If you are a crafter or an artist
then you will most likely have lots of containers filled with
leftover bits and pieces of felts and ribbon, and beads and
sequins. These are perfect for this enjoyable Christmas project.
Materials:
Small scraps of felt and
tightly woven cotton: to give a firm base.
Batting: to stuff your ornament.
Beads and sequences: to decorate and embellish your ornament.
Narrow velvet ribbon: to create a loop for your ornament.
Basic Method:
Design your shapes, such as
stars, bells, and hearts and moons; or whatever shapes you
desire. The size of your shape is entirely up to you as well but
obviously you don't want to make them too large, (we don't want
the Christmas tree falling over!). Cut out fabric shapes in
pairs, with right sides together sew round, leaving a small
opening. Turn right side out and stuff with batting. Take extra
care to fill the corners, use a thin tool to get the batting
into the corners. Close the opening with overcast stitching.
For the central design or
motif, you can choose a large bead, sequin, or small brooch.
Work around this with a repeated pattern of beads. Use sequins
as a base by building up two or three graduated shapes and
topping them with a matching or coordinating bead to secure.
Continue covering your shape with beads until you have achieved
your desired look .Make a bow from velvet ribbon and cut the
ends at an angle and dab a little glue on each end so it doesn't
fray. Attach the bow and add a loop to the back of the bow for
hanging the ornament.
Merry Christmas!
