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Xmas Tree with a Snow Theme!
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Jingle Bell Wreath Xmas Ornaments How To
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Completed Jingle Bell Wreath Christmas Ornaments
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12. Can also cut ~6" of ribbon, push through cord-knot, and tie a bow.
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11. Basic Jingle Bell Wreath Completed
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11. Basic Jingle Bell Wreath Completed
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10. Pass loop end of cord through wreath, pull knot end through loop.
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9. Cut 10.5 inch of cord, fold in half, and tie a knot to secure ends together
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8. I like to leave a little gap between the beginning/end of the bells, a place for a hanger & ribbon.
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7. Bend wire end into a loop, and wrap end around 2-3 times (trim as needed)
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6. Put end through beginning-loop
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5. Use pliers to wrap wire around last 1-2 bells (secure them in place, no shifting!)
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4. Bells should be about 7 inches tall to make a good-sized wreath (different sized bells may require different lengths)
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3. Halfway done stringing bells (~35)
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2. String bells
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1. Make loop on one side of wire, wrap end around (trim if needed)
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Supplies: Pliers, wire cutters, 22ga wire, hemp cord, jingle bells
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Jingle Bell Wreath Ornaments How To
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Invitation Christmas Ornament
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Paper Strips Christmas Ornament
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10. Tie ribbons to the cord/hanger.
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9. Alternative: Fill an ornament bulb with copies of the same invitation (this is about ~8 postcards) - no problem showing names/important dates
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8. Cut some hemp cord, knot it, and pass the knot through the ornament loop & cord loop, can now hang on tree, or...
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7. You may need to selectively place/move strips to show important information. A crochet hook is useful for this.
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6. Curlicue strips as in previous step, and place into ornament bulb.
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5. Most wedding papers are cardstock, I find it's easiest to just roll it into a spiral with my hands, and then shape a bit afterwards
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4. I like to cut enough strips to completely fill the ornament bulb, but you could also use decorative filler (ribbons, veil, scrapbook paper, etc.)
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3. You can even cut pretty envelopes, if you cut around the creases & glue
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2. If no words to preserve, cut into random sizes (I like 1/4" and 1/8", but 1/2" also works)
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1. Cut papers into differently-sized strips, preserving important words.
