More Ornaments

I'm still giddy about making Christmas ornaments for our "Yellow-Christmas Tree" and I can't believe it because right now my thumb is still sore from crafting parts for a garland.  As I have already let everyone know I am ditching the traditional Christmas colors and going with a yellow themed Christmas.  When I decided this I never realized there are ZERO yellow ornaments, this shouldn't have surprised me,  I usually pick the things that are the hardest to find.  I was (and still am) up for the challenge.  So without further adieu here is my inspiration (again found from Pinterest) for my next batch of ornaments....

Ness Lockyer's website is SO inspiring.  I wish I had a kiln that I use to make my own version of these clay beauties but I am thinking I may be able to replicate something similar for my tree from modeling clay or home-made dough (memories of elementary school now).  I highly recommend checking out her blog and website.

 A Tree isn't a Christmas Tree without garland right?  Mi Avril creates these gorgeous strands of color that pop out for all occasions.  Check out everything she has to offer here. 

Doesn't this one scream "I need to be hung in front of a mantle for Thanksgiving" ??  No?  Am I the only one that thinks things talk to me like that? (sorry)

This is just one of 20 Abbey Hinderickson created in her challenge last year.  I think she vetoed this design in her challenge but I just love it.  I love that is isn't "perfect" and looks real.  I hope to take this inspiration and create some black and white cuties of my own.  I would like to think my blog compares to her blog and passion for art, crafts, and magazines. 

Last but not least - lets not forget to put all those wine corks I have to good use.
Found here since yellow tassels are nonexistent mine will have to have something else, or nothing.

Right now our DR table currently is a hot mess - I'm willing to bet this is the messiest it has been since move in.... we typically keep it cleared off except for mail on one corner.  I'm sure in the back of T's head he is thinking that I have bit off more than I can chew but I'm still going strong and plan to have it completed with ease (at least that is what I tell myself over and over).

 After about ten minutes of "punching" I took a break to make dinner.  My goal of the night was to fill up the ramekin. 

 It's much easier to punch if you cut the paint chips that have three colors into individual strips.

 The beginning

 In case you are wondering I purchased an off brand 1" diameter punch from Michael's.  Sorry Martha, yours just cost about 50% more.  I pulled (and possibly broke) the plastic guard off so I didn't have to stop so frequently and get the circles out.

 I remembered to buy the modeling clay.... and forgot the cutter.  Back to the store... 

I had to work late tonight so another trip to the store isn't going to happen.  I will let you know how things turned out this weekend with all my ornament adventures.