DIY Retro Felt Ornament

Supplies needed:

Felt for bulb 5" x 10"

Felt for top 2" x 2"

Cording approximately 10"

Assorted trims at least 5" in length

Thread

Fiberfill

The printable pattern pieces can be found here.

Instructions:

1. Stitch trims across the middle of the front bulb. Trim to match the edge of the bulb.

2. Place the two bulb pieces together and stitch around, leaving the top open. Fill the bulb lightly with fiberfill.

3. Place the two bulb tops so they are over the top of the bulb on each side. Knot the cord and place in between the two layers of felt. Stitch around the outer edge.

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No Sew Candy Ornament

Supplies needed:

Clear vinyl cut in to a  7" x 7" square

Fabric scraps

Styrofoam ball 2.5" diameter

Ribbon approximately 12"

Cording for hanging 10"

Instructions:

1. Tear or cut fabric into 1" strips. Wrap these strips around the ball to cover completely.

2. Wrap the ball in the vinyl just like a piece of candy is wrapped. Secure with a ribbon tied at both ends.

3. Tie the cording around one of the ends and knot to secure.

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DIY Sewn Ball Ornament

Supplies Needed:
2 scraps of fabric measuring approximately 6" x 6"
1 pom pom approximately 1.5"
1 tassel
Ribbon 16"
String or yarn approximately 10"
Fiberfill

The printable pattern pieces can be found here.

Instructions:
1. With right sides facing, place two sets of ball pieces together of different fabrics. Sew down one side of the set. For the second set, sew down one of the sides as well but leave an opening in the middle for turning later.

2. Align the two sets together at the remaining sides. Sew all the way around the pieces.

3. Clip any curves and joins, turn right side out, fill with fiberfill and hand stitch closed.

4. Sew the tassel to the pom pom and the pom pom to the bottom of the ball.

5. Knot a 8-10" piece of yarn and tack to the top of the ball. Tie a bow and tack stitch at the bas of the yarn as well.

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DIY Felt Tree Ornament

Supplies needed:

tree felt

trunk felt

star glitter felt

ribbon

floss

fiberfill

Printable pieces can be found here.

Instructions:

1. Tack stitch the stars to the front tree according to the dots on the pattern piece. 

2. Place the two tree pieces together. Slide the trunk in between the two layers and pin to secure. Fold the ribbon in half and slide in the top. Pin to secure.

3. Stitch around the outside of the tree. When you are close to reaching the starting point, stop stitching, fill lightly with fiberfill and then stitch closed.

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Giftcard Holder Ornament

Supplies Needed:

Green Felt 9" x 12" sheet

White felt 4" x 6"

Red pom poms or felt balls 1/2" diameter

Ribbon 9"

Six strand floss

Needle and thread

Printed pieces can be found here.

Instructions:

1. Place the white felt on top of each green side. With six strand floss, stitch across the top. 

2. Place the two stocking pieces together and tuck a ribbon end under each side. Pin to secure. Stitch around the outer edge being sure to secure the ribbon ends.

3. Tack stitch pom poms on to the three fringe points as well as the toe.

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Holiday Gift Ideas

Hello and Happy Holidays! I get lots of questions regarding where to purchase my items and items I have designed so to help you out, I am going to put them all in one place here. There are gifts for the gardener, babies, crafters, and more. Let's get started!

DEMDACO Baby

 

There will be more info to come as we roll out new products, I have been so busy designing, I haven't had time to spread the word about this collection. I LOVE this collection, the quality is amazing. You can see (and purchase) all of the items here at the DEMDACO website. There are baby books, softies, and Mommy and Me scarves, with more products coming soon. The products and artwork were all designed by me for DEMDACO. Check them out.

Studio M

 

There are a lot of different designs of garden and house flags and door decor that  have painted for StudioM. They make it convenient to shop on Amazon if you can't find them at your local garden store. There are even flower pots with my painted sunflowers.

Personalized Pet Flags at Flagology

Do you have a dog lover on your list? Upload your photo and they'll print a flag for you. They also have a snowman design you might recognized from my Jolly Holiday fabric collection. :)

Sizzix Dies

Dies to make softies can be found at the Sizzix website. The Santa, elf, reindeer die is one of my two latest dies. You can see all of them here.

Lamaste Mug by Certified International

If you're at Hobby Lobby this weekend you can find my Lamaste mug in their Llama home goods section. I have my mocha out of it every morning these days.

Jellybean Rugs

Jellybean rugs has several rugs designed by me, currently there is a flamingo rug, and sunflowers rug available.

Books

Stitch Kitsch and Sew Small can be found on Amazon.

Jewelry

I have stocked up my site with handmade jewelry for gifts or a gift for yourself. If you live near Athens, I will be part of a studio sale Dec 8th and 9th. If you want to receive updates or more info you can sign up at this link for Southern Star Studio updates.


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DIY Felt Gnome Ornament

Supplies Needed:

Felt 6" x 6"

Fur 3" x 3"

Felt ball 3/4"

Six strand floss 

Cording approximately 10"

The printable pattern pieces can be found here.

Instructions:

1. Place the felt on top of the back piece. Arrange the hat on top, making sure the top edge of the fur in underneath the hat. Knot the cord and slide in between the felt at the top of the hat. Secure with a pin. Stitch around the hat.

2. Tack stitch the nose on.

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DIY Pineapple Ornament

Supplies Needed:

Pineapple fabric scraps or 1/8 yard

Felt for leaves 5" x 5"

Cording or yarn approximately 10"

Fiberfill

Needle and thread

The printed pattern pieces can be found here.

Instructions:

1. Arrange the three leaves in a fan shape. Place the base of them at the top of the pineapple front with the tops facing inward.

2. Knot the cord and place on top of the leaves with the loop facing inward. Arrange the remaining side of the pineapple on top with right sides facing.

3. You might need to tuck in the leaves some, then pin around the outer edge. Sew around leaving and approximately 2" opening along the bottom.

4. Clip the curves turn right side out. Fill with fiberfill and hand stitch closed.

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