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Recycled Christmas Ornaments

December 14, 2012

 

I made these recycled Christmas Ornaments “on a whim”, earlier in the week and thought I would share these with you today. Not only are they “recycled”, but they are also lovely keepsakes. We love making all sorts of DIY Ornament Ideas ! The green Christmas Tree Ornament is made from one of Pip Squeak’s (stained) cardigans and the snowman is made from one Red Ted’s (also stained) baby cardigans (we do love a good Snowman Craft). So we couldn’t pass them on…. and now we have a lovely little “no knit” knitted momento from them.

Keepsake Christmas Ornaments – Materials –

 

  • Old knitted cardigans or jumpers,
  • buttons or felt scraps (I was going to use buttons, but liked the felt better in the end),
  • ribbon for hanging,
  • needle & thread,
  • PVA glue.
  • Toy stuffing or old tights to fill.
  • For the snow man some pipecleaners for the arms.

How to make your keepsake ornaments

1) Trace your Christmas Tree or Snowman Pattern onto the REVERSE side of your old cardigan. Insert your ribbon for hanging.

2) Sew around the outside (by hand or sewing machine)

3) Trim the fabric.

4) Turn right side round, it may look a little funny, but you can reshape with stuffing.

5) Stuff.

6) Decorate with felt or buttons! I played “around” for a while until I liked the look of the tree and the snowman!  For the pipe cleaner, I “stuck” the pipecleaner into the snowman as far as possible and then sewed in place to secure them a little. The scarf is just “wrapped around” his neck and I cut some strips into the ends to make “tassles”.

Pip Squeak took a shining to these straight away.. I think they are her favourite this year!

Looking for more Snowman Crafts? Take a peak!

30 Wonderful Snowmen Crafts

LOTS more (50+) DIY Ornament Ideas here:

Christmas Ornaments for Kids to make

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Filed Under: Christmas, How To's, Recycling, Sewing 15 Comments

Comments

  1. Chris at Thinly Spread says

    December 14, 2012 at 11:08 am

    Oh they are VERY cute! If I don’t make some this year I’m popping them on the list for next!

    Reply
  2. Red Ted Art says

    December 14, 2012 at 11:15 am

    Oh yes, I do hope you make some!! Glad you like them Chris!

    Reply
  3. Judy says

    December 14, 2012 at 2:35 pm

    What a brilliant idea to remember cute outfits & memories associated with those clothes each Christmas season…love it!

    Reply
  4. Red Ted Art says

    December 14, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    Yes, and you could make more than one and pass them onto the children when they are older!

    Reply
  5. amber says

    December 14, 2012 at 4:24 pm

    oh love them ! What great little keepsake ornaments.

    Reply
  6. Red Ted Art says

    December 14, 2012 at 5:38 pm

    I hope you have a go at making some!

    Reply
  7. JDaniel4's Mom says

    December 14, 2012 at 6:36 pm

    What a cute way to reuse!

    Reply
  8. kewkew says

    December 15, 2012 at 1:49 pm

    Oh my, what a very cute and practical idea. I love these.

    Reply
  9. Red Ted Art says

    December 15, 2012 at 2:01 pm

    So pleased you like them!

    Reply
  10. Miho says

    March 1, 2013 at 9:41 pm

    Absolutely adorable. This is perfect for some old clothes that I have around the house. I think I’ll make a few spring-themed ornaments 😀

    Reply
  11. Sandra says

    November 3, 2013 at 10:46 am

    It’s good idea ! Thank you for tutorial !

    Reply

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