DIY Spool Ornaments

Everywhere you go you see now wooden spools- I love them. One store around the corner had vintage spools as ornaments- but I was simply not able to afford more than one…because wowser…when did the prizes for ornaments go that high?

And it was not for a handmade ornament…So ….off home and checking my treasure box, you know the one with the things where you always think…Oh I might better wait till I have a better idea for this because I don’t want to ruin it ? Well I have one of those. And in there…JB wooden spools that I have once in a while petted and then put back into the treasure box. I made my own super easy ornaments ….with them:

I attached some 7Gypsies Notepaper around it, then used a wire and in the loop on the bottom I hang one of those also long time treasured blings by 7Gypsies and Tim Holtz Love Tag. On the top I put the ball- which came in one of the Cocoa Daisy Kits- I do not really know which company they are from, since I don’t have the package anymore, then on top a Vintaj Bead Cap and another one the other way around on top.

Then I used Stickles and Liquid Pearls for the spools and put some of it into the top bead caps as a filling too. Super Easy – and yeah- maybe not as glamorous as the mega expensive one in the store I saw…but ….mhhh – I like it better ;)

Now off to run some errands for the holidays :) Tomorrow I will show you all the amazing ornaments that our Secret Santa Ornament Group created to send around the world – so much fun !

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Have a gorgeous day

nat

 

Comments (19)

  • Christiane

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    Ahhhh, they’re sooooo cute!!!! Love ’em!!

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  • Lisa

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    So gorgeous, Nat! They are so perfect!

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  • marianne/skorpionen

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    Ohhh…gorgeous spools! I nearly put one in the bin a couple of months ago. Can’t imagine what I was thinking. Anyway, it’s well kept in my “treasure box” for later.

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  • Marjie Kemper

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    Love these, Nat! Pure beauty. And thanks for the chuckle on petting them and storing them in the past. They’re much better out and about, embellished for all to see.

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    • nathalie-kalbach

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      LOL- next time I pet my embellishments I will remember your words- LOL
      hugs
      nat

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  • Michaela

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    I love the spool ornament you made!! I think I have to browse my treasure box too..

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  • Sue Clarke

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    Delightful ornaments Nat and now I have something to do with the Cocoa Daisy shiny crystal balls. Can’t wait to see the ornaments that folks made!

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  • BA

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    die sind total süss nat
    xoxo BA

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  • Jan Hennings

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    beautiful ornaments..love using wooden spools!

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  • Kim S

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    these are fabulous!

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  • Mary Bennetts

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    Your ornaments look very cool Nathalie, love the tags on the bottom. Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and all good things for the New Year

    Cheers
    Mary x

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    • nathalie-kalbach

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      I wish you a wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year too Mary!!!!
      huge hugs
      nat

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  • Geles

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    Los adornos son preciosos y el video GENIAL!!. Besos guapa.

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  • AnnaB

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    These ornaments are fabulous Nat! Love them!

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