Simple Beaded Star Ornament!
I was lucky enough to join Stephanie Lynn over at Under the Table and Dreaming last week for her 25 days of homemade Christmas Ornaments. This is what I made!
For my homemade Christmas ornament, I thought I would show you how to make one of the simplest beaded ornaments you can make. This takes no skill (none whatsoever!), and is super fast… I tell you, the perfect homemade ornament!
What you will need:
26 gauge wire (approximately 13” per ornament)
Small glass beads
Tools:
Wire cutting needle nose pliers
Let’s begin.
Step One:
Start by cutting your wire to length.
Depending on the final size you want. For a 3 1/2” tall finished ornament you will need approx. 13” of length. Start by wrapping the end of the wire around the tip of your needle nose pliers to create a loop. I did this twice.
Step Two:
Now you can begin to thread your beads on the wire.
Step Three:
When you have about 12 inches of strung beads, you need to leave yourself about 1/4 of an inch and wrap the excess around the base of the first loop. After you have wrapped it about 3 time, feel free to cut off the extra wire.
Step Four:
Now shape your ornament. Starting on the side without the extra bit of wire. (as you bend the shape you will slowly use up that 1/4 of an inch.
Step Five:
Add a hook and hang it in your tree or add it to a gift! DONE!
See! I told you it was totally easy! It is a great ornament for gift since it is so quick!
Merry Christmas! Everyone… only a few days left!