28 Paper Mache Ornament

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! Christmas Ornaments make great gifts. Paper Mache Ornaments are easy and fun to make. You can use any type of paper to Decoupage Paper Mache. I used a cute wrapping Christmas paper I stumbled upon while shopping at Target and Kraft Paper from the Dollar Store.

This Holiday, I decided to participate in One Artsy Mama's first Ornament Exchange.

I was paired up with Melanie from BearRabbitBear. Decoupage is one of my favorite craft. I decided to create a Paper Mache Ornament for Melanie.

To begin, I gathered the following materials:

Materials:

• 4" Paper Mache Round Ornament
• Wrapping Paper
• Kraft Paper

• Mod Podge
• Foam Brush
• Fine Glitter

• Toothpick
• Hot Glue & Sticks

Directions:

1. Cut out your designs from the wrapping paper. I cut two gingerbread men, one tree and one cookie, plus a few peppermint candies.
2. Cut 20-25 1/2" x 4" strips of Kraft paper.
3. Insert a toothpick inside the ornament's top section and tie the hanger to it to prevent gluing it to the surface. Having the toothpick inside the ornament will help you hold the ornament as you add your strips.

4. Working in sections, begin adding the paper strips to the ornament. Apply a thin layer of Mod Podge to the ornament's surface and to the back of each paper strip. Apply strip to the ornament, smoothing with brush or your fingers.
5. Continue adding and overlapping the paper strips until ornament is covered. Add another coat of Mod Podge over entire ornament. Let dry completely.

6. Apply Mod Podge to your design cut-outs and apply them around the ornament. I applied my cut-outs using this sequence: gingerbread men, tree, gingerbread men and a cookie. I added the peppermint candies to the ornament's top section and one to the bottom.
7. Apply another thin coat of Mod Podge over the entire ornament to seal the design. Let dry completely.
8. Add a final Mod Podge coat and sprinkle glitter while the surface is wet. Let dry completely
9. Remove the toothpick. If the hanger detaches from the ornament, use some hot glue to re-attach.

Here is another view of the Ornament. I love how this ornament turned out.
I hope Melanie likes it.

Merry Christmas!!!!

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12 Candy Cane Ornament

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! Christmas is a wonderful time to share a joyful spirit with those around us. I love to create Christmas gifts for my loved ones. Nothing compares to the pleasure of giving handmade gifts to special people.

This Holiday, I decided to participate in my first Ornament Swap, hosted by Tutus and Tea Parties and Robyn's View.

I was paired up with Liz from Here's to Handy Andy. We exchanged ideas and I decided to create Candy Cane Ornaments using an embroidery hoop. Liz loves candy cane anything for Christmas.

To begin, I gathered the following materials:

Materials:

• 3" Embroidery Hoop
• Black felt
• White Felt
• Red Embroidery Floss
• Embroidery Needle
• 1/8" Red Ribbon
• Glitter - optional

• Fabric or craft glue
• Foam Brush
• Freezer Paper
• Metallic Glaze - I used Martha Stewart's Metallic Glaze in Black Coffee

Directions:

1. Trace a 3" and 4" circles onto the dull side of the Freezer Paper. This is the first time I use Freezer Paper. I love this product as it adds more stability to the felt, which makes cutting a breeze. To trace the 3" circle, I used the outer hoop section. The 4" circle was traced using a plastic ice cream cup.
2. Trace a 1/4" wide X 2" long candy cane - not shown.

3. Using the foam brush, apply glaze to both hoop sections. Apply glitter while surface is still wet. Let dry completely.

4. Cut Freezer Paper designs leaving approximately 1/4" around tracing lines.
5. Arrange designs on felt.
6. Iron designs onto the front of the felt pieces. Do not use the steam setting.
7. Cut out the ironed designs using the tracing lines as a guide.

8. Remove Freezer paper from the designs.
9. Stretch felt onto the inner embroidery hoop. Attach outer hoop and tight hoop screw.
10. Using the embroidery floss, make 14-15 long stitches over the candy cane to hold it in place.

11. Turn hoop over and cut any excess felt. Glue the 3" circle to the back.
12. For the ornament's hanger, take a piece of ribbon and tie both ends together. Thread ribbon through the hoop's screw.

And here it is.... The Sweet Candy Cane ornament.
I hope Liz likes it.

I received this beautiful ornament from Liz. She wrapped a glass ball with burlap and Christmas fabrics. I love it... Thanks Liz...

Merry Christmas!!!!

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13 Spring Birdseed Ornaments

Spring is finally here. The birds are singing and the warm weather is uplifting our spirits. What better gift for our beautiful singing birds than Homemade Birdseed Ornaments!!! Hang these ornaments in your yard and watch these feathery friends gather and perhaps they will surprise you with a tune or two in appreciation for the goodies you made for them.

Materials:

1. Birdseed Mix
2. Peanut Butter
3. Wooden Spring Cutouts or other Templates
4. Jute Twine
5. Cardboard Box
6. Black Flair
7. Scissors
8. Awl or hole punch

Instructions:

• Cut out a cardboard piece to fit your shapes.
• Trace your shape onto the cardboard using the wooden cut outs or templates.

• Trace 2 circles on top of each shape to hang the ornaments.
• With Awl punch holes. Cut a piece of Jute Twine, about 14". Thread each end of twine through openings to make the hanger.

• Knot each Twine end toward the back of the ornament.
• Spread Peanut Butter all over the front and back of the ornaments.
• Sprinkle birdseed over the ornaments.
. This part is a bit sticky and messy...
• Set your Ornaments in a dry spot to dry...

Your Spring Birdseed Ornaments are ready for your Feathery Friends to enjoy.

Happy Spring!!!!