Charming Bird Ornaments
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You can make the birds any size you want. I've uploaded a copy of my felt and cardboard bird ornaments here. So you can use that if you want.
1. To start, cut out a bird shape from cardboard. Then, use a drill to drill holes through. (I stacked several pieces of thinner cardboard on top of each other to drill several birds at once.)
2. Grab your markers and draw a design! Keep in mind where your holes are as you draw. That's where your yarn design will lie.
(I usually use Sharpies but I recently got these cool Concept Markers as gifts and really love them. For some reason they make me feel super pro and posh. Ooh la la!)
3. Cut out strands of colorful yarn and start creating your sewn designs. Use masking tape to attach the yarn to your bird. Wrap the yarn end with masking tape to help it easily slide through the holes. This creates a "needle" of sorts.
4. Hot Glue your cardboard bird to your larger felt bird. (I usually use a mini glue gun.)
5. Then, grab your drill and drill a hole through the bird's neck (through both the cardboard and felt bits). Finally, tie on a piece of yarn through the hole and you're all set!
Aren't they adorable?
And if you're looking for more colorful, easy, and affordable Christmas ornaments, check out the links below!
More Fun Christmas Ornaments
- Origami Paper Wreath Ornament
- String Twig Art Ornaments
- Clay Planet Ornaments
- Perler Bead Snowflake Ornaments
- Christmas Washer Ornaments
- Toy Car Ornaments
- Easy Pom Pom Garlands
Happy making, friends!
