I start today, to give them as birthday greetings, next December 20th (2015)is my Maltese's birthday. The material has marks printed dog. It is an excellent idea, it is a great memory. Thank you
December 10, 2015 at 1:51 AM
There is only one thing wrong with making a Christmas ornament tutorial in September - my privet hedge had to stand in for a real Christmas tree! But seriously, get into organizational mode and make these easy peasy bead and ribbon wreath ornaments for those on your gift list. They are inspired by a popular necklace and bracelet style usually with pearls and ribbon or lace.
[Image] The Tis the Season beads and charms and silver kumihimo thread (used in last month's assignment) were courtesy of Prima Bead. I recommend using memory wire as it will hold its shape well especially when working with it. You can make these any size you like - I used the larger bracelet size.
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Cut one round of memory wire with about 1 inch overlap - this is a little more than you need. I really like using proper memory wire cutters - they seem to work better than large manly wire cutters. Make a loop at one end so beads don't fall out !
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Leave a ribbon tail of about 6 inches. Then poke the open wire end through loops of ribbon to create 3 loops on the outside edge.
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String on a bead. Keep the exposed wire end short when piercing so the ribbon just "wraps" the bead.
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Include 3 folds of ribbon in between each bead.
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When you get to the end, trim off about 1/2 inch and make loop. Hook on to the other loop. Make sure both loops are closed properly.
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The ribbon ends should be leading off in opposite directions. One end can wrap around the wire loops and a neat bow can be tied.
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Trim the ribbon. Use Fray Check or glue to seal the edges of the ribbon.
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Attach the charm bearing jump ring to somewhere on the top of the wreath.
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Cut a length of hanging cord, double it and make a knot at the ends. Use this loop to hang the ornament.
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Weaving the ribbon alternatively around each bead as with the blue wreath is yet another design idea.
"How to Make A Bead and Ribbon Wreath Christmas Ornament"
9 Comments -
These are so cute - I'm about to make some today! :)
September 28, 2013 at 4:01 PM
These wreaths are so pretty! I love the use of ribbon in them.
September 28, 2013 at 4:04 PM
So pretty and fun and a great clear tutorial too!
Kerrie :-)
September 29, 2013 at 3:36 AM
These are great Pearl! I am going to have to make some for quick gifts.
September 29, 2013 at 8:36 PM
Me, too, Shaiha!
September 30, 2013 at 3:37 AM
I love ribbon ornaments - yours are especially pretty!
September 30, 2013 at 1:00 PM
I want to make these, what size beads will I need?
November 13, 2015 at 4:31 PM
You can use any size beads you want! Try 8 or 20 mm beads and see if you like them, have fun!
November 13, 2015 at 10:17 PM
I start today, to give them as birthday greetings, next December 20th (2015)is my Maltese's birthday. The material has marks printed dog. It is an excellent idea, it is a great memory. Thank you
December 10, 2015 at 1:51 AM