ArtFire

The scrapbook paper used to create this handmade Christmas ball ornament is covered with green holly springs, poinsettia flowers, and deep red stripes on an antique white with tiny dots. The ornament is topped with a crocheted deep green ribbon and hanging loop.

The base of the ornament is a three inch styrofoam ball, so it will not weigh down the branches of your tree.

Add this to your own tree or wrap it up to give to a favorite teacher, co-worker, or friend.

These decorations are sometimes called pinecone ornaments, although if you turned them upside down, I think they might look more like an artichoke.

To make this ornament, I cut, folded, and pinned the scrapbook paper to the ball. At the top, I crocheted the ribbon and pinned it as well.

My other craft love (besides crochet) is scrapbooking. Somehow I have more scrapbooking paper than I could use in a lifetime, especially Christmas paper. I discovered this idea and was thrilled with the possibilities. To add in a bit of crochet, I decided that I could top off each decoration with a bit of crocheted ribbon instead of a bow.

styrofoam ball, scrapbooking paper, ribbon, pins