It was quick and easy and I love how it turned out! I think I might be making a few more of these for gifts.
I started by creating all of my diecuts. I used the Grand Calibur from Spellbinders and S4-283 2010 Heirloom Ornaments die #5 to cut out two felt ornament shapes. The felt isn't wool or any special brand. I found the felt at Joann's and the color is called Sandstone. I also used S4-294 Beaded Ovals die #3 and S4-110 Classic Ovals Large die #2 to cut/emboss the beaded and classic oval. I used Simply Smooth Ivory cardstock for the beaded oval. The beautiful image of the little birds is from the Merry Christmas Creative Scraps from Crafty Secrets. I think this is one of my favorite images. I love using the Creative Scraps from Crafty Secrets!! The sheets are filled with so many wonderful images and there are several themes to choose from.
Next I took a needle and thread and started sewing the beaded oval diecut on to the front of one of the felt ornament shapes. 
Then I took a cotton ball and pulled it apart to use for the stuffing. Real technical here--LOL! I put the other felt ornament on top and sewed the two pieces together. 
Here is what the ornament looked like after I was done sewing.
I added tiny little pearls to the beaded oval diecut and then I used 3D Foam squares on the bird image to pop it up a little. 
Then I added a ribbon rose and some antique silver glitter fern leaves. Click HERE to see a tutorial on how I created the ribbon rose. 
To add the sparkle I used Tattered Angels Chandelier Glimmer Glam, I just brushed it on with a paint brush.Supplies
Paper: DCS Simply Smooth Ivory
Dies: Spellbinders™ Grand Calibur™, S4-283 2010 Heirloom Ornaments die #5, S4-294 Beaded Ovals die #3, S4-110 Classic Ovals Large die #2
Accessories: Crafty Secrets Merry Christmas Creative Scraps; Tattered Angels Chandelier Glimmer Glam; Joann's Sandstone Felt, Light Chocolate Ribbon, Ivory Thread, Antique Silver Glitter Fern Leaves, Pearls, Rhinestone; SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES By 3L™ White 3D Foam Squares; Cotton Ball
Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope you are staying warm. ;-)
Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi
Very beautiful ornament :)
ReplyDeleteBRAVA, Heidi!!
ReplyDeleteI have NO SEWING SKILLS! Love this :) Stunning! I've been playing with felt too and I think I'll stick to fabric glue! LOL!!
Heidi, this is gorgeous. Thanks for the tutorial! Great job!!!!
ReplyDeleteLuv it! I may have to purchase that ornamet die from Spellbinder. TFS!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous ornament. FAB idea.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this! and that flower is gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeletewaouhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
ReplyDeletesuperbe bravo md
Stunning ornament! Thanks for the tutorial. That die is to die for (LOL)
ReplyDeleteI don't sew, but I might have to give this a shot!
ReplyDeleteThis is positively gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty ornament, could not find your post about the Scrap-Mart blog hop so I am posting here
ReplyDeleteVery sweet and elegant! Love the birds!
ReplyDeleteWow! Stunning! I love your ornament. It looked fun to make, too. Thank you for sharing your talents!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutly awesome!! TFS!! I love your blog and I have nominated you for the Stylish Blog Award!! Please visit my blog for the details! http//liliesandpaper@blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteThanks and Warmest regards, Colleen
This ornament is awesome! And that ribbon rose is to die for, I have to check out how you made it. ~Diane
ReplyDeleteI love this ornament! I think I might now what I will be making for next year to go on our tree! What a lovely keepsake!
ReplyDeleteYour ornament is stunning! First,
ReplyDeleteI love anything with birds. More
important is the sewing! I don't
sew and I admire those that do!
Your stiching is so pretty. Thanks
for sharing a beautiful piece
of art!