Mini Hoop Ornament
by Becky Roberts
Make a chalk board ornament with an embroidery hoop frame.
Supplies
- 3” embroidery hoop (purchased from etsy seller CraftyWoolFelt) Burlap (6” square)
- Black cardstock (Fun Stamper’s Journey Black Licorice, Candy Apple, and Whip Cream cardstock used here)
- Embossing ink (FSJ Clear Pigment Ink and Refill used here)
- White ink (FSJ Whip Cream Ink used here)
- Stamps (FSJ Tea Time, Tag Elements (words), Holiday Wishes (holly) sets used here)
- Circle punch or die (FSJ Journey Circles, For You (tag), and 1/16” Hole Punch used here)
- White embossing powder
- Heat tool
- Adhesives (FSJ Craft Glue, Journey Glue Dots, and Journey Foam Squares used here)
- Trim (Red Pompom Trim used here)
- Other supplies as needed to complete the project (used here: FSJ Green Olive, and Candy Apple inks; PanPastel Colorless Blender, Journey Licorice Twist Twine, Journey Blending Brush, trimmer)
Step-by-Step
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Step 1
Unscrew the embroidery hoop so you can separate the 2 hoops. Cut about a 6” square piece of burlap. Place the smaller piece of the hoop under the burlap and the larger piece on top. Sandwich together, trapping the burlap in between. Tighten the hoop.
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Turn the hoop over and trim the excess burlap off with scissors.
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Step 2
Cut a circle of black cardstock using a die that is about 2-1/4” in diameter. Prepare the piece for embossing. Stamp with embossing ink and emboss with white embossing powder.
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Step 3
Add extra details as needed by brushing embossing ink onto the image. Sprinkle with white embossing powder and heat set.
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Step 4
Using an old washcloth or dry brush, lightly smear white ink across the black to make it look more like a chalkboard. This step is optional.
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Embellish the panel as desired.
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Step 5
Use either Foam Squares or Glue Dots to adhere the circle to the embroidery hoop.
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Step 6
Lay a strip of double-sided tape around the outside of the hoop. Peel the white backing off, exposing the adhesive. Adhere the trim to the ornament.
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Step 7
Complete the project.
Video!
Variations
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For a different look, create a rosette. Cut cardstock to 12” x 1-1/4” and score every 1/4”. Fold the piece accordion style and adhere it end to end in a circle, then press it down flat to create the rosette. For complete instructions on creating a rosette, click HERE. Embellish as desired.
Your Turn
You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Mini Hoop Ornament. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!
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Questions and Comments
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Keep up the good work, and I'm glad to have stumbled upon you.
Renee D. B.
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