If you want your ornaments to make an elegant statement, we have the DIY for you! This month is all about sparkle and shine, from the tinsel on a Christmas tree to the icicles adorning your window. With these frosty and fun images in mind, we wanted to create something that was both seasonal and sparkly!
What You’ll Need:
8mm Faux Pearls Package #49380
6mm Faux Pearls Package #49387
40 x 30mm Oval Women Head Cameo #41584
3/8” Single Face Satin Ribbon (Ivory) #00295
7/8” Single Face Satin Ribbon (Silver) #00298
Styrofoam ball
Pins
T-pins
Glue
Scissors
1. Glue the cameo onto the center of the Styrofoam ball, and begin pinning pearls around it to create a frame.
2. Continue adding pearls to the ornament until it is completely covered, aside from a small space at the top.
3. Pull your satin ribbon through a t-pin, and glue one end to the other.
4. Once the ribbon seam is dry, push the t-pin through the empty space on top.
5. Create a bow using the other satin ribbon, and glue it in front of the looped ribbon.
This pearl-adorned ornament is perfect for a classic and elegant tree. If you want the ornament to be a little less Baroque-inspired, just remove the cameo for an ornament that’s reminiscent of a playful snowball!
Wow this looks great!
Thank you! Hope you’re inspired to make an ornament this year!
I think I want to try that
We think you definitely should. 🙂
looks like a jewel, just to keep in the safe 😀
You’re right, it’s almost too pretty to hang on the tree!
I had found a TON of little styrofoam balls at a yard sale and totally squirreled them, not even knowing exactly what I would do with them, but now I do! 🙂 I might also try wrapping with yarn or jute then embellishing with a beautiful brooch. Or maybe just straight up cover it in glitter 😉 Beautiful idea, and thanks for the tip on how to adhere the bow. Mine might’ve ended up as a glue-tastrophe.
Those sound like fabulous ideas. And there’s nothing worse than a glue-tastrophe while you’re crafting! (Especially a hot glue one. Ouch.)
Cute!
Thanks!
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That is a really nice idea!
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Thank you!
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What a beautiful gift idea!
Thanks Kristen! It would make a great host gift if you go away for the holidays.
waoo.. amazing
Thank you!
You’ve inspired me, thank you!
This is really great. It look’s really expensive too! Nice one.
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Thank you! We love the way it came out!
What are the item numbers for the two different sized silver balls? Thank you.
49387 and 49380 🙂
Wow!!! Great idea!
Thank you!
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