Ornaments #8 - Handmade Ornament of Choice

I am looking to put my tree up soon for the holidays. I LOVE handmade ornaments, and love even more getting them from other crafters.

With that in mind I am going to start an ornament series. Some will be specific, some will be totally free form. If you join all of them you will have a collection of interesting and completely unique ornaments to use in any holiday decorating! See the links below (I will add links to them as I create the swaps!)

#1 Stuffed Birdies

#2 Paper Ornamentation

#3 Play with Glass

#4 Wood Wood and more Wood

#5 Sew Sew

#6 Beads! More Beads!

#7 Jingle Bells, Robin Lays an Egg…

#8 Handmade Ornament of Choice

This is NOT just for Christmas! I will ask that no religious themes be used in materials - ie no crosses, religious verbiage, no dredels... use universal themes like peace, and love and harmony! Or just bright colors and textures, lol. There is also a flikr group created that all participants will be invited to join. Please share photos of your creations and what you receive!

Number 8 in the ornament series is to be handmade or altered by the swapper, not purchased and sent. Otherwise, it is senders choice. Since we are getting close to the holiday for many, I am making this one with a 1 week turn around. Please make sure you send it on time. For some ideas. check out the suggestions and websites in the prior 7 swaps of this series, there is a wealth of ideas! If you are a parent, ask your kids - it is amazing what you can do with kids art project ideas. Recycle something! Paint it, quilt it, stamp it, bleach it, glue it, color it, knit it, crossstich it.... you can do SO much with what you already know, and probably have, I promise!

Your ornament needs to be reasonably sturdy for the craft, and no more than 4" tall. If made will and with good quality basics an ornament can last a lifetime, I have had many now for several years. This is senders choice, but you will have time after final sign up to find out what your partner likes and custom make something for them.

This is not open to newbies, and you must have a 4.8 rating and above with no unexplained 3's or 1's in the last 6 months. I will angel if needed, but lets all get this swap done and sent out on time! This is international. The ornaments are normally very light weight but you should be prepared to send something in a small box.

This is a type 3 swap, so be prepared to put some thought and effort into it! You can do SO much with wood ornaments, and may want to make a whole series of them when you are done! This will not require great skill or a lot of tools, please do not hesitate to join just because you have never made ornaments before, you will find its quite fun and addictive!