25 days of Felt Christmas Crafts Day 15 Rethinking the shatter proof bulb

You know the Shtick…25 days 25 felt Christmas crafts and away we go!

Our home hasn’t seen a glass ornament..well ever I think.

Between kids and pets we know we would be tempting fate and I’d like to leave this world with all the toes I brought into it.

 Still I can’t help but long for some beautiful handblown glass pieces. Of course when the time comes that it’s safe to start my collection I am sure that even the most intricate and beautiful piece won’t compare to the kindergarten Popsicle stick ornaments and glitter covered hand prints strung with thick red yarn.

I think these felt bulb ornaments are a reasonable compromise. Kid safe and gorgeous!

You will need (per ornament)

• 9×12-inch piece each of wool felt: two colors
• Quick-setting gel glue
• Freezer paper or try Andie’s method for cutting felt shapes
• String
• 1/4-inch-diameter bead: coordinating color

  Peacock, Slushie, Indigo, Lilac, Lemon Meringue, Banana Cream Pie

Tutorial here: http://www.bhg.com/christmas/ornaments/felt-3-d-christmas-ornament/

(all photos via Better Homes and Gardens)

Missed some of the 25 days and want to start from day one?

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