| Do you look for Christmas craft ideas every year? | | | | Stuff your denim ornament with polyester stuffing or |
| Try to rack your brain for some ideas for some | | | | something soft, and then sew the opening shut, with a |
| Christmas tree crafts, or gifts to make? | | | | piece of decorative cord for hanging on the tree. |
| This year, why not try making some recycled denim | | | | Now the fun part, decorating. |
| tree ornaments? These can become treasured | | | | Depending on the age of your kids, get out the |
| memories and have a rustic, yet artistic flare to them. | | | | decorating supplies. These can be sparkles, |
| They also make great gifts for friends or | | | | rhinestones, embroidery, fabric paint, quilting.. |
| Grandparents. | | | | ANYTHING you want. Denim makes a great canvas. |
| This is how you make them: | | | | Beading looks really good on here too. |
| Find a pair of soft but worn out jeans, and trace two | | | | If you get started with these denim ornaments now, |
| circles on them (the widest part of the leg works best). | | | | then your kids or yourself, will have the time to really |
| (using a jar lid or any size you want works) | | | | let their artistic talents shine, before all the festivities |
| Sew the circles together with 1/2 inch seam allowance, | | | | begin. I have seen these completely covered in sparkly |
| but leave a small space for stuffing your denim | | | | beads, and they really shine with any Christmas lights. |
| ornament. | | | | You now have a cherished, rustic, piece of art. You |
| Clip the seams every 1/4 inch or less, to make a fringe, | | | | can't buy that at the discount store! |
| with sharp scissors. | | | | Denim is so versatile, especially the faded soft blue |
| Make a few and then wash them and then throw | | | | jeans. I find these work the best. Hope this inspires you |
| them in the dryer, this will create soft white, fuzzy | | | | to get creative with some Christmas craft ideas! |
| fringe, for that rustic effect. | | | | |