DIY~Beautiful Ornate Wooden Spool Christmas Ornaments! Easy!
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Thank you for the great idea and the instructions. I made them with my French speaking women's group. We create an ornament as a group project every holiday season. It was a huge hit. I was able to use some vintage wooden spools my mom saved from 50's-60's.
That's awesome.
I'm afraid we all want to be perfect in our crafting - the truth is we learn from trial and error and most times are better for it. The ability to laugh at yourself doing boneheaded things as always a good thing. Always remember, we are all human and we all make mistakes! I love your tutorials and your ability to chuckle when you do an oopsie is refreshing! Merry Christmas and may 2017 be your best year yet. God bless you and yours! Barb from Greenwood, IN.
You are really human! Ty for the videos flubs and all. There aren’t that many really
I enjoy your videos and crafts... mistakes and all! That makes you real and just like the rest of us! Your beadwork reminds me of my late Aunt Martha. She would love your ornaments!
Awww! Thank you so much Chris! I appreciate your sweet comment! :o)
OneVeryHappyBird you have the cutest ideas!! And I ❤️ ur soothing voice!!
U have such beautiful ideas. I cant wait to make the butterflies and spool ornaments
Another great video. When I saw the music spool. It made me think of music boxes with copper spools with Braille paper on it. Yes, I know it's not called that. With the peddlers hitting them to make music. I remember as a little girl I love open the music box winding it up and watching the cylinder turn and hit each pedal to make notes out of it it was from Germany it was a little glass one beautiful. As I watched it, it would calm me from days events. Just thought can make a re- make of it using a Shadow box cylinder turning on the pedals. Thank you for sharing.
Oh yes! I remember when the music boxes had those spools.
Hi. Oh, these are so cute. I have put it on to do list. As a sewer I have quite a few empty spool. Thank you for such a good, unusual ornament. Have a lovely day. Jan. (UK)
Oh my, before finding this video I made two wooden spool necklaces, such a difficult project because the hole is too big for the wire I put through. Now, thanks to you I can make it easier placing a bead that fits snug on the hole. Thank you!!!!
Thank you for your sweet comment! Glad I was able to help! :o)
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Thank you for the great idea. I don't put up a tree but they will make great gifts. It is a well done video.
You are so welcome Hun! Thank you for your kind comment! :o)
Those r beautiful.i have 100's of vintage spools from my grandmother, aunt and my own that some r at least 60-70 years old! I've kept them over the years to do something special with and I think I found it! This year xmas tree with be dedicated to my grandmother. She would 118 years old if she were alive. God bless my gammy! Thx soooooo much. Bless you.
Linda Schirmacher Oh my! This would be a wonderful project for your vintage spools! I'm sure your grandmother would be very happy knowing they were given new life! :o)
Thank you . A very good tutorial.
Pretty! I am going to make some using smaller spools, TFS!
Marieville55 Good idea! I think they would be cute! :o)
Hey girl you don't need to say " your sorry" when you make a mistake, after all you are human and one of the most talented people I have the pleasure of finding. Keep it up,you are great
Happy Bird's Glitter Nest
I love all your videos
Thanks for share..lol
Hi Hon,I have actually made some YAY!!! The spools are quite big,so I used rose wire for the head pin,but looped it so I could put a dangle at the bottom,I am really pleased with them,so thank you so much for your inspiration xx
+Elaine White Oh, I will have to look! I'll bet they are just gorgeous! Love to you!
I was pleased with ,so thanks again for the inspiration sweety,Love and hugs xx
I started making these this year and also pendants. I used metallic paint to give the wood some shine. I showed some friends and for some reason they asked about the paint.
Doris Harris I"ll be the metallic paint was very pretty! I went with glitter, but I may try the metallic next time. :o)
Warts and all is fine with me. Shows people that it isn't always Martha Perfect *lol* Love the way these turned out.
LOL! Thank you so much Mary! I'm glad I'm not Martha, because I would NEVER make it! LOL! :o)
This just showed up in suggested videos a few minutes ago. Very fun idea; I just started trying to make fabric beads and paper beads, and thinking of putting together some Christmas ornaments to try to sell next week. What a neat idea this is! I have a bunch of spools I've emptied lately - not wooden, sadly - and I might just try my hand at this using them. If they don't work I can always just keep them and use them in my own perfectly imperfect Christmas decorations. LOL
I have a load of antique wooden spools. Now I know what to do with them. Thanks for sharing this awesome idea. My tree every year has more and more of homemade ornaments. No store bought on my tree. I've had my children do them with me every year. Then they get 4 of each we've made.
It is refreshing to watch your videos! You are so real! Don't ever worry about making mistakes. Your viewers can learn from them. Perfect people do not give one permission to make mistakes. And that takes the fun out of crafting!
These ornaments are so pretty! I enjoy your videos very much. I am really into glitzy, sparkly crafts! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much for your sweet comment Nancie! I greatly appreciate it! Hugs to you!
I love this idea I'm going to give it a try,
Enjoy Kim! :o)
Very pretty. Have been saving my empty spools to make something with.
OneVeryHappyBird, I can't tell you enough, how thoroughly I enjoyed this video....I loved what you did to transform those spools. What a great way to recycle them. Your tutorial was really very interesting and fun to watch, and it was not long at all. Can't wait to try this idea out....Love Your Creativity, and your way of explaining where to get the materials needed......Kudos to you.....Elisa Rodriguez....
Awww! Thank you Elisa! I appreciate all your encouraging words! :o)
Your Very Welcome, you have gifted hands.
stunning............thanks
Barb Kramer Thank you Barb! :o)
I love watching your videos!
Thank you Alma! And I love that you are watching them! LOL! ;o)
i love this, and don't worry about your mistakes, its good to see those to, so if others make the same mistake we will know how to remedy it lol. Your videos are awesome !!!
Thank you Sweetie! I do appreciate your kind comment! :o)
I'm not complaining, mistakes and all lol.. We all make those! These are gorgeous. Another project I'm going to be making. Thank you 💝
I love it when you say "Ask me how I know" I've made that kind of error too. I was just thinking about that hot glue mess with some of my satin ribbons. Lol
I had A whole large kit of acrylic beadsvgiftedvto me by a friend early last year. I've hardly touched them. They will make lots of dangles.
I love your grandpa's saying. Shows we are human and not perfect
Thank you so much for the excellent tutorial. Don't worry about your mistakes. They are all small & we all make them. Just shows that you're human. I always love your projects & look forward to them every holiday season. I have made lots of them. FUN !!
Awww! Thank you so much Katherine! Hugs to you!
I saw these on Pinterest. You are very inspiring.
+Irma Brooks Awww! Thank you Irma! :o)
Love these spools ornaments. I made some one year and they were well liked
I really liked the music one you did! Way cool
+Ashlee Lynn Wilcox Awww! Thank you so much Ashlee! I think the music one was one of my favorites too. :o)
Very pretty. You are very resourceful.
What a sweet thing to say! :o)
eager to try these! thank you
Di Hardy You are so very welcome!
I have so many old spools that I didn't know what to do with. What a beautiful upcycle idea. :D
Jenn P You'll have fun with this craft! I really enjoyed it and plan on making more for my mother's little Christmas tree.
nice idea for recycling thanks
Thank you so much, Irini! :o)
Love these !
Thank you Teresa! :o)
Super great idea. You're so talented. Tfs
i love your tutorials and video. Thank you so much for sharing and teaching your beautiful creations.
You are a great teacher. I have learned so much by watching your videos. Thank you for sharing the places where you buy your supplies. I have found that so helpful and I'm having fun making your crafts. Please keep making these.
Awww! Thank you Vivian!
Beautiful
Thank you Jeannie!
I love those. Thanks for sharing....hugs!
So Sparkly and pretty!!! Love it!!! Definitely have to try this!
kerryluvcat Thank you so much Sweetie! :o)
Adorable-thank you 4 sharing-very easy 2 follow as usual
Awww! Thank you Brenda! :o)
Love watching your videos. They are wonderful & inspirational. Thank you.
Thank you so much for your kind words, Verne! :o)
Thank You! I love these. Beautiful
Thank you so much!
Thank you for sharing. All your videos are amazing. Love watching all that you make. Thank you
Thank you Sweetie!
I love this idea, thank you for sharing.
Loretta Emerson Thank you Loretta! I appreciate you watching my videos!
Hi Happy Bird, new to you tutorials, and I love them! I have learned so much, don't apologize for the goofs, we all make them. Love how you explain everything. Keep crafting, I'll keep watching!
Awww! Thank you Sweetie!
love this idea. Gonna try this for my christmas tree this year. Thanks you so much
ninapapermoondesign Thanks Ninapapermoondesign! :)
Love the great ideas. Maybe thinking about adding mini tassels as well as beads for the bottom for a flow effect. Can't wait to give a try, thanks
Daniela Albert Great idea Daniela! Charms would be cute too. :o)
Thank you. I may try this. Blessings....
Very cute love your ornament
Tacky doo!! Now that was funny. I laughed till my side hurt.
Kathy Scribner I had to laugh at myself over that one too! :o)
Beautiful! I love your tutorials. love your voice it is so sofe.I love how your explain things and show what materials you use in your tutorial. God bless you!😊
Vickie Murray Awww! Thank you Vickie! I appreciate your very sweet comment! God bless you too! :o)
I loved this. This will be a great project for me and my daughter. Tfs
Thank you Jonna! I have to admit that I had a lot of fun with this project and I still am. :o) Thanks for watching my videos! :o)
Hi Happy bird
I Love,love,love this video, i am going to make my family them fom Christmas if i can.. I think yours where adorable. Thank you and God bless you .
AWESOME!!! I think they would be really cool as pendants as well, let alone earrings! OMG!!! TFS luv! ♥ dig
digupstuff Awww! Thank you so much for your encouraging words! You are too sweet!
I just found this video. I love your wooden spool ornaments. I used to make them when I was a teenager. Yours are very nice! Hugs!
babyRoses7 Thank you Sweetie! :o)
These are beautiful !!!! TFS
very cool
Great tutorial! Thank you!
These are beautiful! You do a beautiful job on your tutorials! ! Thanks for sharing!
fantastic
+Sandra Hiltz Thank you Sandra! :o)
lovely easy tutorial! love the decorations! will have to make some for my self! tfs luv Pammie x x x
Thanks Pammie! I really enjoyed this craft. I'll be making more for my mom's table top tree. :o)
no need to be sorry at all .you do such good projects .i have learn alot from you. thank so much for all ur vedio does it matter what kind of spool we use ? wood or what?
just found your video tutorials and am really enjoying them, so interesting and you have such a lovely voice.
marilyn eaves Marilyn, Thank you so much for your lovely comment!
you could use fabric strips to cover them
I think one of these would be really nice hanging from my car mirror. TFS
Great idea! Thank you very much for watching my videos! :o)
love these, great tutorial, tfs, hugs hazel.
Thank you Hazel! :o)
love this:) Im gonna paint my spools silver and gold:)
Love all of your video's.
You have such a soothing voice too:)
Happy Holidays.
sharon
***** Thank you for your sweet comment sspoodlegirl! :o)
Thanks for sharing I did a swap with those kind of spools and was looking what to do with all that I have left. I love this idea and going to use it for my leftovers. What kind of little containers do you have your beads and metal parts stored in.
rosiecooper1261 Hi, I use "Bead Storage Solutions" containers. :o) I'm so glad you are enjoying my videos. :o) Thank you so much for watching!
Hello, thank you for such a wonderful tutorial on making these spool ornaments! They are gorgeous! I have a question about the the 3" silver plated head pins. Can you please tell me what gauge they are? I clicked on the link for Etsy that you listed on your blog, but that shop is no longer open. Thank you!
I no longer use glitter. My husband is a professional clown and has been to clown camp twice. Soon after he started clowning he learned that glitter is really tiny pieces of glass. This can cut the eyes if some were to get in them. You see cheerleaders that use it all the time. I hope it is the powdered kind. They make powder glitter now because of the hazard issue.I have used glitter for years teaching children not knowing what could happen. I carve butterflies and I use metallic paint to do the detailed work. I was surprised that metallic paint is not expensive at our local art and craft store. I think if you try it you will love it and not spend weeks and weeks getting all of the glitter out of your house. That's what happened to me a couple years ago when I got a Christmas card that had glitter on it. Another hint that face painters may not know is acrylic paint is very dangerous to the eyes also. Have fun making your ornaments and I hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Sorry for the long post.
Hi Doris, Yes, some glitter is made of glass. Recollections carries a line of German glass glitter, however, there are glitters out there made from foil and and also plastic. The problem is, you would probably have to call the company to find out exactly what their glitter is made from. Face painters should only use glitter that is specified for cosmetic use because there is a huge difference between craft glitter and cosmetic glitter. However, I still think I would be leery of putting paint or glitter anywhere near my eyes. Merry Christmas to you too! :o) Don't ever apologize for your posts because you are more than welcome! :o)
Love these!! Are they lightweight?
so so pretty i cant believe you keep coming up with these ideas! your so clever! cant wait to see the next one :)
New subbie, enjoyed this video a lot. You make it easy to learn new things. Hugs and blessings!
Donna Gonzalez Bless your heart! Thank you for your sweet comment Donna! :o)
Very nice. You could also use Prism tape, I think. Seem to me that it would work.
Happy crafting, Linda ;0)
Linda Storey Good idea Linda! I think it would be pretty. :o)
lindo gracias
sara galindo y
Using your tools on a variety of metals over time causes them to magnetize. I have this problem all the time!
So that is why my pliers have turned into magnets! LOL!
Hello, I found this tutorial and I just love it, I just wanted to know what size spools to get.... Thank You...I took a look at the link you have up for the spools 36 spools 7.99 they don't say the size of the spools. They do look to be 1" spools if this is so can you let me know. I can't wait to make them they are so pretty....
Hello Lynn! You are correct...the spools are 1 inch in height. I'm so glad you enjoyed my tutorial! Thank you so much for watching my videos! :o)
OneVeryHappyBird Thank You Happy Bird, I was so happy when I saw this video. I also can't wait to make your angles. Your spool and angle ornaments are so beautiful. Your tutorial's are easy to fallow.
Could be made into key chains also
cool
One more post and I'll let everybody rest. Lynn Me I had a 18- 19- years old boy that wanted me to make him one for Christmas. I didn't want it to be girly so I made his with a pine cone dangle. I'm going to paint a cardinal on the cream colored thread that is on the spool. If you don't paint cut one out of a book or card and glue it on. After you do that add things that you would pick up in the woods or outside sticks, pretty bark, branches covered with moss, small rocks....... You can also buy fake snow. I take things I want to put on my base for carvings and it looks like real habitat. After choosing the items for the habitat I take it to my shop to let it dry. I can make sure the item will continue to look good years after my carvings are completed. I hope this helped in some way.
Doris, I think your ideas to embellish the spools are just fantastic! I LOVE this idea of using things from nature! Thank you so much for sharing this with me. :o)
Hello Happy bird. I have had so much fun making some of the ornaments. I wanted to know if you had any ideas for making them more country looking... My cousin has a log cabin home in the mountains and I would love to make her a few, more to fit her home. If you have any ideas that you could think of I would love to know.... Thanks You so much.......
Lynn Me Hi Lynn, Thanks for watching! If you want to make them more "country," you can distress the spools and use papers with a rustic/country theme. You may also want to use vintage looking headpins and bead caps in copper or bronze. Hope this helps a little! :o)
That's a great idea Happy Bird Thank You. I've had so much fun making these little ornaments.
Lynn Me You are so welcome, Hun! :o)
:)
Lynn Me there are deer and duck beads sold on Ebay.. that if hanging below the spool would add even more rustic cabin feel to the ornaments... I found just a couple for an example of what I am referring to.. place this into Ebay description..
"Christmas deer alloy pendant", 3D Duck or Goose charms", or even "The owl retro style alloy charms"... I love your idea as I live near Yellowstone!
Can u use any kind of wire
what kind of paper did u use? and where can u buy the paper from?
I used scrapbook paper. You can find it at Michael's in their open stock section. :o)
Could you please do a video on Cork Charms please, thank you so much,
Mz. Queen Mz Queen, I will definitely keep your suggestion in mind! I do have some french wine corks that my son gave me and I've wanted to use them for a while now. This will definitely give me something to think about! Thank you so much for your idea! :o)
Yes! Thank you, please keep in mind. I know they will be unique and awesome if done by you:)
Mz. Queen Awww! You are too sweet! You have more faith in me than I do myself! LOL :o)
how tall are the spools you're using please??
From the very top to the very bottom, it is just a hair over 1-1/4 inches.
Thank you, purchase hundreds of head pins one pkg., at Amazon for $1.00, Buy necklaces at walmart, 18 beads per necklace for $3.00. Frugal crafter
Wow! Great deals! Thank you so much for sharing Hun! :o) I'll have to check out Walmart the next time I go.
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Beautiful