A Natural Christmas Part 2- "Let it snow" ornament

I love the snow.

Especially during the holidays.

It makes everything look so much more festive.

However, I'm a total wimp when it comes to cold weather

so I'm glad I don't live where I get to enjoy the snow up close and personal.

I'm more of a sit inside by the fire while I drink hot chocolate and look at the snow through the window type of gal.

If you are a snow lover like me

you will love these adorable winter ornaments.

They bring the snow and the outdoors inside

without the cold weather :)

All the crafty credit for these cuties goes to my friend Cyndi who came up with or found the idea online (not sure which it was).

But I did help her make them and take all the pictures

(that counts for something, right?)

And I documented the how-to for all of you :)

You will need:

-clear glass or plastic ornaments

-fake snow

-little bits of tree branches, glittery sticks, leaves, berries, etc. (anything really that you would like to put in it). You can find lots of this kind of stuff at Michaels or right in your front yard.

-funnel

-hot glue

-ribbon, fabric, or string to tie on top

Step 1:

Fill your ornament with fake snow.

Step 2:

Take a few pieces of your branches, berries, twigs, etc. and gather them together into a bunch.

Put a dab of hot glue at the bottom to keep them all together.

Carefully put your bunch into the ornament.

Throw in some extra leaves for loose bits at the bottom if you would like.

Step 3:

Tie a bow on the top with some string or ribbon.

And ta da!

A wintery ornament for your tree!

For Next Year... Part 2 (Initial Ornaments)

These felt ornaments are a great gift
to give friends, family members and neighbors.

Tie on the top of a gift

or give along with some yummy baked goods

for an extra special treat!

Personalized with the first letter of your friend's last name,

and a little glitter

these are sure to be a keepsake for years to come.

To make some initial ornaments of your own...

You will need:

-Felt

-Glitter

-Ribbon

-Glue

Step 1:

Print your desired letters in the size and font of your choice. Cut the letters out to use as your template.

Step 2:

Place the letter right side down on the back of your felt and trace with a marker. Cut the letter out.

Step 3:

Pin the letter you just cut out to a piece of felt. Sandwich a piece of ribbon in between the letter and the piece of felt at the top to form the loop (that will be used to hang your ornament with).

Step 4:
Sew around the edge of the letter with your sewing machine (or by hand)and then trim the back piece of felt so it is even with the front.

Step 5:
Add some sparkle and glitter away!

For Next Year... Part 1 (Ruffle Fabric Ornament)

December was crazy.

It always is.

But this year seemed even crazier

and busier than normal.

With that said

I'm finally posting all of my holiday creations.

Sorry they are a little late.

It's partly because I waited until the week (or day) before Christmas to make them

and partially because I have been a lazy blogger.

But better late than never right?

Hopefully they will inspire you (and me)

to start our holiday crafting earlier next year

so Christmas doesn't sneak up on us quite as fast as it always does.

Ruffle fabric ornament

I used this tutorial

but I made mine bigger

and added a piece of ribbon with "2009" written on it in Sharpie.

An easy, no-sew, piece of handmade goodness

sure to spice up any tree :)

Glittery birds

I love sparkles.

Especially at Christmas time.

And I love girls night.

Especially when we craft Christmas ornaments

eat yummy food

and fellowship with friends.

Here are some of my glittery creations.

My friend pre made the yummy smelling cinnamon birds (courtesy of Martha) and everyone glittered them up as they liked.

Wouldn't it be cool to have a whole tree full of these?

With red, silver and gold balls...I can see it already.

Thanks girls for a fun night!