Tag Archive: DIY

Ornament Advent: Day 19 Chenille Tree

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I knew from the beginning that I would just have to make a tree ornament for this Christmas advent. I have had one in mind, but I had no idea to execute it.… Read More

Ornament Advent: Day 15 Beaded Ball

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Gonna Go Back in Time! So, I was not feeling at all well this weekend and missed my Saturday post for the Ornament Advent. To make up for it, I decided to splurge… Read More

Ornament Advent: Day 18 Fortune Cookie Garland

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Cheri: My boys and I try to keep a standing date on Saturdays. We like to go and have lunch at a Chinese Restaurant in the small town where we live. I keep the… Read More

Ornament Advent: Day 16 Origami Star

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  Lynne: I was hoping that since we had Teri Partridge as a guest author today with the Champagne Cork Angel, I would not be required to have an ornament. After some discussion about fair… Read More

Ornament Advent: Day 16 Champagne Cork Angel

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Our own wonderful watercolorist and art instructor Teri Partridge  of the Pear Tree Gallery always teaches a full week of ornament classes in the month of December. She has agreed to join us as a… Read More

Ornament Advent: Day 14 Dinosaur Dandies

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Cheri: This little group of dinosaurs are all dressed in their finest silver and glitter and are ready to decorate your tree. Supplies: Toy dinosaurs Silver paint Glitter Oven-bake clay, red and white… Read More

Ornament Advent: Day 12 Wire and Fabric Scrap Puppy

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Lynne: I made this ornament “Puppy Under the Christmas Tree” from a wire armature stuffed with fabric scraps and then covered the figure with more fabric strips to get the finished shape. I had… Read More

Ornament Advent: Day 11 Foil and Scrapbook Paper Ball

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I really wanted to make a simple ornament with aluminum foil. I have been wracking my brain trying to think of something and it hit me while I was driving home from work.… Read More

Ornament Advent: Day 10 Paper Roll Christmas Trees

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Cheri: I cannot believe I have done 3 ornaments so far. Christmas is coming way too quick this year. Scrap Paper Christmas Trees Supplies: Scrap paper or scrap book paper (I used a gift… Read More

Ornament Advent: Day 8 Tissue Paper

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Lynne: I make flowers from tissue paper and I wanted to try to use the same technique for an ornament. I needed just a few materials: about 8 inches of silver-colored wire 3 jingle… Read More