{How To} Holiday Ornaments- 3D Shapes

1. Draw a fun shape for your ornament. I have chosen trees.  Clearly, I associate trees with Christmas but any shape will work, even a rectangle! Cut shape out of cardstock. (aka- cereal box, greeting card- you know, something reclaimed!)
2. For a 3 sided shape: Trace your shape onto felt and cut out 2.
3. Pin your 2 cut shapes together on one side. Starting from the bottom center, straight stitch along the edge of shape and finish at the top. Clip your threads. *Note: it would be fun to use contrasting thread for stitching. Since you alternate sides when stitching, it is just important to use the same color thread in the bobbin.
4. Now, you need to insert your ribbon.  To prep your ribbon; fold in half, tie knot at the bottom or add a small bead – then knot and then insert into the center of ornament.  Be sure to leave the knot hanging below the bottom of shape.
5. Then pushing the two sides open, place your shape onto another layer of felt.  Pin on each side, straight stitch and cut. 

**Remember, I would love to see your ornaments .  Be sure to share photos on my facebook page!