Christmas in July - Pleated Paper Angel - Ornament #5

Yeah it's Friday

I did it.

5 Ornaments in 5 Days.

Ornament #5 was a tough one.

I was completely unsure what to do.

At 11pm last night it came to me.

(so much for going to bed)

My biggest goal for this was to use what I had on hand.

Not one thing was purchased to make any of the ornaments.

So here it goes.....

Presenting Ornament #5

Pleated Paper Angel

Ain't she sweet?

Supplies

Assorted Scrapbooking Paper

4" Paper Doilies

White Feathers

1 1/2" Paper Circle for face

1 1/2" Scallop punch for medallion

 Half round beads for eyes

Greenry for crown

Ribbon and/or Raffia

Glue, Scissors, Paper Punches

Cut paper to 3 1/2" x 12" strip and accordian fold

Staple approx. 3/4"- 1"

Glue to folded doily

Punch out (or cut) 1 1/2" circle for face

Glue onto top of stapled end

Glue on eyes and crown

Use a little bit of paint with a q-tip for blush

Glue on feathers to paper doilies

Glue on bow and medallion

Let dry.

Make one or make three

Use different papers and textures for different looks.

I am even thinking of stringing a bunch together for a garland.

And add letters to the front.

Peace, Joy, Love

This was fun.

I hope to be able to do it again.

I do hope you enjoyed my ideas.

And if you make some please send me a picture.

Happy Christmas in July !

Happy Crafting !

Hanging out with my Friends......



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Christmas in July - Felt Gingerbread Men - Ornament #3

Due to the weather Ornament #3 was delayed.

It wasn't sunny in Florida.

May I present Ornament #3

Felt Gingerbread Men

I love this little guy.

Quick and simple.

Supplies

Felt

Embroidery thread (either to match or contrast)

Assorted buttons

Half round beads (I believe I found these at Michael's)

Gingerbread Man Template

Scissors, Needles, Tacky Glue

Now you could add a little stuffing inside them

But I like them flat.

The Blanket Stitch is not as hard as it seems.

There are alot of great tutorials out there on it.

I am still practicing myself.

Now you have a finished Gingerbread man.

Just add some twine and you can have.....

You can do other shapes too.....

Yeah I have been busy.

Great way to use up your felt scraps.

I am thinking a little tree needs to be done.

Ornament #4 with be out later today.

and Ornament #5 tommorrow.

This week has gone by fast.

Just think Christmas is only 159 days away.

Thanks for stopping by.

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Christmas in July - Yarn Lollipop & Candy Ornament

Another Day Another Ornament

Now this one is a revamped ornament

Because I love it

And because it is the mostly viewed post on my blog

Seriously I see it everywhere !!!

And I can't find anymore of the material I used to create it

And yes I have sobbed over this.

Presenting Ornament #2

Yarn Lollipop & Candy Ornament

The Original Lollipop Ornament

Tutorial here

So I needed to change some things.

I have been taking a knitting class so I have been buying yarn.

(more on the class later)

So the "yarn" version was born

Instead of just using the yarn how it was

I did a single crochet stitch

(trust me its easy)

After I made the new version

I knew I needed a companion to it

Presenting the Yarn Wrapped Candy Ornament

Who doesn't love candy????

Supplies

Yarn - I actually used crochet thread (Aunt Lydia's)

Crochet Hook

Round wood circles (found at Michael's)

Ribbon or Twine

Scissors, glue gun

I cut the contact paper 8"x8" and then trimmed after I wrapped it

(best thing was is stuck to itself no glue needed)

Add some pretty ribbon or twine

I also pulled out my mini stamps......

Of course I made mine pink

We all know the 5 year old LOVES pink

But any color would be fun.

Thanks for stopping by. 

And remember to come back tommorrow for another one.

Happy Christmas in July.

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Christmas in July - Cinnamon Stick Tree - Ornament #1

Welcome to my Christmas in July Ornament Series

 I would like to introduce you to my

Cinnamon Stick Tree

I have been making this ornament for years.

For a decorations, a tag, or even a garland.

Its quick and easy.

Supply List.

Cinnamon Sticks (I fine mine at Dollar Tree)

Small Greenery (I use a small tree that I get at Michael's)

Buttons and/or Bells

Ribbon, Raffia, Twine

Wire (to use for hanger)

Scissors and Hot Glue Gun

Cut greenery to specified sizes and glue to stick

Judge the spacing I usually start about the middle of the stick and work up

Glue wire for hanger (cinnamon sticks usually have a hole on the ends)

Add buttons and/or bells

Add ribbon, twine, or raffia

Let your creative juices flow.

So make yourself one

Or two

Or even a bowl full.

I love how they can all look so different.

Come back tommorrow to see the next Ornament.

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