These DIY Snowflake Ornaments were so simple to make and a bit therapeutic as well!
There is just something about needlework on the couch watching the DVR that = the perfect craft!
I do not know how to do proper needlework, so if I can do this…so can you!
You will need the following supplies. Mine came from Hobby Lobby. {affiliate links for similar}
- mini-embroidery hoops
- fabric of your choice for background. This is a cream burlap with gold threads throughout for sparkle.
- scissors
- metallic gold yarn
- wide-eyed needle
- mini-snowflake ornament in a rusty metal finish
- twine
- pattern for snowflake
- readers for the hard of seeing 🙂
Here is what you will do:
- separate the embroidery hoop into 2 pieces. With the larger of the 2, trace a circle onto the background fabric. Cut it out going slightly to the outside of your drawn circle.
- Place the cut circle of fabric into your hoop and secure with the hoop screw.
- With pencil and a ruler as a guide, draw your lines for your snowflake.
- Thread the needle with the gold yarn so it is of double thickness.
- Stitch the lines. No need to be perfect. I prefer the “homespun” look.
- I didn't draw the little side lines. I just eyeballed them as I stitched using the snowflake picture as a guide.
- Remove the twine from the mini-ornament
- attach it to the center of your needlework with the yarn just slightly at the top to secure.
- Use a piece of twine to create a hanger for the top
This was the guide that I used to draw my snowflake.
Can you see the faint pencil lines?
Double thickness of the yarn and crossing over stitches gave me a chunkier look.
I just stitched the little offshoots of the long lines.
Now add the rustic snowflake ornament.
I love the rustic elegance of the ornament. I am making a dozen of them for our foyer tree.
But wait! That's not all …….We have a total of 31 NEW ornaments for you from 31 bloggers the month of October!
Tomorrow be sure to visit Domestically Speaking!
Last year I participated in the HOP with this photo ornament. Click ornament to view this tutorial.
Here is a detailed list!
Here are all 31 Bloggers in order of their appearance:
Day 1 – The Silly Pearl :: Day 2 –Yesterday on Tuesday
Day 3 – Cupcakes and Crinoline :: Day 4 – An Extraordinary Day
Day 5 – Knick of Time :: Day 6 – Pet Scribbles :: Day 7 – Simply Kelly Designs
Day 8 – Town and Country Living :: Day 9 – Petticoat JUNKtion
Day 10 – The Everyday Home :: Day 11 – Up on Tippy Toes
Day 12 – Remodelando la Casa :: Day 13 – DIY 180 :: Day 14 – 504 Main
Day 15 – Sum of their Stories :: Day 16 – At Home with Jemma
Day 17 – The Kim Six Fix :: Day 18 – Shabby Art Boutique
Day 19 – Morena's Corner :: Day 20 – My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Day 21 – Our Southern Home :: Day 22 – Domestically Speaking
Day 23 – The Crafting Nook :: Day 24 – Sweet Pea
Day 25 – Dukes and Duchesses :: Day 26 – Heathered Nest
Day 27 – Lovely Etc. Day 28 – Stone Gable Blog :: Day 29 – Mod Podge Rocks
Day 30 – Running with a Glue Gun :: Day 31 – All Things Heart and Home
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Mary Beth says
These are so pretty, Christy! Years ago I used to cross stitch all the time…seeing this I realize how much I miss it.
Malia says
What a lovely ornament! I love the rustic look.
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Amy Anderson says
What a cute idea! I love the rustic touch – and snowflakes FTW!
Laura / Pet Scribbles says
Beautifully rustic! LOVE!
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Vanessa says
These are so adorable and I love how easy they are to make. These would look lovely on my Christmas tree.
Cristina says
So pretty! I love its rustic glam feel. <3
Kerryanne says
These are too cute. Love the texture of the wool and the rustic snowflake together. This would be perfect on my woodlands tree.
Morena says
Stunning! I love it!
Cami says
Sooooo cute!!! I see your project and I wish I knew how to do embroidery!!! such a pretty and unique ornament! Love it!
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Kelly of Simply Kelly Designs says
So pretty. Love how you layered the snowflakes.
Mitsyana says
Love love love the embroidery hoop!! This is gorgeous!!
Maryann says
So pretty Christy!
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Robin says
perfect rustic simplicity..just my style. Thank you for sharing your wonderful idea Christy xo
Jennifer says
So pretty, Christy. I love that they have a layered look to them.
Jennifer says
So pretty, Christy. I love that they have a layered look to them.
Paula says
These are adorable and a tree filled with them in your foyer is going to be lovely. It’s been a long while since I’ve done any needlework and a project like this would be a good way to get back into it.
Diane says
Christy, this is just the cutest thing. And the rustic snowflake definitely takes it over the top!! Sorry, you had so many problems with your host. I left BH to go to SiteGround because their service was so poor. Hope you find the resolution you need.
Thanks so much for joining in the fun again this year and for sharing your creativity.
kristin salazar says
Christy, these are so cute and would make an adorable gift!
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