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Monday, December 1, 2025

Rustic Wood Slice Ornament

 Happy Holiday Prep!

This is such a fun time of year creating cards and ornaments and finding the perfect gifts for friends and family! Yes, I do buy a lot of gift cards since it's easier to let the grandkids shop for themselves, but I like to add a little something homemade.  I like to add at least one new ornament to my Christmas tree each year.

Here is this year's addition, a rustic wood slice ornament with a woodsy theme.



To create this ornament, I used three die cut trees, one large and two small, a coaster size wood slice, dark green patterned cardstock, glitter paint, a strip of fabric or ribbon and twine.  You'll also need a glue stick and hot glue gun and glue.


The trees were cut using the Eileen Hull's Sizzix Thinlits dies shown above.

The process is very easy.  Cut the trees using a Big Shot or Big Kick or another cutting machine.  Use the glue stick to adhere them to the wood slice with the two smaller trees behind the large tree in the center.  Add glitter paint or snow paint to the edges of the trees with a toothpick and around the bottom of the trees.  Create a bow with the fabric strip and wrap the center with twine.  Glue the bow and a loop to the top of the wood slice.

Have fun decorating and head to the other designers in this blog hop 



DATEARTISTLINKWEBSITE
Nov 28Janet Trieschmanhttps://tryit-likeit.com/no-sew-fabric-ornament/https://tryit-likeit.com
Nov 29Donna Wirthlinhttps://twochicksandamom.blogspot.com/2025/11/12-days-of-christmas-ornament-hop-2025.htmlhttps://twochicksandamom.blogspot.com
Nov 30Natalie Shawhttps://www.doodlecraftblog.com/2025/11/how-to-make-waterslide-decal-ornaments.htmlhttps://www.doodlecraftblog.com/
Dec 1Susan Brownhttps://sbartist.blogspot.com/2025/11/festive-paper-house-decor-12-days-of.htmlhttps://www.sbartist.com
Dec 2Michelle Jameshttps://ourcraftymom.com/old-world-santa-ornaments/https://ourcraftymom.com/
Dec 3Julie Nyanyohttps://www.sumoftheirstories.com/blog/felt-and-button-star-christmas-ornamentshttps://www.sumoftheirstories.com
Dec 4Christie Troxellhttps://ritzyparties.com/12-days-of-christmas-ornaments/https://Ritzyparties.com
Dec 5Gail Griffinhttps://www.purplehuesandme.com/2025/12/bejeweled-decorative-ornament.htmlhttps://www.purplehuesandme.com
Dec 6Katie Adamshttps://thecraftyblogstalker.com/3d-deer-head-ornament/thecraftyblogstalker.com
Dec 7Janet Trieschmanhttps://tryit-likeit.com/diy-a-modern-alcohol-ink-ornament-for-your-tree/https://tryit-likeit.com
Dec 8Terry Riciolihttps://terryriciolidesigns.blogspot.com/2025/12/rustic-wood-slice-ornament.htmlterryriciolidesigns.blogspot.com
Dec 9Janet Trieschmanhttps://tryit-likeit.com/paper-bead-christmas-tree-ornament/https://tryit-likeit.com








Thursday, November 13, 2025

Button and Ribbon Gift Tags and Cards

 It's time to get ready for the holidays! 

I like to make cards and tags, but to make a few, they need to be simple and quick.  Buttons and ribbons from Gwen Studios are the perfect materials. 



I used purchase card blanks and tags, but you can easily cut out your own. 

For the card, you'll need a card blank, printed paper cut slightly smaller than the card, a saying sticker or stamp and some contrasting paper to back it the saying, buttons and a ribbon bow. You'll also need a glue stick and tacky glue.

                                      

Glue the printed paper to the card blank, the strip across the bottom and add the sticker.  Glue the green buttons in a circle and add the red buttons over the top.  Glue a ribbon to the top.


For the tag, a small piece of torn white cardstock, 3 white buttons (small, medium and large) with two holes, ribbon, red and white baker's twine and small black beads.



With a glue stick, adhere the torn paper to the bottom.  With tacky glue, adhere the buttons.  Before the glue dries, add the twine scarf and poke the black seed beads into the holes.  Thread the ribbon through the hole and tie with an overhand knot.  Cut a small triangle from felt or fabric and glue it to the head.  Add a jewel or button on the hat.  If desired, add snowflakes with a white pen. This would make a cute ornament also.

The buttons and ribbon I used are from Gwen Studios. I receive a supply of buttons and ribbon as part of their design team. You can find Gwen Studios buttons and ribbons at Walmart.com



Have fun getting ready for the holidays!

More ideas for the holidays can be found on the Designer Crafts Connection.


Thursday, October 23, 2025

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Harvest Garland

 It's that warm and cozy time of year - the time for pumpkins, sweaters and a warm cup of spiced cider or chocolate around a crackling fire. 

I like to decorate at this time of year with the colors of fall and harvest.  Here's a simple garland I created for Gwen Studios this month. 


This garland is super simple to make. Start by cutting lengths of ribbon, felt and fabric to tie onto the garland.

I used a burlap ribbon from Gwen Studios, some orange and brown print fabric and wheat and orange felt. I cut my strips about 1" wide and 5-6" long


You can find Gwen Studios burlap ribbon at Walmart.com.

I used twine for the base of my garland, but you could use ribbon.  Tie a loop in the end of the string and tie on each strip in a simple knot.

Here's the start of the garland. Make it as long as you like and hang with your favorite harvest motifs like pumpkins, corn or scarecrows.


Beside hanging it, you can drape it around your table.


Enjoy the season!

For more designs for fall and Thanksgiving, check out the Designer Crafts Connection blog.

Designer Crafts Connection



(Gwen Studios provided ribbon for this project as part of its compensation for the design team.)

PS Want to know how to make those plaid pumpkins?  See my post: Shirt Sleeve Pumpkins



Sunday, October 5, 2025

Creating with Aitoh Origami Papers

 Hi Everyone!

Last April at the NAMTA trade show, I discovered papers from the Aitoh origami paper company.  I ended up talking with the owner, Beth Wild, and she sent me some of their lovely papers to create jewelry.

Here's what I have created so far:

A pair of origami paper earrings...


A couple of kimonos, which I made into necklaces...





Stay tuned for more paper designs using this lovely paper.  Aitoh imports origami paper and also a wonderful Lokta paper from Nepal. They also carry related items like inks, pens, tools and kits.


Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Mask with Ribbons and Buttons

 Hi Everyone!

Dressing up for Halloween is such fun! Some of my favorite memories of Halloween are creating costumes for myself or for my daughters.  

Today we'll have some fun creating a mask decorated with ribbons and buttons from Gwen Studios.




First, find a simple mask pattern or use a purchased mask.  You can find patterns on Pinterest or draw your own. To create a symmetrical mask, draw half the mask on the fold of a piece of paper.


Trace and cut out your mask from paper, stiff felt or craft foam.  I used some lime green craft foam.


Now you are ready to decorate your mask with ribbons and buttons from Gwen Studios.


Cut 3 lengths of coordinating or contrasting ribbon and glue them in the corners of the mask.  I used hot glue, but you can use a tacky glue.

Glue one larger button over the ends of the ribbon.

Glue more buttons on each corner.   Glue some in the center.  Glue some longer ribbons on the back for ties.



Have fun creating your own unique mask.  This is a great project for a birthday party, Halloween party or scouting group.

You can search and find these ribbons and buttons from Gwen Studios at WalMart.com.  You can also find the ribbons on Amazon or at Michaels.com.  

Look for more designs for fall and Halloween on the Designer Crafts Connection blog.






Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Aurora Nights and other stitchery

 Hi Friends!

Here's some of my newest designs from Herrschners!

Aurora Nights Wall Hanging
Aurora Nights Tissue Box

Aurora Nights Coasters and Holder



Lighting the Way Wall Hanging

Harvest Recipe Box

Harvest Recipe Box

Lots to stitch and something for everyone is this batch!  See them all at Herrschners under plastic canvas.