First I die cut all of the various pieces. For things like the white on the hat, and Santa's pink nose, I die cut and trimmed - those elements are only attached at a couple places, and very easy to trim and piece together. I also die cut some ovals from the Hero Arts Nesting Oval Infinity Dies.
I glued all of the pieces onto the front oval using Hero Arts Precision Glue. Then I used the baker's twine in the kit to do a blanket stitch along the edge. I'm no seamstress, but it's a VERY easy stitch - I just googled a reference video to remind myself how to do it. I realized as I was pretty far along that I didn't have any stuffing material - oops! So this one is stuffed with Kleenex - I may need to go get some poly-fill to make more!
Here's the finished ornament - this would be a fun project to do with kids or grandkids, too!
Check out what the rest of the Hero Arts team created this month! Leave as many comments as you can along the hop, Hero Arts is giving away the entire November add-on release to one lucky reader! Next stop on the hop is Jessica, but here's the entire list in case you need it!
Hero Arts
Channin Pelletier
Dana Joy
Daniel West
Debi Adams
Emily Midgett
Ilina Crouse
Libby Hickson
Jessica Frost Ballas
Lydia Fiedler
Maria Willis
Michelle Short
Mindy Eggen
Pocono Pam
Seeka
Special Guests:
Jennifer Kotas
Jennifer McGuire
Meg Brooks
Nichol Spohr
Rebecca Keppel
Channin Pelletier
Dana Joy
Daniel West
Debi Adams
Emily Midgett
Ilina Crouse
Libby Hickson
Jessica Frost Ballas
Lydia Fiedler
Maria Willis
Michelle Short
Mindy Eggen
Pocono Pam
Seeka
Special Guests:
Jennifer Kotas
Jennifer McGuire
Meg Brooks
Nichol Spohr
Rebecca Keppel
Thanks for stopping by,
Wonderful felt Christmas Santa.
ReplyDeleteMelissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
Clever, stuffing the background to make a puffy ornament!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool idea to use felt, Libby!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your idea.
Love your stitching - awesome!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! Love this little ornament. Thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great ornament, must try this when I get my kit!
ReplyDeleteSo creative! My mind totally went on how you could make these into ornaments and you nailed it!
ReplyDeleteOh I love that you made a sewing project. What an amazing giveaway!
ReplyDeleteWay to think outside the box. Love what you did with this set.
ReplyDeleteThe felt is just adorable! Love what you did.
ReplyDeleteaww this is jsut darling - thanks for the ideas
ReplyDeletecute tag great release!!
ReplyDeleteMarisela Delgado said: So pretty! mariandmonsterd@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteSo sweet to make felt ornaments. TY for the idea!
ReplyDeletecute santa
ReplyDeleteIncredible idea! LOVE THIS SANTA!
ReplyDeletewhat a great idea, love it
ReplyDeleteDarling ornament and so is your write-up!
ReplyDeleteSo super cute, love that they are sewn with felt!
ReplyDeleteCute ornament. It reminds me of the ones my grandma used to make. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteFantastic ornament! What a great little gift!
ReplyDeleteVery cute ornament! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOh, how cute!!! And a great way to use my red and white candy cane sort of twine. I'd love to make this. Thanks for the idea, Libby.
ReplyDeleteFelt !! Makes such a great keepsake ornament.
ReplyDeleteGreat ornament!,
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of making an ornament! On my to-do list!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute felt ornament! I love how you used the twine to stitch it!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a sweet stitched snowman!
ReplyDeleteYour Santa is unique and special!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great ornament! This kit would be great for a craft day with kids! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis ornament is adorable! Thanks for sharing your inspiration with us.
ReplyDeleteLove how that turned out in felt!
ReplyDeleteSuch a precious ornament! Thanks for sharing:)
ReplyDeleteSuch an awesome ornament! Thanks for sharing…
ReplyDeleteLove your adorable ornament! So cute!
ReplyDeleteGreat ornament.
ReplyDeleteAdorable felt ornament reminds me and brings back memories from when I first got married and I made all of our first Christmas tree decorations, just love it ❤️Thanks for sharing
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