Felt gingerbread ornaments | How About Orange

November 17, 2009

Felt gingerbread ornaments

Friday's Chicago Craft Social was lots of fun. The theme was handmade gifts and holiday decorations, like these felt gingerbread ornaments. I made this half-eaten gingerbread man using Elsie Marley's free pattern, available here. These tiny houses are based on Betz White's design in the e-book Crafty Tree Trimmings: Six Festive Holiday Ornaments to Make, for sale right here.

30 comments:

Grandma G said...

Gee, I saw that gingerbread man somewhere before and thought he was sooo cute! The houses are really cute, too. Sure wish I could've been there making fun stuff, too!

Cat said...

I saw those gingerbread ornaments at a different craft fair this weekend in OC . . . I wonder if someone copied someone . . . or similar ideas. Kinda funny

Jessica Jones said...

Well, both of those templates are available to the public online, so it makes sense. Though I don't know if their creators allow people to make the things and then sell them at craft fairs. You'd have to look for usage guidelines on the templates.

Christy Amular said...

i made that half eaten gingerbread boy ornament for our christmas tree last year and it was a hit!

kimhoay said...

The gingerman it too cute! Classic touch!

Jenny said...

They are so sweet!

3Ms +1N said...

that's awesome- a half eaten gingerbread cookie :) hee hee- just another thing I now really want to make. Thanks for sharing yet another one! ;)

Angela said...

One look at him and "Not my gum drop buttons" popped out of my mouth.
...everyone at work is looking at me now...

chess said...

Those ornaments are pretty cool especially those houses. I would love to make some ornaments as cute as that. Wish me luck :)

Lexi said...

TOO cute!!!! I just love that gingerman

Erin @ SYL: Slipcover Your Life said...

Hahaha LOVE the half eaten gingerman... Thinking someone needs to get it for Christmas this year!

Meghan said...

The craft social was so fun! I made the gingerbread house ornament. It was the only thing I got around to doing because it surprisingly takes quite a bit of time. Worth it, though. I can't wait for the next social!

JLR Designs said...

LOVE the gingerbread man!

Cat Sitter in the City said...

I love the gingerbread man. This post brings back memories of sitting at the kitchen table with my mother making our own ornaments.

Deven said...

I love your gingerbread man! That would be prefect to go along with a reading of the story! My kidlets will love it.

Unknown said...

these are so cute. love the bite mark. i'm going to have to get crafting.

Jessica said...

Haha, love the gingerbread man. Maybe branch out and create a whole collection of half-eaten cookie men...I'd buy it...

Laura Bray said...

Darling & Hilarious. What more do you need in ornaments?

urban craft said...

oh, the gingerbread man is so rad! I foresee one hanging from my tree this year and maybe some of my family's too. You said these were a quick stitch, right?

* said...

this half eaten gingerbread ornament made my day. it's the funniest thing...maybe ever!

Mindee said...

That gingerbread! The look on his face! :) So very, very cute!

laila@sparklefairy.com said...

Very cute gingerman, i always visit your site, its so cute, keep up the great work, i added your link to my site!

rachel awes said...

love those sweet houses!!!

Anna M. said...

Oh the poor gingerbread man. He looks so scared yet still so cute.

featherbed said...

hilarious little man!! I want to make one!!

Dois Cafés said...

look that... adorable!!! :)

rocknrolla said...

i cracked up when i saw this. i should make some and hang them on the tree next to my late mother's perfect ones.
http://crafty.littlerockmamas.com/index.php/2009/12/03/half-eaten-gin…d-man-ornament/

pattyb said...

I love the gingerbread guy...that is so funny. Glad to see you at Fiskateers board...great projects.

Anonymous said...

These are just adorable, I love that the gingerbread man has a bit or two out of him, the houses are cute too.

PS I found you via the Fiskateer board, I am Fiskateer #2264.

Young Wifey said...

I love the bitten gingerbread man.