Thursday, November 29, 2012

Christmas pom pom earrings and a table runner

Step 1
Supplies:
1)  needle and thread
2)  red, green, gold or silver mini pom poms
3) 6 brass head pins 2" nickel plated; bend the pin head up to make a ring.
4) wire cutters
5) pliers
6) earrings






Step 1: thread a pom pom onto your thread but leave a long tail to tie a knot with.

Step 2: thread your head pin onto the same yarn and tie a knot twice and trim.  if you like you can add tacky glue or something to keep the knot tied permanently.


Step 2

Step 3
Step 3: line up the pom poms to the height you wish and cut the pins to line up.


Step 4: adding one pin at a time and using your pliers twist the top of the pin into a second loop and secure with flat pliers so that it hangs on the earring




I saw some beautiful earrings like this at Wal-mart but I really didn't want to pay $5.00 for a pair.  these cost me a lot less and they're just as awesome!

I made this holly and poinsettia table runner for a mantle decoration but we don't have a mantle so it's going on a box we're using as a coffee table.  Or in my case a Hot cocoa table!  I got the pattern for the holly leaves from: crochetgeek.com and the poinsettia pattern from: planetjune.com 

this will be entered into the decorate to celebrate challenge: http://decoratetocelebrate.blogspot.com/

Happy Crafting everyone!

p.s. I didn't make any cards this week since I've been focusing on getting Christmas presents made and wrapped.  I'll have some soon


5 comments:

  1. These are both so fabulous!! The table runner is gorgeous and the earrings are so awesome!! I want to make them!! Thanks so much for playing along at Decorate to Celebrate!!

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts
    Decorate to Celebrate DT

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  2. Wow, beautiful projects!!!! Love the pom pom earrings-super cute and a great gift and the table runner is gorgeous!
    Thanks so much for joining in the challenge at DTC!
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com
    DTC-Guest Designer

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  3. WONDERFUL!! The earrings are SO FUN -- I want to make a pair too!! :) I love your banner -- what a work of love that must have been -- It is absolutely beautiful!! :)

    Thanks so much for decorating your celebrations at the Decorate To Celebrate! Challenge Blog!

    BIG HUGS,
    Amy :) at www.lovetocrop.com
    and Decorate To Celebrate!

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  4. OMG! those earring are so fun and great gifts and the table runner is beautiful! Thank you for joining us over at Decorate to Celebrate!!!
    Hugs,
    Norma

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  5. Visiting from DTC...love the earrings and the table runner is gorgeous!

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