This week it's all about giving!
I started this project with the idea of creating a homemade ornament like last year. However, when I saw this weeks assignment for Kim's Dare to DIY Party was to make a homemade gift, I thought this would be great to share as a small token for family members or friends.
This is what you will need:
- Felt
- Scissors (they can be your own. You don't have to steal Jeff's like I did).
- batting ( mine was leftover from this project.)
- thread
- sewing needles
- pen
- template (you can also use a cookie cutter for an outline)
...or I might be obsessed with bird silhouettes. That is a possibility.
Take the template and trace it twice on the felt in opposite directions (you'll need one for the front and one for the back).
Cut them out.
Next, stitch a design on the front. I chose a lazy daisy stitch to create a floral design on the front. After you have finished your design on the front, use a blanket stitch all the way around to sew the front and back together. Before you sew it shut, stuff in a little batting.
Voila. You have yourself a vintage-inspired bird ornament.
I also stitched the year on the back:
Looking back, it kinda reminds of my keychain. Maybe I do have an obsession.
So how about you folks? Do DIY gifts, or are you a strictly by-the-list person?
Always & Forever,
ME
8 comments:
This is so pretty! I love the stitching around the outside.
Thanks for sharing on Dare to DIY. I really appreciate it.
you can never, ever have too many bird silhouettes. it's simply not possible!
these are adorable, and combine me love of embroidery and birds. utter perfection!
also, i just realized that this is your first married christmas! are you and jegs starting any new traditions? :)
so pretty! :)
I have a naked tree. I will take about 30 of them...get working! haha. jk. maybe I'll make some this weekend.<3 ya!
Very sweet! Nice work!
Serious? I kinda adore these. I luuuuurve birds...obviously. You could sell these puppies! If you want, when I someday open my etsy shop, you make, I sell. We'll totally be kazillionaires.
OMG! I love these, they are ridiculously gorgeous.
I have just realized my new found love for felt, so I'll have to give these a whirl. Hope they brighten up your Christmas house! :)
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