Wednesday, December 3, 2014

30 second hoop ornament

Literally.
30 seconds.
That's not just an attention grabber, if you don't factor in the time to buy the embroidery hoop, this cute and simple embroidery hoop ornament will take you less than a minute to make.


I picked up a couple of these small, 3 inch embroidery hoops when I went to the grand opening of our local Michaels store.
Which I still am psyched about, by the way.
Then I ripped off the tag, grabbed a piece of scrap lace and stuck it in there, then trimmed around the edges.

So many different options for fabric and designs, and so simple to switch out for different Christmas tree themes too!
You could even get extra fancy and actually embroider a little something on there.
Or not. I certainly didn't take the time.
This is why it cracks me up when people tell me they wish they could be crafty.
Trust me, you can be. ;)

20 comments:

  1. Super Cute! Thanks for sharing!!! That would be perfect for newlyweds to do who don't have many ornaments for their tree yet!

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    1. Agreed, great for those on a budget! Or, oh my gosh, now you have me thinking, what about a scrap of lace from your wedding dress?! You know, if you're the type of person who can cut into your dress, I'm not, lol. :)

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  2. Love the ornament!! Soo creative!

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  3. What a great idea! And it's fast and east enough that I may actually try it. Thanks for sharing :)

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    1. Yes! You should! I'm all about the fast and easy crafts. :)

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  4. That's such a fun idea and something I could actually pull off as I'm not that crafty!

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  5. So pretty! One of my favorite ornaments is a handmade one with pearls on the inside and it has my blog name on it (from another blogger). I love it!

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    1. I love that handmade ornaments always have a cool story or memory behind them!

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  6. Wow, you weren't kidding when you said it's a 30 second craft! And a super cute one at that!

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  7. Very cute and easy, I like easy. Great idea!

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  8. oh wow that is pretty cute!!! I'm afraid I totally scoffed at first..hoop on a tree?..wha..but I love it! It looks great. esp loving the 30 seconds part. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Haha, yes, I'm not the best at thinking up post names. :)

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  9. Simple and so pretty! Love it.

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  10. I love the way the light shines through - Beautiful!
    What a great idea! So glad you joined us today!

    Elizabeth
    www.allkindsofthingsblog.com

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  11. Aww.. that is so sweet of your to say Mariel!

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  12. This is so beautiful! I love the lace- just lovely! Thanks for sharing with us!
    Keri
    http://livinginthisseason.com

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