Christmas is 2 months away! I can't believe how quickly time flies by.
I don't sit still very well, so I have to have some sort of quick, crafty project nearby at all times to help me be still for a while. Crocheting snowflake ornaments to give as Christmas presents is a perfect solution because they're quick, small and portable projects that I can work on just about anywhere (even the car line at school).
I look through a variety of crochet books for ideas, but I mainly use motif patterns and resize them for snowflake patterns. I use a smaller hook and crochet thread to give that delicate, lacy look.
When I finish crocheting ornaments, I try to make sure I stiffen them so they will hang properly on the tree. There are a variety of suggestions and methods, but here's what works for me.
First, I take a large piece of cardboard and cover it with wax paper. Then I take my ornaments and spread them out and shape and pin them in place. I take a small paper cup and mix 3 parts glue to one part water. ** Note: make sure you use glue, NOT school glue. You need something that doesn't break down as soon as it's mixed with water.** I use old, cheap paint brushes, usually the plastic brushes in the kits from Wal-Mart work very well, dip them in the paint and brush them on. I try to allow them to dry for a full day before turning them over and doing the other side. Then I loop my crochet thread through to make an ornament hanger.
Here's what they look like when on the cardboard. I haven't added the glue yet, but I will tomorrow. I will take another picture once the tree is up to show how well they work on the tree. These make great Christmas presents! Very excited to have a few projects done!
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