Tag Archives: Decorating

Ornament #15 – Ribbon Tree {30 Days of Christmas Ornaments}

Posted on November 15, 2014 by gracieed

Ornament #15 – Ribbon Tree Today I foraged.  And when I say “I”, I mean the dogs and I.  We all foraged for twigs in my backyard.  It took a whole 5 minutes to find all the twigs I needed … Continue reading →

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Ornament #14 – Puppy Face {30 Days of Christmas Ornaments}

Posted on November 14, 2014 by gracieed

Ornament #14 – Puppy Face Well I think I have the stitching bug.  And the felt bug.  And, of course, the ‘make every conceivable dog-related ornament there is’ bug.  I’m even considering re-organizing my embroidery floss stash by color.  More … Continue reading →

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Ornament #13 – Snowflakes {30 Days of Christmas Ornaments}

Posted on November 13, 2014 by gracieed

Ornament #13 – Snowflakes I’m always amazed at what can be created from ordinary household items.  Case in point:  toilet paper roll tubes. Years ago when I taught in the Children’s program at my church, I used paper roll tubes … Continue reading →

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Ornament #12 – Clay Puppy Paw {30 Days of Christmas Ornaments}

Posted on November 12, 2014 by gracieed

Ornament #12 -Clay Puppy Paw For today’s ornament I used a product called Pluffy Clay.  Made by Sculpey, it’s reported to be “an amazingly versatile clay that never dries out”.  Today I put that claim to the test.  The package … Continue reading →

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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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