Sep 18, 2020

DIY~Stunning Miniature Christmas Ornaments! Crafts, Journals, Etc.!

 

*Click on my YouTube link below to see how I made these gorgeous buttons!

https://youtu.be/DsLMqlSwfd8

Make these super simple and stunning embellishments for all kinds of Christmas projects! Here are an example of just a few ways you can use them:

1. Glue a loop at the back and use as miniature Christmas ornaments. 

2. Glue on  cone trees that are covered with white felt. 

3. Use as centers for hair bows.

4. Use as centers for flowers

5.  Glue on a plain purse or wallet as a single button. 

6. Use on Shabby Chic projects, such as boxes, frames and birdhouses. 

7. Send in pocket letters and embellishment box swaps.

8. Make wire ribbon pockets and glue on front as a button. 

9. Bling up your stuffed envelopes. 

10. Bling up your Journal covers. 

11. Turn into a small brooch by gluing on a pin back with E6000. 

12. Turn these into beautiful refrigerator magnets. 

*This is where I purchased my Honbay brand 2.5mm AB rhinestone chain to make these beautiful faux button ornaments:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0719GTVZC/


Materials Needed

*Stiff White Felt (NON-Adhesive back. You can find this at Michael's or Hobby Lobby.)

*Recollections brand Adhesive Rhinestones (Michaels) ~ They have a lot of colors in the store, but you can buy a couple of them online. I'll list the links below. You can also use the Paper Studio brand from Hobby Lobby. 

https://www.michaels.com/large-rhinestone-stickers-by-recollections/10325525.html

https://www.michaels.com/clear-large-rhinestone-stickers-by-recollections/10325514.html

*FabriTac Glue (Any craft store, Walmart, Amazon)

*2.5mm AB Rhinestone Chain https://www.amazon.com/Honbay-Crystal-Rhinestone-Sewing-Silver/dp/B0719GTVZC

*Flush Cutter Tool ~ I've had a lot of questions about this tool, so I'm sharing a link to show you the exact name brand that I use. 
https://www.amazon.com/Xuron-410-Micro-Shear-Flush-Cutter/dp/B00VRTM8XU/

*Eyeglass Alcohol Wipes (Dollar Tree)

*Toothpicks (Dollar Tree)