Spread A Little Joy Mitten Christmas Ornament

All this week and next we’re sharing ideas with you for homemade holiday decor…stockings and ornaments are in the spotlight.

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Spread A Little Joy Mitten Christmas Ornament

Joy Christmas Mitten by Audrey Pettit

Therm O Web Supplies:
Therm O Web HeatnBond® Fusible Interfacing
Therm O Web PeelnStick™ Fabric Fuse
Therm O Web Small Zots™ Singles Adhesive Dots
Therm O Web Gold Glitter Dust™

Patterned Paper: Authentique
Dies: Papertrey Ink, Sizzix, Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps
Star Branch: Prima
Trim: Papertrey Ink, Divine Twine, Craft Supply
Ink: Clearsnap
Paint: Delta
Glitter: Ranger, Martha Stewart
Linen Fabric, Chipboard, Rusty Bells, Chenille Stems, Micro-Buttons

One of my favorite holiday traditions is making handmade Christmas ornaments every year. I knew as soon as I saw this mitten die that it would make an adorable pocket ornament, perfect for tucking all sorts of little goodies into. I stuffed mine with a gingerbread boy and some holiday picks, but you could easily add a small trinket, sweet treat or even a gift card for a fun gift idea.

Joy Mitten Christmas Ornament Instructions:

1. Die cut two mitten shapes from linen fabric. Die cut two mitten shapes from Therm O Web HeatnBond® Fusible Interfacing. * Remember that the fusible interfacing has adhesive on one side, so be sure to die cut one shape, flip the interfacing over, and die cut the other shape.

2. Pre-heat your iron to wool (medium heat). Place the rough side of the HeatnBond® Fusible Interfacing onto the back (wrong side) of material to be bonded. Cover with a light pressing cloth or tissue paper, press and iron for 10-15 seconds. Allow the pieces to cool and then check the seams for proper adhesion. Iron again if needed.

3. Adhere strips of Therm O Web PeelnStick™ Fabric Fuse tape to a wide band of lace. Peel off liner and adhere trim to the top cuff of the front of the mitten.*Tip: Burnish the Fabric Fuse tape with a bone folder or rub-on applicator before peeling off the liner.

4. Die cut a gingerbread boy from raw chipboard. Paint ginger white, and once dry add brown inks using a sponge applicator. Paint the center hearts red. Detail hearts and outline of ginger with clear glitter. Add two tiny buttons to the hearts. When the gingerbread boy is completely dry, spray it with Therm O Web Gold Glitter Dust™.
*Note: Be sure to use Glitter Dust™ in a well-ventilated, protected area.

5. Lay the two mitten pieces together, wrong sides facing. Tuck Ginger and some holiday picks between the pieces and working slowly, machine stitch around the edge of the mitten.

6. Create a big bow from wide ribbon, and embellish with more trim, die cut holly leaves, and rusty bells. Spray with Therm O Web Gold Dust Glitter™. Attach bow to mitten front using PeelnStick™ Fabric Fuse.

7. Attach hanger in back from twine or wire. Hang from your tree, or have fun tucking your pocket into some little holiday nook.

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