Ornament Tutorial

I had so much fun making this last night and I took pictures along the way so I could share it with all of you! I will try to offer other tutorials along the way please search Tutorial to find more great tips on Happy Crafting Projects from Happy House Quilts

First start out with shapes precut (from Happy House Quilts) or cut them yourself. These first 3 shapes should all be identical in shape and size.

Then cut your decorations or embellised shapes (pre-cut ones are available in a kit from Happy House Quilts). Design your sides and stitch them down using your preferred stitch method. I prefer the running stitch and french knots on occasion.When they are stitched down to completion you can then begin to attach the sides together...accuracy matters...try to line them up as well as you can. Leave at least 1/4 inch gap at the top and bottom for seam allowance.

When one side is attached, begin to add the third side.When you have 2 seams completed you can begin to stitch the final third seam...I stoped half way up and added dried pine for aroma and filling but you can use batting if you like.Then you just have to attach the ribbon to hang the ornament and as you do this you can catch it at the other end with a bead or jingle bell. A paper clip or safety pin attached to the top, might work as well then tie a ribbon for hanging from the pin or clip.and there it is...an adorable scented ornament for any season.

If you like this idea and know you can do it yourself but sometimes get side-tracked on craft projects...just come on over to HappyHouseQuilts.com and check out the Threadibilities Craft kits as you will find pre-cut shapes and kits all set and ready to be stitched by you and/or your kids!

This can be one idea you can actually complete by the holidays!!! New Year's Resolution? No more U.F.O.'s (unfinished objects). Better yet, let the kids do it as a gift to a parent, teacher, grandparent, Godparent or for the family tree.

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Sunshine's Creations: How to make straw flowers

Sunshine's Creations: How to make straw flowers
This is a great tutorial! Wish I had one of these tools...anyone know where I can get one??? *grin*

Special Wool Pouch Tutorial from HHQ

These little pockets have been a huge hit in my local market. So I thought I'd share the simple recipe to make them!

Cut one 3x6 inch rectangle of wool felt.
Design the front with simple designs and embellish with beads, buttons, pretty pearl cottons. (kit available inquire at Happy House Quilts)
Cut ribbon about 5 inches.
Loop ribbon they way you like and attach with button to match.
Fold rectangle in half and sew up the sides, give yourself room to cut away any uneven sides.
Cut away the very top edge with pinking shears to make it look neat. You can cut away the side edges with the shears too or trim to be even with straight shears.

Fill a 2x3 inch plastic bag with potpourrie, I choose cedar and fill the pocket with the bag.

Type the info:
This pocket is made with wool felt by HappyHouseQuilts.com. Use it for an ornament, in your closet or with a gift card to give away. To activate cedar, punch pin holes in bag. Place in desired drawers, closets, chests, etc. Add to the pocket.

Obviously you will replace my shop name with your own.This one is my favorite!

You can also stuff the pocket with a gift card, or a special note to a loved one, hershey's hugs or kisses would be great too! If you like making these we can post pictures of them to a flickr group...let me know!
Create from within!