Claus-Approved Beaded Ornament
Santa knows best that Christmas doesn't come from a store, which is what makes this washi tape idea great for a handmade ornament. Add some homemade love to your holiday with this Claus-Approved Beaded Ornament. Both Grandma and Santa would be delighted to find that you've put your crafting skills to the test this Christmas. Simple materials make this a great Christmas craft idea for the holiday season. Although it looks intricate, this Claus-Approved Beaded Ornament is quite easy to make.
Primary TechniqueBeadwork
SeasonWinter
Materials:
- 1.5" Smoothfoam ball
- Craft tape (also known as Japanese tape or washi tape in a green check)
- Silver sequins
- 8/0 red silver-lined beads
- Gold sequin pins
- 1/8" double-faced red satin ribbon
- Eye pin
- Westcott's titanium 4" non-stitck scissors
- Awl, crewel embroidery needle or skewer
Instructions:
- Cut small pieces of craft tape. Stick them to the ball in a random order. Each piece of tape should be approximately 1/2" in length for best coverage.
- Use the awl to pierce a hole into the ball. Push the eye pin into the hole until the eye is flush with the surface of the ball.
- Pick up a bead and then a sequin with a sequin pin. Push into the ball. Scatter more sequins and beads around the ball. Don't worry about being precise. You want a balanced look - ie not a cluster of sequins on one side and none on the other.
- Cut four 6" pieces of ribbon. Hold three together and pull them through the eye until the ends meet. Tie a knot and then tie a bow.
- Thread the 4th ribbon through the eye. Tie a knot at the end to form a loop.
'Tis the Season to Celebrate! Discover More Christmas Crafts
If you enjoyed making the Claus-Approved Beaded Ornament, here are three more Christmas craft ideas for you to try:
1. Twine Wrapped Candy Cane Ornaments: For a rustic and charming touch to your Christmas tree, try making Twine Wrapped Candy Cane Ornaments. Simply wrap traditional candy canes with twine, securing with hot glue as you go. Add a festive bow at the top and hang them on your tree for a homespun look that Santa himself would approve of.
2. Pinecone Reindeer Ornaments: Get in touch with nature by creating Pinecone Reindeer Ornaments. Gather some pinecones, googly eyes, red pom poms, and pipe cleaners to transform ordinary pinecones into adorable reindeer decorations. These ornaments are a fun and whimsical addition to any Christmas tree.
3. Button Snowman Ornaments: Put those spare buttons to good use by making Button Snowman Ornaments. Simply glue white buttons onto a round wooden disc to create the snowman's body. Add a top hat made from black felt, a carrot nose from orange felt, and a scarf made from ribbon for a cute and festive ornament. These charming snowmen will add a touch of whimsy to your holiday decor.
Whether you enjoy working with beads, twine, pinecones, or buttons, these Christmas craft ideas are sure to bring joy to your holiday season. Happy crafting!