Tree Scent Ornaments - Round 2

Another set of ornaments today.

I bought these jumbo paper clips at a thrift store.  I thought I could turn them into essential oil diffusers.

I thought it could be a sun or a sunflower.

I cut a circle from yellow felt with my SB Nestabilities thin dies. I couched the circle behind the wire following the spiral in the center.

I need to cover the stitching on the back so I cut another circle from yellow felt just a bit bigger that the last one.  I then added satin stitch all around the edge and securing the points when I came to them.  Worked great.

I am a fan of sunflower so this floats my boat.

I found some bells at the ReUse Center a while back.  They are beautiful! Brass, heavy, textured and sound really nice.

I decided to hang them with gold metallic ribbon making them 3 different lengths. I then pulled all the ends of the ribbons through a large wooden bead.  It had black marker but I was able to sand it all off. So glad. 

I added a bow from the same ribbon and secured it to the top of the ribbon ends with stitching in gold thread.

I hand stitched a gold ring to the top so it will hang.

These are Ghungroo bells used on ankles of belly dancers.

This gold ornament came from the ReUse Center.

I decided to pair it with purple felt.  I cut a circle the same sizie and then couched it to the back with stitches where the holes in the front allowed.

Now I had to cover my stitches so I cut another circle the same size from plaid fleece and stitched around the edge in the holes that were large enough for my needle to go through.

I wrapped some floss around the hanger at the top. Used a piece of satin ribbon for a hanger and it was ready.

I stuffed this wire snowman with cotton yarn pom poms.  I had to trim the one for the head so it would fit. 

I then stitched around the edges of the circle with white sewing thread to secure the pom pom.

I gave him a bright red yarn scarf and a silver cord hanger.

I would recommend only pure essential oils to ensure the best ingredients. This oil will dissipate completely and in general does not stain.  The felt/fleece or pom poms or wood bead will serve as the diffuser. A few drops of oil on the material will provide scent for your personal space.  Choose your favorte scent.

Recent Photos

These are Christmas Candles that Mom has put in her window for years.  I just love them.  They are electric, red candles with clear plastic halos around the bulbs.  There is greenery on the front side.

I was home for 3 days over Christmas and the weather was very cold.  Plug in cars and stay inside as much as possible.  I'm so glad Mom and Dad can get their exercise in the hallways and stairways of their building now and do not have to go out in this cold.

I had to go outside in -30C degree weather to take this photo.  I have applied a watercolor filter to the photo.

This is so Christmas to me.

I brought home three of these clear plastic bells for my Christmas tree from my trip south to visit my niece a few days before Christmas.

Loving clear and glass things makes photography a challenge.  I set up the tripod and still took many shots to get a few in focus ones. 

We are stuck in a deep freeze here in Canada.  I know that areas on the east have lost power and received tons of snow so I am grateful "It's just cold!"  We have ski hills closed, New Year's festivities cut back or brought indoors.  I have been hibernating with tea, books and TV. We are going onto a week of crazy cold.

My Christmas have been placed on my card  holder.   Of course, much fewer than in others years.  There are some great ones though.  The 2 central ones in the photo are ones I especially like - the watercolor red poinsettia and the soft nativity in warm tones.  I received some lovely cards this year.















I finished this book this week which was recommended by my sister. It is a true account of the author's work in Pakistan to build schools to educate girls.  The book's title was inspired by a saying Haji Ali shared with Greg Mortenson: "The first time you share tea with a Balti, you are a stranger. The second time you take tea, you are an honored guest. The third time you share a cup of tea, you become family..."^.

<sup>I found a Christmas mug at the thrift store while visiting my niece before Christmas.  Upon some research it is by Johnson Brothers - Victorian Christmas coffee mug.  One of my favorite makers. 

The bow is more burgundy than red which does not quite match my color scheme but I am happy with my purchase.  I had several to pick from and this one was light in comparison to the others and it just felt right.

Sharing with Share Your Cup #277 hosted by Jan at Daily Cup with Mrs. Olson.

Through my Lens hosted my Mersad.</sup>