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December 13, 2013

Five Minute Crafts: West Elm Inspired Tinsel Ornaments

West Elm Inspired Tinsel Ornaments

I wish I could tell you that this would be the most complicated project you would make during the Christmas season..  I would tell you tales of the lengths I went to, to create these sparkly ornaments.  The sheer effort, sweat, blood and tears that went into making them.

But that would be a lie.  Because this is Take Five Friday after all! Where we share an easy craft with you that takes literally….five minutes or less! Who doesn’t love that during these hectic holidays!

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When  I first saw the West Elm Tinsel Ornaments, at $6.00 each I KNEW, just KNEW it couldn’t be that difficult to recreate them.

It wasn’t.

Here’s all you need:

West Elm Tinsel Ornaments Supplies

SUPPLIES:

Clear glass ornaments (you can purchase them at most craft stores)
Tinsel (any the color of your choice)
A chopstick (yes a chopstick, or knitting needle or anything that will fit down into the top of the ornament)

 

Here’s all you need to do!  Remove the hanger from the top of the ornament.  Cut a piece of tinsel.  Poke the tinsel down into the ornament….

West Elm Inspired Tinsel Ornaments 3

….and replace the top!  See I told you it would take less than five minutes!


West Elm Inspired Tinsel Ornaments

Now hang them and see how pretty and sparkly they look in your tree…and think about how much you saved!

West Elm Inspired Tinsel Ornament

Thanks for joining us for another Take 5: Five Minute Crafts!

Take Five Craft West Elm Inspired Tinsel Ornament

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If you missed them here are some other fun Christmas Take Five Crafts!

Magnetic Letter Tray

NOEL Magnetic Letter Tray Art

DIY Faux Snowballs

DIY Mini Snowballs

Gold Dot Ornaments

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PS…We’re happy to announce the winners of TWO GREAT GIVEAWAYS!

 Our $100 Minted Giveaway winner is….

ENTRY 139: Sean C
Congratulations Sean, we will be in touch!
and the winners of the Balsam Hill Giveaway are…

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  1. Jessica @ Decor Adventures says

    December 13, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    Love these! I saw them myself and though, hmmm… those would be so easy to DIY!

    Hope you both have a wonderful holiday season!

    Reply
  2. Mare says

    December 14, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    Love the tinsel balls! Such an easy trick. I love simple, recycl-y crafts. Have a blessed holiday!

    Reply
  3. Beth Marie says

    December 14, 2013 at 8:43 PM

    I just love this, pretty + easy! And something I can do with the kids and NO mess…well maybe a tinsel or two 🙂

    Reply
  4. Michael says

    December 18, 2013 at 10:41 PM

    Very nice post. I certainly appreciatte thks website.
    Continue the good work!

    Reply
  5. Susan - saf affect says

    December 19, 2013 at 11:55 AM

    Very sweet ideas!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      December 22, 2013 at 8:46 AM

      Thank you and thanks for stopping by! ~Heather

      Reply

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