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Forget a white Christmas. Maker Team member Penny of @happystitchery has us dreaming of COLOR this holiday season. Her retro ornaments with bold and metallic felt will brighten your home and make perfect gifts. Let's start making with Penny!
These fa la la la felt ornaments are sure to bring a touch of nostalgia and bling to your tree this Christmas. Inspired by vintage mid century glass baubles, but with a modern twist, they feature easy no sew instructions that are ideal for any level of crafter and are a quick project to make just in time for the holidays!
Skill Level: Beginner
Time: 1 - 2 hours
Additional Supplies:
Bauble Ornament Pattern (click to download)
Teardrop Ornament Pattern (click to download)
Directions:
1. This pattern is for two separate Christmas ornaments - a blue/green bauble and an orange/pink teardrop ornament. Start by printing out both patterns onto freezer paper. Print on the non-shiny side of the paper.
Cut out all the shapes for both patterns. Leave a little space around the shape outlines and then iron the freezer paper pieces onto the corresponding colors of felt. The white and gold felt will be used for both patterns. Cut around the shapes.
2. Make two separate piles, one for each ornament, before peeling off the freezer paper backing. Now that the pieces are ready, let's begin with the green/blue bauble.
3. Take piece B and apply glue to the non-metallic side of the felt. Position on top of A. Repeat this for the second set of A and B.
4. Take piece C and apply glue to one side. Position this on top of B, aligning in the middle. Repeat for the second set.
5. Take piece D and apply glue on one side. Position in the middle of C. Repeat for the second set.
6. Apply glue to the non-metallic side of piece F. Use a little less glue to avoid the glue seeping out around the edges. Position in the middle of D, making sure the cross faces upward like a plus sign. Repeat this for second set. Dab a dot of glue on piece E and center on F. Repeat for the other set. Leave both sides of the ornament to dry for at least five minutes.
7. Cut a 10" length of gold elastic cord. Loop the cord and tie a knot about 1" from the bottom. Apply glue on the inside of one ornament panel, including underneath the area where the elastic will be held. Add the elastic to the inside and make sure that the knot is nestled just outside the felt shape. Add glue to the inside of the other panel before aligning the two sides. Hold in place for a couple of seconds until secure.
8. Take piece G and apply glue to the non-metallic side. Line up with the top of the ornament, making sure the elastic knot sits above it. Repeat with other side. Pinch and hold together to make sure that the tops adhere properly. You’ve now finished your first ornament!
9. The pieces for the teardrop ornament were cut out previously, so it’s ready to assemble. Add glue to the non-metallic side of piece B and place it on top of A. Repeat for the other A and B pieces.
10. Apply glue to one side of piece C and center on top of B. Then take piece F and glue one side before centering on C. Repeat for the second set.
11. Take piece G, add glue to one side and apply to center of F. Repeat for the second set.
12. Apply a small amount of glue to the non-metallic side of piece H before centering on G. Make sure the cross faces upward like a plus sign. Place a little dab of glue on piece I and place the small circle on the center of H. Repeat for the second set.
Add a small amount of glue to the non-metallic side of all E pieces.
13. Place the larger circle (piece E) above the center of the design and then the smaller circle above. The other two circles are a mirror image below. Repeat with the second set of E pieces.
14. Cut a 10" length of gold elastic cord. Loop the cord and tie a knot about 1" from the bottom. Apply glue on the inside of one ornament panel, including underneath the area where the elastic will be held. Add the elastic to the inside and make sure that the knot is nestled just outside the felt shape.
Add glue to the inside of the other panel before aligning the two sides. Hold in place for a couple of seconds until secure. Allow to dry completely.
15. Apply glue to the non-metallic side of piece D. Line up with the top of the ornament, making sure the elastic knot sits above it. Repeat with the other side. Pinch and hold together to make sure the tops are secure. Now you have completed both ornaments!
I hope you enjoyed making these felt ornaments! With 12 new colors of Bellwether felt, the possibilities are endless for a custom color palette. Happy crafting from the Happy Stitchery and Benzie Design!
Thanks to Penny for designing and writing this tutorial! You can follow her on Instagram @happystitchery or visit her website. Stay tuned for more tutorials from the Benzie Design Maker Team!
