October 24 ~ Handmade Holiday Inspiration

Clara the Chicken Ornament by Ellen (and her then 5-year-old) from The Long Thread

We love using children’s drawings to embroider holiday ornaments. You can use this Clara Chicken design from Ellen’s daughter if you like!

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19 Responses to “October 24 ~ Handmade Holiday Inspiration”

1. Molly Martin responds:
   Posted: October 24th, 2011 at 6:15 am →

   What a great idea to share my child’s art!

2. Glenys responds:
   Posted: October 24th, 2011 at 6:37 am →

   The are so cute!!!!

3. rwebb responds:
   Posted: October 24th, 2011 at 7:26 am →

   so cute!

4. Annie responds:
   Posted: October 24th, 2011 at 8:01 am →

   Using kid’s drawings for ornaments is a super idea!

5. Cinnamon responds:
   Posted: October 24th, 2011 at 8:05 am →

   I love this idea! I don’t know what’s better, the fact it’s make by a little one, or that it’s a chicken. Love it.

6. Tabitha responds:
   Posted: October 24th, 2011 at 9:09 am →

   Chickens!

7. Cat responds:
   Posted: October 24th, 2011 at 11:19 am →

   it is so very nice ! and wonderful for the children to keep their art productions as well ! we’ll try this at home !

8. Silvia responds:
   Posted: October 24th, 2011 at 11:27 am →

   They’re so funny!!

9. Shannon O. responds:
   Posted: October 24th, 2011 at 11:47 am →

   This is a great idea.

10. Heidi Anderson responds:
    Posted: October 24th, 2011 at 2:46 pm →

    This is a fabulous idea! love them and can’t wait to try some of my own.

11. Ramona responds:
    Posted: October 24th, 2011 at 3:03 pm →

    I have a friend who loves chickens. I have to make her this ornament.

12. Christine responds:
    Posted: October 24th, 2011 at 3:53 pm →

    Those are great.

13. Peggy Grow responds:
    Posted: October 24th, 2011 at 3:54 pm →

    Soooo cute! My two girls call my dad “Grandpa Chicken” (that’s a long story) so this is perfect for them to stitch up for him for Christmas! Thanks!

14. Jamie responds:
    Posted: October 24th, 2011 at 5:17 pm →

    So charming. I love embroidery and this is a perfect use for my grandchildren’s drawings. Thank you!

15. Jessica responds:
    Posted: October 24th, 2011 at 6:25 pm →

    This is such a great idea!

16. MarciaW responds:
    Posted: October 24th, 2011 at 7:05 pm →

    My mother loves chickens and this ornament. Thanks for the project.

17. Judi responds:
    Posted: October 25th, 2011 at 2:46 pm →

    I love the idea of using a child’s sketch to make embroidered ornaments! We’re definitely going to use this idea this year My kids can draw the pictures and I will turn them into a permanent keepsake ornament… genius!

18. Jo responds:
    Posted: October 26th, 2011 at 10:45 am →

    I love these! Totally want some!

19. Ginger responds:
    Posted: October 26th, 2011 at 6:33 pm →

    cute!

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