The Ornament Express is plowing full steam ahead. So far my hands down favorite to make are the big sea anemone balls. (When I make these at home I probably won't use yellow school yarn.) The recycled paper fold-out star is a close second. Grab some grocery flyers, tape, needle, and thread and you're in business. Here are the links:
SEA ANEMONE BALLS
We used thick book pages I had torn out of my History of Japanese Art book that became my visual journal last year. You could use scrapbook paper too, or any cardstock weight paper. The possibilities are endless.
Recycled Paper Fold-Out Star
I made the one shown above in under 10 minutes and hung it in my window. Very cool.
How cool is this SNOWFLAKE CHANDELIER?
Loads of paper decorations over here at HOW ABOUT ORANGE
Like these 3-D SNOWFLAKE ORNAMENTS
When I got home this bag of goodies was waiting for me. Thanks Randi! I promise not to open a single solitary thing until Christmas Day. Not even the extra dark bag of chocolate at the bottom. In fact I'm not even looking at those. I don't even know they're in there.
Love ’em!! Thanks for all the beautiful pictures. They are always so inspiring. I read the directions for the folded star. Um this 2nd grader might need some help.
I just made my first sea anemone ball!!! Used my cropadile punch and eyelets!! Pretty neat! Thanks for all you do.
Hi Mary Ann,
I adore your paper ornaments! Your banner is the coolest–the color and design just pop!
Hope you have a wonderful Christmas!
Susan
xo
So MANY fabulous ideas, so little time!
What lucky kids!!!!
I want to be in your class.
I am going to go home and make the chandelier tonight with my daughter.
Merry Christmas….
Hi MA,
Thank you for all the cool links and everything else you share. Have a magickal holiday!
Just the smell of Elmer’s glue reminds me of the teachers I had who oozed enthusiasm for making stuff, and encouraged unsteady hands to cut and paste. (Fess up, who else licked the paste brush?) Construction paper, glitter, yarn, and eagerness. Nothing is more precious than a decoration or a gift made by a child. You Rock.
Those kids must think you are the coolest teacher ever! I love all of the paper ornaments and the fact that you always post good links. Often this visit is the highlight of my day. 🙂
LOVE all your creative decorating ideas–how you are able to make art from practically anything! And absolutely adored the silver ornaments draped on the beautiful ribbon across the doorway of Moss Cottage!
Blessings to you at Christmas and always,
Deb
Hey…you peeked!
I love love love the paper ornaments!!!!!!!