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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 24 2015 : 12:06:23 AM
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I thought it would be fun to work on Christmas ornaments throughout the year enabling us to have enough ornaments to decorate our trees for Christmas 2015 and work on our Homespun Christmas Merit Badge :) I will add an ornament idea for each month (or if someone would want to substitute). I would love to hear some feedback and welcome you girls to join 
I know I am off to a late start for January but here is an idea I found for January's Homespun Ornament:
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/287597126180672361/
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
http://amerryheartjournal.blogspot.com/
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Jan 26 2015 : 10:47:52 AM
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Love this idea Sharon! I'm always on the lookout for easy homemade ornaments to give as gifts.
~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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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Jan 26 2015 : 11:13:29 AM
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Sharon - those are just soooo pretty! This year, I decorated our tree in all white accented with red berries everywhere. These would have been perfect adornments to accompany the rest! If I ever finish all my other projects this year (wink wink), I'm definitely going to try my hand at these! LOVE them! Thank your for sharing! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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notathreatinsight
True Blue Farmgirl
626 Posts
Erin
Monroeville
IN
USA
626 Posts |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
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Noreen
True Blue Farmgirl
110 Posts
Noreen
Essex Junction
Vermont
USA
110 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2015 : 3:15:21 PM
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Those are beautiful AND I think I could make them! Thanks!
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Psalm 23:1 |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7110 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7110 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2015 : 3:32:30 PM
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I don't put up a tree, but homespun ornaments sure would look festive in a basket or one of my cream & green enamel bowls. I'm in. Thanks Sharon for giving me something to work on throughout the year.
Sara
Walk in Peace - Live with Joy
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Terralea
True Blue Farmgirl
138 Posts
Terra
Midland
Michigan
USA
138 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2015 : 06:24:13 AM
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I am in as well Sharon. I love this idea!
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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
2349 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
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Posted - Jan 27 2015 : 06:30:20 AM
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So pretty! Great idea.
Catherine
Sister #76 (2005)
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt.
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
3162 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
3162 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2015 : 06:44:34 AM
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How lovely! I certainly will be trying my hand at this as well. I also participate in the ornament swap, which is another great way to get homemade ornaments on the tree!!!
~ Shannon
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7110 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7110 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2015 : 1:41:18 PM
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I finished my ornament today. After Christmas I bought an ornament for 50 cents that looks like Sharon's picture, but not as nice. I do like that the ball had been sprayed painted a cork brown color. I took off the plastic pine twigs - will use rosemary next Christmas. Used hot glue gun to add buttons to the checked ribbons wrapped around ball. Picked up 3 little acorns from backyard & glued on top.
I don't expect the others to be this easy.
Sara
Walk in Peace - Live with Joy
FarmGirl Sister #6034 Aug 25, 2014 |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2015 : 1:42:38 PM
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You're welcome girls, and thanks for joining in
Noreen, I saw that you live in Vermont and I am homesick for New England. Missing the snow!
Sara, There are certain ornaments that I hang throughout our home too!
Terra, I'm so glad that you are joining in :)
Catherine, thank you!
Shannon, I do hope that you will be able to join in :)
I look forward to seeing everyone's creations!
I think it would be fun if we could post pics as soon as we are finished with our monthly ornaments too :)
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
http://amerryheartjournal.blogspot.com/
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2015 : 1:46:43 PM
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Sara, I must have just missed you posting :)
Wow you are fast!!! I'm not done with mine yet! Your ornament sounds so cute! I like the button and acorn idea. Another idea is making a snowman (or woman) head and embellish that :)
I have quite a few ideas I found online for ornaments and I don't think that they are very difficult.
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
http://amerryheartjournal.blogspot.com/
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
2313 Posts
lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Jan 29 2015 : 05:19:33 AM
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Sharon, I love this idea. I have three daughters, and if I make 3 each month, that will be a very nice addition to their collections. Love it!!
Lori
God has promised strength for the day, rest for the labor, light for the way, grace for the trials, help from above, unfailing sympathy and undying love.
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
3162 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
3162 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2015 : 08:40:18 AM
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YAY! I got it done, though I finished it today rather than in January... but still, it is done. Looking forward to finding out what the ornament challenge is for February! Here is my creation (the "sticks" are cinnamon sticks - YUM!)
~ Shannon
http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7110 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7110 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2015 : 08:44:16 AM
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Shannon, I like it - well done.
Sara
Walk in Peace - Live with Joy
FarmGirl Sister #6034 Aug 25, 2014 |
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
3162 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
3162 Posts |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2015 : 11:16:12 PM
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Thank you Lori!
Shannon, your ornament looks so cute!!! Great job :) I bet your ornament smells wonderful :)
I will be posting pics and the February ornament in a couple of days, we have doctor appointments this week so as soon as I can post I will :) Thanks so much girls for joining in :)
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
http://amerryheartjournal.blogspot.com/
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
3162 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - Feb 13 2015 : 08:28:11 AM
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Ladies, I am so so sorry for being so late!!!! Life has gotten in the way. Please accept my apologies.
I don't have a photo (but will continue to look for a pic) of February's Ornament. (Mine is not completed due to lending out some supplies and just getting them back).
~*^*~FEBRUARY'S ORNAMENT~*^*~
From MaryJane's Dec./Jan. 2011 issue, page 19:
"Family heirloom quilts that are fragile and worn (called cutter quilts) can be given new life and honored once a year when you turn them into Christmas ornaments. Simply cut a template of the shape you want, select an area of the quilt, paint it with diluted Mod Podge, and let it dry. (repeat until stiff)
Cut out your shape using the template and hang with a wire hook or string. Don't worry about the raw edges - the Mod Podge will keep them from fraying."
Not only can you create ornaments using cutter quilts, but try using doilies, lace, fabric, what have you :) And embellish if you like too! I am creating one from a piece of lace and another one from a flour sack :)
Shannon, I will send an e-mail back to you soon!!!! Thanks for checking in on me :)
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
http://amerryheartjournal.blogspot.com/
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7110 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7110 Posts |
Posted - Feb 13 2015 : 10:19:41 AM
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Shannon so good to hear from you. The ornament sounds like fun. Will look around and see what I have to work with; will have to buy Mod Podge - hadn't had any in years.
I looked - no cutter quilt - but did come up with several quilted hot pads & oven mitts that will work. Now to decide which one to use.
Sara
Walk in Peace - Live with Joy
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Edited by - YellowRose on Feb 13 2015 11:54:57 AM |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - Feb 16 2015 : 10:29:05 PM
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Hi Sara,
Thanks for being patient! Really any fabric would work great. I need to take photos and will post my pics tomorrow.:)
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
http://amerryheartjournal.blogspot.com/
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notathreatinsight
True Blue Farmgirl
626 Posts
Erin
Monroeville
IN
USA
626 Posts |
Posted - Feb 17 2015 : 06:29:51 AM
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Just as an update for me.... I have not given up on this challenge... I'm just a slow mover sometimes lol :)
Erin
Farmgirl #3762
"It is... through the world of the imagination which takes us beyond the restrictions of provable fact, that we touch the hem of truth." - Madeleine L'Engle
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - Feb 17 2015 : 10:16:27 AM
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Erin :) Look how slow I am! :)
Here is my February Ornament:
I used a flour sack for 2 of the ornaments and the third one I used an old doily and embellished it with a small yoyo and button. I tried using lace but it didn't work so good.
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
http://amerryheartjournal.blogspot.com/
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
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notathreatinsight
True Blue Farmgirl
626 Posts
Erin
Monroeville
IN
USA
626 Posts |
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