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Merry and Bright Light Bulb Ornament DIY

November 20, 2014 by Jessica 5 Comments

Merry and Bright Light Bulb Ornament DIY | happy together
It’s almost time for full Christmas mode! I have some ornament ideas I have been wanting to try and just made this one last week. So I bring to you the Merry and Bright Light Bulb Ornament DIY.


Merry and Bright Light Bulb Ornament DIY | happy together I designed the merry and bright image on a piece of paper with a pencil and sharpie. Then I scanned it into my computer and brightened/contrasted it in PSE so the lines would be easy to be defined. I made sure to shrink the file size and then easily uploaded it into Cricut Design Space™. One day I do plan on learning Illustrator and all, but I wanted to show you that anyone can create their own custom image and do amazing things with it even with minimal tools.

Merry and Bright Light Bulb Ornament DIY | happy together
To make one yourself you will simply need:

  • A plastic light bulb ornament (I found mine at Michaels)
  • Vinyl
  • Transfer Tape
  • Cricut Explore™ and Weeder tool
  • Choice of material for hanging (I used fabric strips, ribbon, and leather)
  • Graphic Image: Merry and Bright Ornament DIY | happy together

Merry and Bright Light Bulb Ornament DIY | happy together
Save the image and then upload it into Cricut Design Space™ and create the size you need it to be to fit. Mine was roughly 3″ x 2″. Cut it out and then remove all the extra vinyl using the weeder tool.

Merry and Bright Light Bulb Ornament DIY | happy together
Cut a piece of transfer taper that is about the same size and peel off the backing. *Pin is there to show you how small the Explore cut!*

Merry and Bright Light Bulb Ornament DIY | happy together
Stick transfer tape on top of image and rub over vinyl.

Merry and Bright Light Bulb Ornament DIY | happy together
Peel transfer tape off. The vinyl should be sticking to it. If it has spots where it isn’t, put back on and rub on that spot to help it stick.

Merry and Bright Light Bulb Ornament DIY | happy together
Then stick image on light bulb ornament. I will admit, it’s a bit tricky. Take your time because you are putting a flat image on a curved item. I had to rearrange a few places to make it not overlap. If it is too frustrating, you can leave some of the design off like I did in the second picture in this post.

Merry and Bright Light Bulb Ornament DIY | happy together
If you want to add some sparkles to the inside, rub some glue on the sides and sprinkle confetti or glitter on. Put ornament back together and add a ribbon, etc. to hang it with.

Merry and Bright Light Bulb Ornament DIY | happy together
Merry and Bright Light Bulb Ornament DIY | happy together This would be a great idea for your tree or if you are involved in an ornament exchange this year. Let me know if you make one or it inspires you to create something of your own 🙂 And, so you know, I will be back with a good deal for the Cricut Explore on Black Friday. So be on the lookout! -Jess

Disclosure: I am part of the Cricut Blogger Network and have used affiliate links. I received a complimentary machine to facilitate my crafts and though I am not being paid for this post, I am submitting it for a chance to win some fun prizes.

Merry and Bright Light Bulb Ornament DIY | happy together

Michaels Makers Dream Tree Challenge Reveal

November 1, 2014 by Jessica 7 Comments

Dream Tree Challenge Creative| happy together
This past week I have been very busy decorating a Christmas tree. Say what? Yes, decorating a Christmas tree. It’s that time of the year for the Michaels Dream Tree Challenge and I was able to be a part of it this year. I was sent a 7ft pre-lit tree to decorate in my own way.

Dream Tree Reveal | happy together
I have never gone and bought much for tree decorations before. I would always just check out the clearance section after Christmas and slowly add to our collection, so I did feel a little bit intimidated about putting together a whole finished decorated tree. I walked around the whole store to gain inspiration from many sections, not just the Christmas area. I ended up sticking with things that were more on the kid friendly side as in nothing is glass (well, I think three owls are, but that is it).

Dream Tree Reveal | happy together
I even made a bunch of ornaments! I didn’t end up using everything I had originally bought for the tree, but most went together quite well.

Dream Tree Reveal | happy together
Dream Tree Reveal | happy together
I used paper straws to make starburst ornaments and filled plastic clear ball ornaments with little bottle trees/glitter and some with paper shredding. I also stamped clay circles, found pretty little circle fans in the gift wrapping section to add, tied on canvas tags (similar burlap tags here) from the scrapbooking section, and found some jingle bells, owls, and large silver twig ornaments to add to the mix. (I will be sharing some tutorials later this month for some of the diy ornaments and will link back in this post.) I used two types of garlands as well. One was a pretty wintry one with pinecones and a snowy look (I used 3). The other were these pretty beaded strands(I used 4). They didn’t have enough of the beaded strands in the same color, so I alternated from silver to white to silver to white. I’m glad it came out nice anyways! I found this real pretty glittery kind of burlap like ribbon that I used on the top of the tree. It didn’t have wire in the sides, so I had to play around with it to give it some shape. I wrapped wire around the strands to bring it in at a few places. This helped show off the ornaments more as you could still see them pretty well. Then I made loops to create a bow look to go on the top.

Dream Tree Reveal | happy together
For the tree skirt, I cut rectangular pieces from a roll of craft paper (also found in gift wrapping section). Then I folded them so one half was a few inches shorter than the other side and rolled them up in a cone like way. I taped the pointed end together and stuck them under the tree. It’s a nice option if you don’t have a lot to spend on a tree skirt or are a person who changes their mind on decorations a lot because this can just be recycled after Christmas and a new skirt can be done the next year.

Dream Tree Reveal | happy together
Dream Tree Reveal | happy together
Dream Tree Reveal | happy together
Dream Tree Reveal | happy together
Dream Tree Reveal | happy together
Dream Tree Reveal | happy together This is a good view of the garland I used on the tree. I added a strand to this faux fireplace my husband made me.

Dream Tree Reveal | happy together
He did such a good job!!!! I really wanted a place to hang stockings this year, so he indulged my request and came up with this. Now I just need to add some stockings.

Dream Tree Reveal | happy together
(Learn how to make the above pom-pom crochet blanket here)
Dream Tree Reveal | happy together
Dream Tree Reveal | happy together
Even though it was bit strange decorating some for Christmas, it is nice to have this done already. I hope this tree inspires you and helps spark your own creativity. Stop by Michaels blog, The Glue String, to see the full dream tree challenge and all the awesome trees that the other Michaels Makers put together.  Also check out Michaels’ Make it Merry inspiration book for all kinds of holiday tips and projects. And if you are looking for a new tree, be sure to head into Michaels Nov. 2 through Nov. 8 for the Make It Merry Tree Event  – 50% off all trees 6 ft. or taller!!!

-Jess

Tree event creative | happy together

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Yarn Ornaments

December 13, 2012 by Jessica 3 Comments

A Tabletop Tree

When we pulled out our Christmas stuff, I found a box with some vintage ornaments I had thrifted two years ago. I had plans to use them to make something with them and hadn’t gotten around to it yet. I decided it was time to do something with them this year though. I took three blue silk covered ornaments and made them over.

A Tabletop Tree

I wrapped and glued yarn on them and then embellished two (circles and stars). It didn’t take too long and I like how they came out. I grabbed some sticks from the backyard and put them in this vase for my new ornaments to hang on for now. I had to add a few more things, so I made yarn tassels and pom poms for it too.

A Tabletop Tree

I have it in our room for now, but might put it in my daughters room because she got so excited when she saw it. It always makes my day when she loves something I put together. 
-Jess

Vintage Clothespin Snowflakes

December 2, 2010 by Jessica 20 Comments

Looks like Christmas

Doesn’t it? These are my first made Christmas things of the year and I heart them. I was the proud recipient of some awesome vintage clothespin this fall. I knew I had to do something with them, but couldn’t think of anything….until now.

Away in a manger

I first mod podged some vintage paper all over the clothespins. Then I hot glued the open end of 5 clothespins onto a wooden circle (you can get precut shapes at craft stores) so it looked like a snowflake.

Let It Snow

Then I bought the doilies from the Dollar Store (2 in a pack) and glued them on one side. I hand embroidered different Christmas things on some scrap linen and machine sewed it to a larger and darker piece of fabric. Then I glued that on in the middle of the doily.

Back of Ornament

I also added some glue and glitter randomly on the front. A little round piece of felt covers the center back for a clean look and some hemp string tied on for it to hang. I’m tempted to leave them out all year!

Doily Snowflake Ornaments

Today

October 21, 2009 by Jessica 13 Comments

Had lunch with a wonderful new friend today. Preparing for the the in-laws to come in a few days. Hoping my daughter will actually take a nap today. Visiting more friends in a little bit. Finished a few more Christmas projects:

Monogrammed Gift Tote Bags
Monogrammed Tote Bags to hold Christmas gifts. I used the letters I already had cut out from the Rag Quilt Letters. *PS: Found the totes on sale at Micheal’s.

Dressed Up Bear and Bunny Ornaments
Not too inspired on my ornaments for the family ornament exchange. Just dressed up some bears and bunnies. I do love their hats though.
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Easter and Spring Break are now behind us, but it Easter and Spring Break are now behind us, but it was such a good time! For this past Easter I really wanted to make egg aprons for miss E and my other young nieces and nephew that are here. I looked at a bunch of pictures and just kind of figured it out myself, but I made four aprons that can hold up to 10 eggs. Thankfully I had enough fabric already to make them 🙌 It won’t be too long until my youngest will be too old for some of this, so I am trying to squeeze it all in before that happens 💛
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