Friday, May 21, 2010

Christmas tree ornament project?

I am looking for a project for my daughters and I to do together for our christmas tree. I did this project when I was in 4th grade, but that was many moons ago and I have forgotten exactly how it is done. It required painting a mini clay pot white, adding a decoration from napkins, sprinkling with glitter, and adding a bead inside for the bell. Does anyone know how to do this project? Thanxs in advance to all that can help!

Christmas tree ornament project?
Here is a slight variation (scroll down almost to the bottom to "Fun Clay Pots")


http://www.angelfire.com/pe/shellangels/...


This site may also have some other ideas you might like to do with your girls!


or try: http://www.craftbits.com/viewProject.do?...


And while you're at it with clay pots, there are so many more ornaments you can do!


http://www.michaels.com/art/online/proje...


While you're looking, check this out (I love projects that recycle things from around the house!) http://www.geocities.com/kraftproject/cr...


http://www.familycorner.com/homegarden/c...


Sorry, I realize this almost seems like a Christmas commercial - giving you SO much more than you wanted, but when I see something I think is cute, I can't help but share! I'll stop now. You have a computer, you don't need me for all of this. =)
Reply:Your memory is very good. You basically know how to do it. I cut a piece of foam and insert to cover the hole in the pot and glue it inside. Paint the pot white and allow to dry.Remove only the TOP decorative layer from the napkin.Coat the pot with Modge Podge and apply the napkin, smoothing it on. Apply a coat of the Modge Podge over the napkin and sprinkle it with Diamond Dust ( it is coarser then glitter, and you can see the pattern through it ). Cut a length of thin ribbon at least 2 1/2 the length you'll need to attach the bell and hang the pot.Thread the bell to the center of the ribbon and knot in position. Measure how low you want to suspend the bell, and tie a double knot here.Take a piece of wire, make a small loop and knot the ends of the ribbon to it. Push this through the foam, covering the hole in the pot. Knot at the top of the pot, figure out how big a loop you need to suspend it on the tree, and make a knot at this position.NOTE: Once you pull the ribbon through the top of the pot, remove the wire.
Reply:Sign up for BHG.com (Better Homes and Gardens) and they would probably have those directions in their 100 days before Christmas site (Free). My granddaughter (10 yrs old) and I (my friends, also) have decided that we would make Cinnamon Ornaments and dry apples to make wreaths and swags, hanging these cinnamon ornaments on them so as to make it smell like Christmas. Add glitter for sparkle and when you're through, store them all in an air-tight bag for the next year.

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