Joy Holiday Ornament
A "JOY" To Make
Posted by Creative Origins
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Here's a fun, fairly easy to make felt holiday ornament. You can adjust the size, vary the embellishments, add glitter...what ever you like.
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You Will Need (6 things)
- 1 sheet green Felt
- 1 sheet red Felt
- wooden Curtain Ring
- Tacky Glue
- Sewing Equipment
- Embellishment(s)
Steps (4 steps, 60 minutes)
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1
Cut 3 pieces of green felt, 1-1/2" wide and the length of the sheet. Fold each strip in half and sew, or glue together, along unfolded edge. Then make 1/2" cuts every 1/8" along folded edge. (See pic.)
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2
Glue one end of a strip to the ring and begin wrapping, hiding glued edge under cut edge as you go around. Continue with more strips until entire ring is fully covered.
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3
Now, cut two J's and Y's from red felt. Sew around outer edge, and lightly stuff both letters.
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4
Finally, glue each letter to sides of ring and add your chosen embellishments.
I think this is a really adorable ornament. Very easy, and sure to be a big hit.