Wednesday, November 19, 2008

An Initial Ornament

I made this initial ornament and plan on making several more to put on this tree in my foyer. All I did was glue scrapbook paper and a letter painted black onto a small piece of wood. The letters come in packs at HL and the wood pieces also come in packs. I think they came from Michaels. Then I glued a piece of ribbon to the back as the hanger. I think it would look better with something else added to it to jazz it up, but I'm not sure what. I'm not good at embellishing things so I'm open to suggestions. Or, maybe it's fine as is. I'm not sure. Well, I'm off to make more ornaments. Hope you have a wonderful Wednesday!

29 comments:

Thrifty Decor Chick said...

We are both such night owls!! I love it. :) This is so cute, I like it just the way it is. I'm off to bed...

Jessica said...

I think it looks great the way it is. But a little glitter always helps "spruce" things up when your not quite sure what else to do. At least that's what I always turn to anyways :)

Kim @ Home Is Where The Heart Is said...

Neat idea...love it!

brandy said...

I love your ideas! I am going to do this and the other ornament you had shown also. I am on the lookout for shutters and old windows too....you definately know how to put it all together. YOur home is so beautiful!!!

CMB said...

Love the ornament, I don't think it needs anything else...looks great next to the red fleur de lis!

Shell in your Pocket said...

I love that! Such a great idea..love that print!
-sandy toes

Jen - Balancing Beauty and Bedlam said...

This is precious! It looks beautiful as is - truly, but if you want a variety, you could add some black fringe or ribbon around the outside.

Ruby Red Slippers said...

Keep it the way it is-I love it!

Julie said...

Angie I love this idea. it looks great. If you think it needs something maybe glitter or something red maybe! but I like this way.
julie:)

Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality said...

Hi, Angie, thanks for stopping by to see me this week. I just love your black/white ornament & all the black & white in the post below this one. WE are definitely on the same wavelength.

Georgia Girl said...

Love it! Don't think you need to do anything else to it. Thanks for sharing cause I want to make some ornaments this year.

Ribbonwood Cottage said...

Angie, I so love this!!!! Wow, it is so simple and yet absolutely adorable. You are something else for whipping these things up. Can't wait to see what else you do! Yipppeeee!
Blessings,
Debbie

Heather said...

I don't think you have come up with an idea yet that I haven't liked!

Shannon said...

I think it is cute just as it is! I love it!

joelandbecca said...

I love that! I want to do one for the nursery! (see one track mind!)

Cynthia's Cottage Design said...

what a cute idea!! I love it!! they look beautiful as is, I love the gingham ribbon too! if you wanted to try something else you can always add a little glitter :) but they look fabulous as is too!!

~ Hugs ~ Cynthia

Mandi @ Sweetly Home said...

What a great idea! I think I'm going to make a few for my tree. I sure do love monograms.

My mom had bought this paint at Walmart called "Fluer di les" (sp??). It's a deep reddy color that she painted a bookcase with. When I saw the name of the paint today, I totally thought of you!!

Unknown said...

I love that ornament! What a great idea! I am trying to get all my ornaments done. November is going by too quickly! I think it looks great just the way it is! Have a great day Angie!

sauchagirl said...

I am loving anything with initials right now. I think that's a fabulous idea! Thanks for sharing!

Becky@Beyond The Picket Fence said...

These are super cute and simple--yeah!

Free Art Printables said...

This is great! I hope you'll join in on the party on friday!

cherry said...

Too cute! cherry

Empty Nest Full Life said...

What a cute ornament idea! Jackie

Jenni said...

I love your initial ornament! I think it looks very cute as is, but if you still wanted to add something to it, Michaels has these wonderful adhesive sparkly gems and adhesive ribbon...(I'm so addicted to these!)
But as I said, it also looks wonderful just like it is! :)

The Busy Blaine's said...

GLITTER!!! I love it but maybe some GLITTER! Love your blog.

Amber B. said...

Great idea! Love it.

Gina said...

It is really cute. If you wanted to add anything else I would add some sort of border. Just to give it more depth.

trish said...

Hi Angie,
Our family completed a project very similar to this and I posted it today. Thank you for the inspiration! It has been so fun to try new ideas!
Sincerely ~ Tricia Anne

Ps. Happy Thanksgiving!!

Lisa Montsion said...

I just wanted to let you know that you make beautiful ornaments.

lisa