Every year I make a couple of new ornaments. Over the years I have built an impressive collection of handmade pieces. I have found that if you make seven of the same ornament, there are enough of them to mingle well and be part of the story without taking over the show. My philosophy is, you don’t want too many one-off ornaments so that the tree looks cluttered but you also want to avoid having the tree look like a fixture in a department store. I’ll expound on this tree trimming design philosophy in a future post. Not to worry!
This design was inspired by the wrapped “gods eye” ornaments that have resurfaced as of late. A perfect addition to any Scandinavian inspired theme. I wanted to create something that added elements of honey color wood, rich woolen yarns and a hint of shine. These are fairly simple to construct and look expensive once completed. If you make the bases ahead of time, the yarn wrapping can be a fun way to spend time with some of your less crafty friends and family.
Materials
- Wooden dowel
- Wooden beads
- Yarn. For this project I chose a white and a marigold color. However, there are some beautiful Ombre yarns out there that would work wonderfully!
- Twine. This is an aesthetic choice and not a necessity. I thought it was a nice addition to the neutral color story.
- Coral red floss. Embroidery floss is a great way to add saturated pop of color and a little shine.
- Gold floss
Tools
- Small hand saw to cut wood dowel and create notches so stacks lay flat.
- Olive oil or grape seed oil.
- Hot glue gun and hot glue sticks.
- Scissors
And there you have it! The wrapping may require a couple of attempts but, once you get the tension and tie offs right, the process is easy to repeat. Hope you enjoyed this project! Let us know how you did in the comments below.
