Hello everyone, I look forward to this party every year, and I’m so glad you’re here. We’re continuing along with the Holiday Home Link Parties, and today is all about crafts! For the occasion, I created two simple DIY ornaments, one with a little glitz, the other more rustic and natural. Here’s the first ornament I made this past weekend, a mini mirrored starburst. These are easy to create with just a few supplies from the craft and grocery store.
Supplies: styrofoam cone, craft glue, mini circle mirrors (from Michaels), metallic spray paint, large toothpicks or small skewers, decorative ribbon, hot glue (not shown).
1) Cut styrofoam cone with a serrated knife to form cylinder shape, 2) trim 1/3” circles and set aside. 3) Dip tips of skewers into craft glue and 4) wedge symmetrically into the styrofoam. 5) Spray paint both sides of ornaments with two coats of metallic spray paint, then 6) hot glue ribbon and mini mirrors to both sides of foam.
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I also created this sweet little bark ornament with a more organic look.
To recreate, you’ll need styrofoam balls, jute twine, decorative forest bark for indoor plants (from a garden or home improvement store), and hot glue. Knot the jute twine and secure it with hot glue to the styrofoam, then randomly attach decorative bark with more glue. Embellish with berries and ribbons for more color.
I love the natural appeal of this ornament, and can see them in a garland or even hanging in a series on tree paired with pinecones and woodland creatures.
What about you? Created a new wreath, ornament, tree skirt, or other holiday craft this season? Link up your creations, I can’t wait to see! Holiday themed crafts only ~ the party will be live through Wednesday December 14th. Please visit two other links to share the love!
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Thanks my friend, for hosting. I LOVE your glitz craft. It would go perfectly with my mantel/tree theme. Hope you have a marvelous Monday.
Your Starbust is gorgeous! Great ornament ideas. :) Thanks for hosting, Kate!!
Your Starburst is gorgeous! Great ornament ideas. :) Thanks for hosting, Kate!!
Aaaannnd…sorry for the repeat comments with the spelling errors. A StarBUST would just be really awkward, huh? ;)
Wow!!!! What a great party – and it just started! LOVE the inspiration I’ve seen already…looking forward to clicking through some links. Thanks for hosting!!
Thanks for hosting! There are so many awesome ideas…not enough time :-)
Merry Christmas to you and your family!
~Liz
So lovely over here every time i visit! Love the starburst AND the mossy limb in your living room…awesome! Thanks for hosting! Christie
Hi Kate, great ornament ideas. Thanks for hosting!
Love the starburst ornament! Super-cute!
Hi Kate… thanks for the linky party. I also included this link below that includes a shout out to you. I saw you in Michael Mead’s Holiday issue. So much fun to see blogger names I recognize! Great job!
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http://imnotatrophywife.blogspot.com/2011/12/favorite-friday-find-holiday-with.html
What a cute idea Kate. I have plenty of bark in my yard. I may have to try this. Thanks for hosting.
I can’t wait to peruse all of these fabulous ideas! Thanks so much for having all of us over.
thank for hosting! can’t wait til nap time to really peruse this party…
I’ll definitely have to make the starburst ornament. So simple and elegant! Thanks for hosting this terrific party!
I adore the starburst ornament! It’s one of those “Now why didn’t I think of that?!” ideas! LOVE IT! Thank you for hosting Kate! ~ KIM
The starburst ornament is great. Thanks for the ideas.
Wow, that starburst ornament is adorable- and best part is how easy it looks- my kind of project! Thanks for hosting the party, lots of fun here! :)
Love those starburst ornaments! Thanks for hosting the link party!
Wonderful ideas Kate! Thank you for hosting! Merry Christmas!
Sherry
I like both of your orns, especially the one with bark, really neat! Thank you so much for hosting!
I love the mini starburst! So pretty. Thanks for hosting such a fun party!
Fun, Kate!! You are my hero when it comes to crafting. I just don’t enjoy the process, but you make it look easy. Love those ruffly cone trees too. You are one busy girl. Miss you, great catching up with ya! xo
Thanks for hosting, Kate! I’m gonna have to take a break from decorating (no, I’m not done!) to visit some of the wonderful links.
On a California note, hasn’t our weather been sensational?!? But I’m ready for a little ‘winter’ now. I’d like to see some snow up on the Crystal Range. There’s a lovely vista as I come up the hill on Hwy 50 from Sac to Placerville.
Thanks again! xo
I really like the mini starburst ornament! I like that the mirrors are double-sided, too. I don’t know how you come up with all of these creative ideas!
Oh I adore the sunburst ornament. Although I can’t help thinking that my son would grab it in a hot minute and I would be shouting the classic Christmas line: “You’ll poke your eye out!” :)
Thank you so very much for hosting this fabulous party. I have been a crafty little elf and linked up six projects.
Be merry and bright!
What fantastic ornament ideas! Love them both and I see so many other amazing creations linked up. :-) Thanks so much for hosting this awesome party!
Vanessa
What a party! I am your newest follower. Found you through Pretty Handy Girl. Love your ornaments and I hope you have a Merry Christmas! Cheers.
Your starburst ornament is really great! I’ve got a few errands to do, but can’t wait to get back home and look at all the awesome inspiration of this party!
love those new ornaments-the bark is a really interesing idea. thanks so much for hosting!
That mini starburst ornament is so lovely. I think it would look so pretty on top of a Christmas present. So special.
Thanks for hosting, Kate!!!
So cute! Thanks for hosting!
Thank you for hosting, Kate. So many lovely ideas here (including your creative ornaments!). Hope you have a wonderful holiday!
What a wonderful party to host. I’m looking forward to checking out all the great crafts!
The sunburst ornament is fantastic & looks super easy to make. I love both but that one is my favorite :) Thank you for hosting the party, it’s been fun linking up to all the festivities in the blogosphere! I just linked up #387 chalk paint ornament
The starburst ornament is beautiful! I will be making that and I have so many ides for how to use them!! Thanks for hosting this fabulous party!!
Love your ornaments, Kate! The second one is so cool! Thanks for hosting (:
I love the starburst one~it can always remind you of how hot starburst anything was in 2011! :) Merry, merry Christmas, Kate!
Kate, you are the ultimate crafter! I love the mini starburst ornament. Thank for hosting such a great party.
xo,
cristin
I love that bark ornament–how simple but cute! And practically free! :) Thanks for hosting, Kate!
Holy party, craft girl! I am not so talented in this department, but I did manage to make easy peasy stockings for my kiddos! (#540!)
Thank you for being the hostess with the mostest!
Kerry from HouseTalkN
Thanks for hosting! Your parties always seem to get the best projects linked up, I just love it!
I am finding so many great ideas… off to start Pinning now.
Hi my name is Margaret, I always wanted to participate in your blog, and today I decided to sign my posts from recycled candles. I hope you do not mind and enjoy my work.
kisses.
wow ow wow am I late for the party! but I brought lots of crafts to share…in fact, i think I hogged two rows on links! I’ve been on some kind of crazy craft train…oh the danger we’d get in to if we lived closer! I made those little mirror ornaments this year too, but I didn’t glam mine out like yours…I LOVE your version!
Thanks for hosting, and the endless inspiration!!
OMG I might be here all night looking at all the eye candy! Thanks for the fun party!
XO
Kristin
Such a fun party!! I am excited to look through all of the inspiring links!!
xoxoxo
Jen
Gorgeous ornaments! Love them both! And wow… what a party!!!
Donna
Thanks for hosting, Kate. Love that starburst ornament idea!
Thanks for hosting! It’s amazing how many talented women/men are out there!
xo
Krista
SO fun! I’m loving all these holiday ideas!!! :) Thanks for hosting!!!
Thank you so much for hosting!
Happy Holiday hugs,
Marie
This was so much fun! Thank you for hosting and best wishes to you and your family for a wonderful Holiday!
What a lovely tree bark ornament! I need to start getting crafty with my ornaments. I just wanted to wish you a Happy Holidays. Your craft would be perfect for my company’s Craftmas contest by the way. Hope you enter! :)
whoa mama! 750 links! I’m late, but better late than never?!
Your ornaments are gorgeous!! Thank you so much for hosting this link up Kate! Merry Christmas xx
Nooooo…sorry to have missed it for this one but WHAT a great collection of ornaments! Here’s one I just made:
http://www.hardlyhousewives.com/2011/12/polar-bear-ornament.html