Hi everyone, this is Jen from Girl in the Garage sharing another fun project with you today. I know it’s only halfway through November but I also happen to know that many of you have already started crafting and decorating for Christmas – and even if that’s not you, then be sure to come back and try this project in a few weeks!
I’ve never made my own ornaments before (besides when I was a kid in grade school), so I was excited to make some to become part of my Christmas decor for years to come. My mom said she remembers making these when she was younger. ๐
I made a trip to Hobby Lobby and bought my supplies:
- Styrofoam balls
- Sequins
- Sequin pins
- Upholstery tacks
One at a time, just start pinning the sequins onto the ball, overlapping slightly. Depending on what size balls you bought, this can take a while- you want might want to catch up on your favorite TV show while you’re pinning.
The upholstery tacks were much easier because the pin is already attached- but the weight of the tacks also makes this one quite heavy.
When I was done with all three ornaments, I inserted an ornament hanger into each.
I don’t have my tree up yet so I hung them on some hooks for now.
I also tried them out as pretty decor in this glass bowl – I think it will look even more festive once I add a few more ornaments inside.
Have you made your own ornaments before?
I want to hear about them – I plan on making some other styles and I’d love more ideas!
Jen {aka Girl in the Garage}
These are so cute I LOVE the sequin ones ๐
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Thanks Dria! I really think I’m going to make more of the sequin ornaments- I really love how they shimmer in the light. ๐
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My grandmother made an entire tree of hand made sequin ornaments in 1972. She even did the star to go on top. I am happy to say that even though these are 41 year old ornaments, some of them still look amazing and I am so proud to show them off every year.
Some of them have lost a few items or have lost a little sparkle over the years but on the whole, I am happy to have them.
I will even give one to a new party guest every year. She had to have made over 50 of them and I still have over 30.
Pamela, thank you for sharing that story. What a beautiful memory of your grandmother and her ornaments. ๐
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Those are really cute, Jen!!