It is all done, my last batch of Christmas tree ornaments!
Project 1 – champagne flowers
materials: cheap embellishments, curtain rings, bias tape, faux pearl (for design (2) only), gold string and glue using glue gun
I am a bargain hunter and when I saw the packets of embellishments on sale at only RM1.00 per packet I had absolutely ho hesitation to snatch up a few packets before I even had an idea what to do with them.
cheap cheap cheap — on sale at only RM1.00 (USD0.23) per pack
I used the curtain ring as a backing for the embellishments to be glued on
champagne flowers (1)
champagne flowers (2)
close-up of the champagne coloured flowers
Project 2 – Christmas romance
materials: curtain rings, gold bias tape, faux pearls, leaves (bought them a long time ago but never got to use them for anything, there are about 100 pieces in a packet), gold string and glue from glue gun
a little too “feminine” but I was quite happy with the end result
Project 3 – diamonds and pearls
RM2.00 (USD2.46) for 2 brooches, how could I resist? 🙂
version 1
Materials: curtain rings, satin bias tape, rhinestone brooches, gold string and glue from glue gun
hmmm, so-so…
version 2
Materials: satin bias tape, cardboard holding the bias tape, rhinestone brooch, faux pearl, gold string and glue from glue gun
I was determined to make something that was not round and with no curtain ring in sight!
Project 4 – golden snowflakes
Materials: toilet paper rolls, gold beads, gold spray paint (not exactly environmental friendly I know so I try not to use this too much), gold string and glue from glue gun
Project 5 – shabby chic fabric flowers
Materials: leftover curtain fabric given by a friend, curtain rings, faux pearl, tassels, gold string and glue from glue gun
before…
after – 4 small curtain rings are used
Project 6 – tassel and ring
Materials: curtain rings, gold bias tape, threaded sequins, tassels, gold string and glue from glue gun
Project 7 – golden twirls
Materials: plastic bottles, gold bias tape, gold string and glue from glue gun
Project 8 – whirling rings
Materials: plastic bottles, satin bias tape, faux pearl, gold string and glue from glue gun
Project 9 – the reason
Materials: embellishments (my cheap RM1 bargain), satin bias tape, cardboard holding the bias tape, gold string and glue from glue gun
the materials…
I glued the cardboard strips in the bias tape to form a backing
the back – just to show how I glued the square embellishments on the backing
I managed to make 5 shinny crosses using materials that cost me less than RM2.00, what an achievement!
And my favourite ornaments so far… the reason for the season!
What’s next…
Going to dig out the Christmas tree and the rest of my decorations from the store and I’m ready to usher in the Christmassy mood! Too early in November? Nah….!
