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| Calicogirl |
Posted - Jan 24 2015 : 12:06:23 AM
I thought it would be fun to work on Christmas ornaments throughout the year enabling us to have enough ornaments to decorate our trees for Christmas 2015 and work on our Homespun Christmas Merit Badge :) I will add an ornament idea for each month (or if someone would want to substitute). I would love to hear some feedback and welcome you girls to join 
I know I am off to a late start for January but here is an idea I found for January's Homespun Ornament:
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/287597126180672361/
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
http://amerryheartjournal.blogspot.com/
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| debbieklann |
Posted - Sep 06 2015 : 4:17:10 PM
Sharon, that is a great idea! I will start a new thread for a Christmas 2016 Challenge. Shannon, it would be great for you to be a part of it! |
| Calicogirl |
Posted - Sep 06 2015 : 4:11:34 PM
Thank you Shannon!!! I hope that things are well with you and your family. Yes, the new normal. Reminds me of "when things settle down..." not going to happen:) I need to come up with some ornament ideas!!!
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
http://amerryheartjournal.blogspot.com/
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| hudsonsinaf |
Posted - Sep 06 2015 : 4:03:09 PM
Sharon - I have been thinking about you an awful lot lately and praying things are alright! You have been missed on here! I personally have given up on things eve going back to normal... And have decided that this is just our new normal ;)
Debbie - I would love to join you in your 2016 goal!
~ Shannon
http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
| Calicogirl |
Posted - Sep 06 2015 : 3:45:13 PM
I need to apologize for not keeping up with this girls! I am so sorry. We have had much going on for the past few months and I 'think' that things are on their way back to normal (or whatever it was before:))
That is really cute Jaime! I love hearts:)
Debbie, welcome! I think that your Grandma would love and appreciate the tree!!! You may want to start a new thread for the Christmas 2016 Gift Challenge. That way more girls will see it:)
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
http://amerryheartjournal.blogspot.com/
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| debbieklann |
Posted - Sep 05 2015 : 08:54:45 AM
I wish I would've seen this challenge a long time ago....I don't think I am going to catch up at this point for this coming Christmas! But, I am inspired to start this coming January to work on and complete my Homespun Christmas expert level badge. I've been working on ornaments this past year and I'm planning on finishing them and using some to decorate a small tree to take to my grandma that lives in an assisted living home. I think she'd enjoy having her own little tree in her room! I'm also going to make a list at the beginning of the year for which gifts to make for each family member and work on them all year so everything is ready for Christmas 2016! Anyone care to join me? |
| AuntJamelle |
Posted - Sep 03 2015 : 09:41:55 AM
Love all the ideas! I make ornaments every year, usually for gifting but some are so cute I make them again to keep! Here is one I found inspiration for on Pinterest:
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| Lowrider |
Posted - Aug 29 2015 : 2:25:42 PM
Now this sounds like fun!
ArtSeaFartSea Me!
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| callene |
Posted - Aug 18 2015 : 10:35:07 PM
Hello.I would like to join in as well.I have a lot of catching up to do.I will have to change up some stuff as I do not have a job and low on funds.So instead of a foam ball it will be a pom pom for Jan.I hope this is ok.quote:
Originally posted by Calicogirl
You're welcome girls, and thanks for joining in
Noreen, I saw that you live in Vermont and I am homesick for New England. Missing the snow!
Sara, There are certain ornaments that I hang throughout our home too!
Terra, I'm so glad that you are joining in :)
Catherine, thank you!
Shannon, I do hope that you will be able to join in :)
I look forward to seeing everyone's creations!
I think it would be fun if we could post pics as soon as we are finished with our monthly ornaments too :)
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
http://amerryheartjournal.blogspot.com/
Callene C
Farmgirl 6216
Create the life you love
Love the life you create |
| Calicogirl |
Posted - Apr 22 2015 : 06:33:27 AM
Hey Erin, no worries! Post when you can :)
Welcome Marilyn! Ornaments would make a perfect hostess gift. I once read about a woman (I wish I could remember who!)that kept a basket of homemade ornaments by her tree. When someone would visit during the holidays she would give them an ornament to take home :) I think this is a great idea.
Sara, you know I like your idea better!!!
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
http://amerryheartjournal.blogspot.com/
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| YellowRose |
Posted - Apr 21 2015 : 06:39:45 AM
Lately I just haven't had the patience to hold and hot glue all those pieces together. Yesterday it came to me how do make this months ornament.
Cut a simple Christmas tree pattern out of cardboard and glue the pieces on to it in graduating lengths & sizes. Decorate with a few buttons. Will get it done this week.
Have a blessed day, Sara
FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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| Marilyn Hartman Sullivan |
Posted - Apr 16 2015 : 08:12:46 AM
oh my! Just what I need -- ha ha ha I was paging through these and they are all wonderful -- you are all so creative. I especially like the repurposed kitchen items one. We have been putting up a tree with nothing but tiny white lights on for several years, but having these ornaments to give as gifts or to hang singly from a light fixture would just be too pretty. In my former life, I put up several trees every year and one of them was a kitchen tree -- cookie cutters, etc. I may have to do some kind of theme this year and give these as hostess gifts -- so many opportunities to "gift" someone.
Farmgirl #6318
"Where there's a will -- there's probably a family fight." |
| YellowRose |
Posted - Apr 16 2015 : 06:15:34 AM
I have completed the first ones, but just can't get a handle on what to do with this one. Hopefully before the end of the month I will be struck by an idea and do it.
Have a blessed day, Sara
FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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| notathreatinsight |
Posted - Apr 16 2015 : 05:47:30 AM
Hey girls, I am such a failure at this challenge! I started January's ornament, but never finished it. Had ideas for the rest, and I keep checking in on this thread, but I have not completed a single one! It's funny how I can get swaps done, letters written, but when it's something for me alone, it goes on the back burner. I'll probably surprise everyone and complete them all in September or something, lol!
Erin
Farmgirl #3762
"It is... through the world of the imagination which takes us beyond the restrictions of provable fact, that we touch the hem of truth." - Madeleine L'Engle
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| Calicogirl |
Posted - Apr 15 2015 : 9:04:12 PM
Thank you Shannon, she is doing better! And I am happy to say that we have overcome the flu :) I'm sure that things are super busy for you and your family, I hope that you are all doing well.
I look forward to your update (and finishing mine up too!)
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
http://amerryheartjournal.blogspot.com/
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| hudsonsinaf |
Posted - Apr 15 2015 : 08:34:29 AM
Sharon - I am so sorry to hear about your mom! Hoping she has healed from the surgery and all of you are over the flu! Life has been crazy hectic here as well, though hopefully it is finally calming down a little now. I still have not done March's ornament, or April's, but I plan to have both done by the end of the month. I'll keep you updated :)
~ Shannon
http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
| Calicogirl |
Posted - Apr 07 2015 : 7:16:36 PM
How are you ladies doing?
March was a busy and not so fun month at our house with the flu and then my Mom who lives with us had foot surgery (she's 84 and is doing good!).
I still have to post my photo. Sara, your ornaments sound great using natural colors.
Here is the ~*~Ornament challenge for April~*~
Since Spring is here, it means cleaning up the gardens and pruning trees. This ornament is a perfect way to use those branches you have pruned
The link for instructions:
http://upcycledtreasures.com/2013/11/diy-twig-tree-christmas-ornament/
I hope that everyone is doing well!
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
http://amerryheartjournal.blogspot.com/
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| Lavender Rose |
Posted - Mar 25 2015 : 7:16:32 PM
Sara I love the quote you have of asking the Lord to put his arms around you shoulders and hand over your mouth.  I struggle with comes out of my mouth sometimes. It nice to be reminded of it and to ask God for help.
Working on getting caught up with this challenge. Will post pictures as soon as I do.
Brenda
#6218
Each day we add to our legacy-good or bad. Our Daily Bread |
| YellowRose |
Posted - Mar 16 2015 : 09:29:06 AM
Working on ornament today when I take breaks from piddling ~~~ housekeeping.
Sara
FarmGirl Sister #6034 Aug 25, 2014
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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| YellowRose |
Posted - Mar 07 2015 : 09:37:28 AM
Sharon, I really like this month's challenge. Have already started collecting items to use. My base will be a soft gold sardine can which should work with my natural theme. I always have sardine cans handy because I save them for hen n/ chickens babies.
I have several sizes of twine/rope to choice from;rusty stars; buttons. And I have a crazy idea running around in my head to use one of MaryJane's cows from her Milk Cow Fresh Butter fabric. Will cut one out and see if it will work. Could put in on sticky foam to make it stand out.
Sara
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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| Calicogirl |
Posted - Mar 07 2015 : 08:39:34 AM
Brenda, welcome! Pinterest does have alot of wonderful ideas. If you've created any ornaments please post photos if you can :)
Sara, I love your idea of using natural colors, perfect! Your ornament sounds so cute!
Shannon, I look forward to seeing your ornament :) I didn't know that Modge Podge came in glitter, how cool!
~*~MARCH~*~
For the ornament challenge for March, we will be re-purposing vintage kitchen goodies :) I know that Mary Jane has featured these in her magazine and Pinterest also has some really cute ideas using vintage tart tins, jello molds, etc.
An example:
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/21884748165112831/
There is so much room for creativity with this ornament, using birds, deer, trees, vintage graphics, etc.
Have fun girls!!!!
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
http://amerryheartjournal.blogspot.com/
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| hudsonsinaf |
Posted - Feb 23 2015 : 09:35:37 AM
I made this month's ornament out of a doily. I used a glittery modge podge, so it is kinda sparkly :) I'll try to post pictures of it later :) Looking forward to seeing what March's will be :)
~ Shannon
http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
| YellowRose |
Posted - Feb 23 2015 : 09:13:47 AM
Today I'm working on this month's ornament. A small natural colored quilted square with a white fleece heart sewn on it with a button. Each month I will keep a natural color scheme since all 12 ornaments will be showcased in a bowl or basket. Hope to use buttons on each ornament.
Sara
Walk in Peace - Live with Joy
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| Lavender Rose |
Posted - Feb 23 2015 : 07:22:39 AM
I'm kind of late, but would love to join in. Will have to catch up with the rest of you. I have a board on Pinterest of just ornaments to try. Most of them are handmade. Maybe some of you would like to check them out.
Farm Girl Hugs,
Brenda #6218
Each day we add to our legacy-good or bad. Our Daily Bread |
| notathreatinsight |
Posted - Feb 17 2015 : 2:31:31 PM
Very pretty Sharon! I do have some started. I'll try to make it a priority this week :)
Erin
Farmgirl #3762
"It is... through the world of the imagination which takes us beyond the restrictions of provable fact, that we touch the hem of truth." - Madeleine L'Engle
http://www.etsy.com/shop/femmepostale/
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| Calicogirl |
Posted - Feb 17 2015 : 10:20:37 AM
Here are my January ornaments (finally!) :P
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
http://amerryheartjournal.blogspot.com/
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