Ornaments
Embossed Velvet Tree Trimmers1. Wrap a 1/2" x 11" strip of paper around circumference of ball; trim ends to fit. Fold strip in half, forming 1/2" x 5-1/2" strip; mark 1-5/8" from fold. Pin foldline over center top of ball. Carefully rotate strip around ball, using marking pen to create a dotted line around ball using the 1-5/8" measurement as your guide. Remove paper strip and connect dots. Repeat at opposite end, pinning strip at center bottom to begin. Use a sharp pencil to score foam on marked lines, creating a top, center, and bottom section on each shape. Repeat for egg. |
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Gingerbread Man Ornament1. Using cookie cutter, cut man from sheet of STYROFOAM. Rub a scrap piece of foam against edges of cut-out until smooth. |
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Glistening Snowflake Ornaments1. Insert wooden skewer in foam ball and use as handle while painting. Paint ball your choice of gold or silver. Insert skewer in foam block while paint dries, or, place skewer in cup. |
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Nature's Quick & Easy Ornaments1. General directions: Working on a small section at a time, cover portion of ball with glue and glue on dried materials; continue, working a section at a time, until ball is covered. Let dry. |
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Penguin Ornaments1. Press wide end of egg on tabletop to flatten. Draw oval on egg to mark stomach area. Paint egg black except for stomach area. Let dry. |
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Starburst Ornaments1. Dip toothpicks into glue and push 1/2" into ball. Insert skewer into ball for handle. |
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Woven Ribbon Ornament1. Pin satin fabric to the foam sheet. Cut ribbons to 12" lengths. Position ribbon length along edge of satin and pin each end. Cover satin, pinning ribbon strips side-by-side and alternating colors and widths. Weave remaining ribbons through pinned lengths until surface is covered. Be sure ribbons are positioned snugly, covering satin fabric entirely. |
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