As I was decluttering in my bedroom today I came across a stack of paint samples. I started to toss them since we were no longer considering any of these colors but then decided to try to use them in some sort of craft instead. I thought up this craft and I think it looks pretty darn adorable!!
SUPPLIES:
Paint sample books or cards (from home improvement stores)
Card stock
Fine point black Sharpie marker
Stencil
Glue
Scissors
Hole punch
Yarn, string or ornament hanger
Take a stencil in whatever shape you prefer, I used a star but I think a heart would look great, too. Really, just a square will wind up looking just as nice. Use the marker to trace the stencil onto the card stock.
If you press hard enough the marker will just barely bleed through onto the back of the paper which will make it easier when time to cut it out. If it doesn't bleed through, you can just retrace the stencil on top of the paper scraps later.
Cut the paint samples into various sizes, try to keep the edges very straight. Lay the scraps onto the cardstock until you have a design you like. Start gluing the scraps being careful to not let any of the cardstock show through the cracks and make sure you completely cover the stencil lines.
Once you have it the way you like it, let the glue dry if necessary. If you can see the lines on the back of the cardstock, follow them to cut it out. If you can't see it, then simply retrace the stencil on top of the scraps and cut it out cutting inside the marker line so it doesn't show on the finished ornament.
Use the marker to make a variety of stitch marks everywhere the papers meet up. A crazy quilt uses a variety of decorative stitches, so have a lot of fun with this.
Draw a straight stitch all around the outside edge of the ornament, this really makes it look nice. Turn the ornament over and do these same stitch marks on the back. In the center, write your name or greeting and be sure to date it.
Punch a hole near the top edge of the ornament and tie on some yarn or string. Now it's ready to hang on your tree. | 
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Thursday, November 27, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Happy Thanksgiving Dianna!