Category Archives: Decorating

Ornament #11 – Crochet Star {30 Days of Christmas Ornaments}

Posted on November 11, 2014 by gracieed

Ornament #11 – Crochet Star Crochet is the first craft I learned after my introduction to sewing cards when I was 4.  Actually I was 7 when my mom taught me to crochet.  I’ve told the story before in a … Continue reading →

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Ornament #10 – Felt Dog Paw {30 Days of Christmas Ornaments}

Posted on November 10, 2014 by gracieed

Ornament #10 – Felt Dog Paw A three-legged dog walks up to the bartender in a saloon.  The bartender says, “Howdy, how can I help you?”  The dog replies, “I’m looking for the man who shot my paw”. It’s my … Continue reading →

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Ornament #9 – Ball of Yarn and Needles {30 Days of Christmas Ornaments}

Posted on November 9, 2014 by gracieed

Ornament #9 – Ball of Yarn & Needles If you love yarn for knitting, crochet or any fiber art, then this is the ornament for you. For lovers of yarn, there is nothing more satisfying that a yummy ball of … Continue reading →

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Ornament #8 – Felt Dog Bone {30 Days of Christmas Ornaments}

Posted on November 8, 2014 by gracieed

Ornament #8 – Felt Dog Bone For today’s ornament I’m once again playing with felt and embroidery floss.  I made a dog bone pattern, but out two pieces of white felt, a small heart and set to stitching. When I … Continue reading →

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Ornament #7 – Bottle Cap Snowman {30 Days of Christmas Ornaments}

Posted on November 7, 2014 by gracieed

Ornament #7 – Bottle Cap Snowman For the past 26 years I’ve collected Santas and Snowmen as part of my holiday decor.  Each collection has exceeded the number of surfaces in my house, so now I alternate years when I … Continue reading →

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Ornament #6 – Glitter Paws {30 Days of Christmas Ornaments}

Posted on November 6, 2014 by gracieed

Ornament #6 -Glitter Paws I’m going to do a bit of a spoiler alert right now.  There will be several ornaments that are dog related involving paws and bones.  Just wanted you to know so you won’t be surprised :-). … Continue reading →

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Ornament #5 -Map Ornament {30 Days of Christmas Ornaments}

Posted on November 5, 2014 by gracieed

Ornament #5 -Map Ornament With this ornament I was inspired by a decorating project I saw on Pinterest.  Old maps were used to cover books and I wondered if I could use maps with my ornaments.  I knew I could … Continue reading →

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Ornament #4 -Hand Painted Dog Bone Icicle {30 Days of Christmas Ornaments}

Posted on November 4, 2014 by gracieed

Ornament #4 -Hand Painted Dog Bone Icicle As with Ornament #3, I was able to re-purpose the beads from 4 napkin ring holders.  I also raided my stash of beads to add some color and interest.  I purchased wood cutout … Continue reading →

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Ornament #3 – Vintage Snowflakes {30 Days of Christmas Ornaments}

Posted on November 3, 2014 by gracieed

Ornament #3 – Vintage Snowflakes With this ornament, I was able to re-purpose a couple of vintage rose boughs as well as some tiny pearl Christmas decorations and tinsel.  I also raided my stash of dried roses.  I spotted the … Continue reading →

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Ornament #2 – Paw Print Felt Heart {30 Days of Christmas Ornaments}

Posted on November 2, 2014 by gracieed

Ornament #2 – Paw Print Felt Heart This ornament uses two of the my most favorite shapes – the heart and the dog paw. I used wool felt in two main colors and red for the tiny heart.  I cut … Continue reading →

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