I am super excited to share a fun activity that I participated in! Erlene at My Pinterventures (amazing gal she is!) partnered 80+ bloggers to exchange ornaments and we want to share our creations or special finds with you! I was teamed up with the lovely Bernadyn over at B-is4 Blog. Usually one for traditional reds and greens, Bernadyn told me she wanted to incorporate more gold, white, and silver tones as they went better with her home decor.
Ok, it’s obvious that I am sort of a paper crafting nut, but making an ornament out of paper just didn’t feel right to me. So off I went to Michael’s not having a clue what I was gonna do, when I came across these little wooden discs. They were made to be painted I think but creativity means thinking outside the box, right?
In my case, of course I made my own paper but it is definitely not required. Just in case your interested, I first printed Noel on a piece of white cardstock paper (Chopin Font). On that paper, I stamped and gold embossed the sheet music. Then I distressed slightly the paper with some Old Paper Ink
. After that was dry, I took Stickles
and outlined the noel in a beautiful red glitter.
I used Glue Dots
to adhere the paper to the wood. I do not like wet glue for this as it has a tendency to stretch/misshape the paper. I painted the edges a matching red.
And then gently hot glued some twine around the outside to give it some polish. Gosh! I hope she likes it!
Alright now that you have seen my gift ornament, over the next 14 days, a group of ladies will be sharing our ornament tutorials or shopping trips to give you lots of holiday inspiration.
- Vikalpah
- Raising Fairies and Knights
- Blue Willow House
- The Road to Domestication
- C’mon Get Crafty
- Organized by Sunshine
Are you doing an exchange this year?
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I love the Noel ornament. However, my Chopin font has a different “N” which I don’t really care for. Can you give me some guidance about the “N” that is on your ornament? Thanks!
Ah, you are right! It took me some time to find it, but it looks like I used Maratre Font for the “N”. You can download it for free (personal use only) on dafont.com
Wow, that’s so beautiful. You never cease to amaze me with your talents. You’re exchange partner is going to love this ornament.
Hello I am a fellow ornament exchange participant popping by. Your ornament is so clever and cute!
Have a wonderful day.
what a nice idea the string around the ornament just sets it off. Good job. -Mamas Journey
Hi, fellow exchange participant here. I love this! Would be great gifts for music teachers or musically inclined family and friends. I am pinning this!
I think this turned out SO BEAUTIFULLY! I especially love that you used music 😉 Congrats on a a great project, pinning!
Awww, thank you so much! I am definitely a sucker for music and sheet music crafts.
This is so pretty, Rachel. I love all the finishing details. The red really pops against the paper. I’m putting this idea on my must try list. The ornament exchange has so many wonderful ideas.
I love the embossing! What a nice way to add a little extra love.
Wow, Really love how you have turned a wooden disc into such a beautiful ornament. If you haven’t mentioned I would have not guessed that paper is handmade .It looks gorgeous 🙂
I love this so much! What a beautiful ornament, and I love how you made the paper yourself. You’ve given me so many ideas!! Love having been grouped with you for Day 9 of the Ornament Exchange!
Turned out SO beautifully! What on earth would we do without hot glue guns, right?! LOL Happy to be grouped with you on Day 9 of the Ornament Exchange! Enjoy your Monday! 🙂
Totally agree! I burned out my last glue gun recently and it was heartbreaking! LOL I love our groups amazing creativity.