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I love working with embroidery floss. I tend to choose no-sew projects because sewing still intimidates me. Ahhh, precision! It’s something I just don’t have. Embroidery floss is great because it makes me feel like I don’t have to be fancy and precise. It is just cute and crafty.

The other day, I made this felt heart ornament and I plan to make many, many more. I think they could be perfect Christmas presents.

Supplies needed: scissors, large needle, embroidery floss, fiber fill, felt, a heart-shaped cookie cutter (or whatever helps you trace a heart), pen and twine (not shown).

First trace two hearts onto a piece of felt. I used 100% wool felt from my favorite shop, Felt On The Fly.

Using your embroidery floss, sew the two hearts together with an overcast stitch. I used four strands of gold embroidery floss because I wanted the metallic color to stand out. Also, make sure the two hearts are facing the right side. We don’t want any pen marks. :)

When you have sewn about 3/4th of the heart, begin stuffing it with fiber fill.

Finish sewing the heart closed and then finish off your thread. I just knotted it and hid it inside of the heart.

Add some twine and you’ve got a little gem for your tree. :)

Here’s a little series I’m calling “Crafty Christmas.” This year, I want to make most gifts to people by hand. I tend to procrastinate, so I am challenging myself to work ahead of time and get started on a bunch of crafty projects. Until Christmas, I’ll be posting some easy ways to be festive and crafty this month.

First up: glitter ornaments! This project is inspired by a few tutorials I saw floating around Pinterest, particularly this one. I have always wondered how to make perfectly sparkly ornaments with the glitter on the inside. The answer is in Pledge Floor Finish.

Once you’ve gathered your supplies (gloves, newspaper, and a sink will also probably be helpful), fill your clear ornament bulb with a little Pledge. Swirl it around and make sure it covers the entire inside of the bulb. Add some glitter and shake the ornament a whole lot until it’s completely sparkly inside. Attach the top of the ornament. Add some twine. And there ya go :)

I made a little funnel out of a paper bag because I always get glitter everywhere.

These are so quick and fun to make! Buy a bunch of cheap glitter and go crazy :)

Crafty Christmas | DIY Felt Heart Ornament

Crafty Christmas | DIY Glitter Ornaments