sew down. Pull the thread so that it makes a little ball. Stuff the ball with yarn or stuffing. Sew shut and add a hanger. Maybe put a pony bead inside the ball to give it weight. Add a hanger.
I have to run now but I will log on later and give you some more ideas.
Marie, Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
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notathreatinsight
True Blue Farmgirl
626 Posts
Erin
Monroeville
IN
USA
626 Posts |
Posted - Oct 22 2014 : 07:52:22 AM
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I have a tree I put up that is all origami ornaments. All different kinds of paper, but it's especially pretty if they're made with metallic paper. Those can be made any size, and just use a metal ornament hook to hang them. Stick it right through the paper. I'm sure there's a prettier way you could hang them, but my kids are always accidentally ripping them down so I just do it quick and easy :)
Erin
Farmgirl #3762
"I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers." - Anne Shirley
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
3162 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
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Sobyn
True Blue Farmgirl
752 Posts
Sabrina
Kansas
USA
752 Posts |
Posted - Oct 22 2014 : 08:10:28 AM
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Marie, that is a great idea thanks! I look forward to your other ideas!
Erin, I love the idea of origami ornaments but not sure they would ship well....
Shannon, I've gotta look through all these links, for the dough ornaments I don't think I have Christmas cookie ornaments and don't think they will have them here in time... I'm definitely looking through the other links though!
Sabrina
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3957 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3957 Posts |
Posted - Oct 22 2014 : 11:13:47 AM
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Cut the paper into Christmas shapes - stars, trees, candy canes, teddy bears, ginger bread men - decorate them with glue and sequins, beads, paper dots, etc. Punch a hole and add a hanger.
Make little bitty pompoms with the yarn.
Marie, Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
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notathreatinsight
True Blue Farmgirl
626 Posts
Erin
Monroeville
IN
USA
626 Posts |
Posted - Oct 22 2014 : 12:55:00 PM
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I store the origami ornaments in a shoebox and they hold up pretty well. There are some you could make that are flat. Shannon's idea for the applesauce cinnamon ornaments is a great one though. We make those also and they smell awesome!
Erin
Farmgirl #3762
"I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers." - Anne Shirley
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Oct 22 2014 : 1:45:49 PM
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When my son was little we made a few different things that may work for you, Sabrina.
1) Cupcake liner angels. Take a cupcake liner (for a tiny tree, you can use a mini muffin pan liner, or cut the liner down to size), fold it in half. Attach a face picture to the fold (so it looks like an angel with wings). We used angel faces I drew, as well as a couple of pictures of dear family who were celebrating Christmas in Heaven (the year Grandma passed away). Take a pipecleaner, cut it into three pieces. Take one piece and twist it into a "halo," then attach it to the back side of the liner. Super cute. We actually ended up stringing a few of them together like a garland, and they still grace our tree to this day!
2) Pasta bow trees. Glue a bunch of dried pasta bows in the shape of a big Christmas tree and let dry. Paint with poster paints, let dry. Glue on accents like gold stars, red pompoms, etc., for decorations, and glue a red ribbon loop to the back. Another family favorite!
3) Cinnamon applesauce ornaments. Mix together 3/4 cup applesauce and 1/2 cup cinnamon together into a small ball of dough. Roll dough out between plastic wrap or waxed or parchment paper to about 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut into shapes with cookie cutters. Make holes in top with a drinking straw. Let air dry for a few days on a wire rack OR bake in a 200 degree oven for about 2 1/2 hours, then cool on a wire rack. When completely cool and dry, tie ribbon through the holes to hang on the tree. You may also decorate your ornaments using glue (like Elmer's) and glitter of your choice. Oops! I see Shannon posted a link to that one for you already!
4) Snowman ornaments. Glue white pompoms in three different graduated sizes together, one on top of the other so they become the shape of a snowman. Glue on little twigs for arms, use felt for carrot nose and scarf, and you can either use pompoms or googly eyes for the eyes. You can even make a little hat out of felt, if you want! Glue a piece of ribbon to the back for hanging.
5) Reindeer clothespin ornaments. This one's a little more technical, so I'm going to give you a link that shows you how to do it: http://www.dreamalittlebigger.com/post/clothespin-reindeer-ornaments.html . We also did clothespin snowflake ornaments... I'll have to try to find a link for that for you, too.
6) Reindeer candy cane ornaments: Glue googly eyes the smaller end of the candy cane for the eyes, a red or brown pom pom to the tip for the nose, and twist brown pipecleaners to the curve to make antlers. Tie a red ribbon around the neck for hanging.
I know there are a few more, but I'm in a bit of a rush right now. I'll try to get to them for you later! Oh! Don't forget the paper chain garland! You can have them write messages of thanksgiving or Scriptures telling the Christmas story on each one, adding to the chain daily from Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve!
What a great time in a child's life! I sure miss those days! They go by so fast, so enjoy every minute!
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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Edited by - Ninibini on Oct 22 2014 2:21:06 PM |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Oct 22 2014 : 1:52:06 PM
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Oh! WAIT! Before I go... Our all-time favorite, which we still make at Christmas time to this day, is the Candy Train!!!
For each one, you'll need a stick-sized package of gum (not the double pack), a roll of lifesavor candy (or something similar), a wrapped caramel, a hershey's kiss, and four wrapped, round red and white hard peppermint candies. To assemble: Glue the lifesavor roll to the top of the gum package. Glue a caramel to one end of the top of the lifesavor roll (the conductor's window), and the Hershey's kiss to the other end at the top (the smoke stack). Glue the four peppermint candies onto the gum package like train wheels. These wouldn't work on a tiny tree, of course, but you can rest these right on the branches of a larger tree, or they also make a wonderful accents strewn on the dining table or mantle, etc. SUPER cute!!!
(Note: Hot glue works best, so protect those little fingers. If you use white glue, use a very heavy, very sticky glue that will dry clear and let dry completely.)
'Just found the link where I had posted pictures and instructions - here you go: http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/snitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=60374 Just scroll down a few posts and you'll see them! :)
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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Edited by - Ninibini on Oct 22 2014 2:17:19 PM |
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4759 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Oct 23 2014 : 05:54:15 AM
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Love the button ornaments Shannon. They look like something that I could actually do! I'm going to look for buttons and have my son help me put a few together. All of these ornaments sound great that everyone has suggested. I think we'll all be pretty busy this fall making them.
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kysheeplady
True Blue Farmgirl
1291 Posts
Teri
KY
USA
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3140 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3140 Posts |
Posted - Oct 24 2014 : 6:29:33 PM
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Do you have any pipe cleaners? Red and white ones can be made into candy canes really easily.
Are you on pintrest? I have a bunch of ornaments saved I can look through if you're not.
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
http://nndairy.blogspot.com/
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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Sobyn
True Blue Farmgirl
752 Posts
Sabrina
Kansas
USA
752 Posts |
Posted - Oct 25 2014 : 12:10:10 AM
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I got some pipe cleaners In red, white and green so I think we are going to start with pipe cleaner candy canes and other shapes with pony beads!
I'll post pics of whatever we end up doing!
Sabrina
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3140 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3140 Posts |
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
3162 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
3162 Posts |
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speedyfarmer1
Farmgirl at Heart
3 Posts
susana
niagara falls
new york
USA
3 Posts |
Posted - Nov 26 2014 : 2:29:05 PM
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You can. Take small Styrofoam balls ( find them at/dollar tee) put glue on them and cover with bits of cloth, let dry and spray with glue it cover with glue and sprinkle sparkles n them. Messy but fun. Kids love them.
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speedyfarmer1
Farmgirl at Heart
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susana
niagara falls
new york
USA
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Posted - Nov 26 2014 : 3:54:23 PM
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You can get many ideas on pinterest....its where I get a lot f ideas. The does I'm working on....taking a picture of a tree, enlarged it, cutting out the shape of the tree on felt material, sew around the edge with a blanket stitch, stuff it wit a few cotton balls, and add a string at top to hang it up. Small kids may Need help with threading the needke but can learn a lot by making these decorations. You can add some decorations on them. Sewing a string back and forth for lights.add fits of glue and dip it in the/sparkles.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Nov 30 2014 : 7:50:39 PM
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Sabrina,
this isn't exactly an ornament,,, but you certainly could cut it out, and hang... and for sure your 5yo can do this,,, Your 9yo might even have fun!
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Happy Misletoes...
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