Easy Christmas Crafts: Rickrack Wreath Ornament
Two colors of rickrack and some yarn turn into a fun and easy Rickrack Wreath Ornament in a short amount of time using simple tools - make one or many!
Take a look at this one - green yarn on green and gold rickrack.
Take a look at this one - green yarn on green and gold rickrack.
Easy Christmas Crafts: Rickrack Wreath Ornament Materials and Tools:
Rickrack - two colors of 5/8-inch wide
Yarn
Ruler
Scissors
Stapler
Paper towel (not shown)
Iron (not shown)
Yarn
Ruler
Scissors
Stapler
Paper towel (not shown)
Iron (not shown)
Take a look at the simple materials and tools shown here.
The Steps for How to Make the Easy Christmas Crafts: Rickrack Wreath Ornament:
Measure and cut the materials.
Cut one piece of rickrack at 7.5 inches.
Position the cut piece over the second color of rickrack matching curves and edges.
Cut the second color to the same length as the first.
Cut one length of yarn at 12 inches.
Cut three pieces of yarn at 18 inches.
Cut one piece of rickrack at 7.5 inches.
Position the cut piece over the second color of rickrack matching curves and edges.
Cut the second color to the same length as the first.
Cut one length of yarn at 12 inches.
Cut three pieces of yarn at 18 inches.
Begin weaving the two pieces of rickrack together.
As you weave, the two pieces of rickrack will twist.
Flatten the woven rickrack with your fingers as you weave.
Flatten the woven rickrack with your fingers as you weave.
Place the woven rickrack between two layers of paper towel and use a hot iron to press the woven layers flat.
The paper towel protects both the rickrack and the iron.
The paper towel protects both the rickrack and the iron.
Make a circle with the woven rickrack overlapping the ends.
Staple the ends together making sure all four ends are secured.
Staple the ends together making sure all four ends are secured.
Flatten the circle and place between two layers of paper towels.
Press the circle flat with a hot iron.
Press the circle flat with a hot iron.
Make a bow around the stapled edges with the three 18-inch lengths of yarn.
Insert the 12-inch length of yarn through the center of the circle.
Match the ends and tie a knot to form the hanging loop.
Match the ends and tie a knot to form the hanging loop.
Fast, fun and easy, make one or many of these decorations to add to the decorations this year.
Have fun!
The Rickrack Wreath Ornament is a great group project for families, senior centers, office groups or church groups.
Have fun!
The Rickrack Wreath Ornament is a great group project for families, senior centers, office groups or church groups.
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The Rickrack Wreath Ornament is finished and ready to display.