

Hi, I’m Lauren Wright from Molly and Mama, and I’m so excited to be bringing you this tutorial to make these sweet but simple fabric covered Christmas baubles (fabric ornaments).
I love collecting fabric scraps, especially those tiny little leftover pieces that are too preciousto be discarded.It’s usually around the holidaysthat I like to get crafty and dream up waysto makeuseof them. This supersimple,no-sew projectisanidealChristmas craft! Read onfor the easy-to-follow instructions
1. Ensure your fabric scraps are pressed flat. Trim them into small pieces no bigger than1 inch long. Oddly shaped triangle scraps work really well! Remove any loose threads.
2. If your bauble has a removable screw-on top, set it aside now.
3. If possible, place the bauble on your finger to help hold it steady while you’re applying glue and fabric. Using the paintbrush, coat a small area at the base of the bauble with Mod Podge or glue, and place one fabric scrap in position.
4. Position the next scrap beside it, being sure to overlap the fabric edges slightly. It’s best to put lighter fabrics down first, and darker fabrics overlapped beside them, so there’s no ‘show through’ of the darker fabric prints.
5. Continue with this process of adding glue and scraps until the entire bauble is covered.
NOTE: For baubles with a screw-on top, be sure to keep this area free from glue or fabric.
6. Evenly coat the entire fabric bauble with another thin layer of Mod Podge or glue. Then don’t forget to wash that paintbrush right away!
7. Hang the bauble up or sit it on its opening to allow it to dry completely. Once dry, you may also like to add a layer of varnish for a glossier finish.
8. Reattach the bauble top.
9. Cut the ribbon length in half. Make a hanging loop with one length. Thread it through the hole at the top of the bauble and tie a knot. Trim the ends and heat seal them if you wish.
10. Thread the remaining length through the same hole and tie a decorative bow. Again, trim and heat seal the ends.
11. Your bauble is all ready for trimming the tree!
To receive a free downloadable PDF pattern for this project, click HERE . It will arrive in your inbox right away.
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Lea
Cute!!!
Elizabeth Chappell
LeaAren’t they super fun?!
Elaine Skeen
where did you find these screw on top plastic ornaments? so much nicer than ones I’ve seen. Love the idea of scrappy ornament — I have plenty of scrape!!
thank you!!
Merriest Christmas
Elizabeth Chappell
Elaine SkeenI’m not sure where Lauren go them. They are super cute aren’t they?
ingridmijares
Bello resultado! Gracias por compartir.
Elizabeth Chappell
ingridmijaresI’m so glad you liked it!!
alys
I tried on three diferejnt occaions to obtain the free PDF for the scrappy ornament with no luck.
Elizabeth Chappell
alysBe sure to check your spam folder. I just tried the link and the PDF was sent to me spam folder.