DLTK's Holiday Activities
Ribbon Christmas Tree Ornament

I've heard these called a "Ribbon Pinecone Ornament".  They're very pretty, but take a bit of patience to create.
 

Materials:

• 3 yards 7/8-inch-wide ribbon (I used felt ribbon, but you could use satin or some other type -- you need a kind that lies flat.  Do not use wired ribbon)
   
• 3-inch egg-shaped Styrofoam ball
   
• 110 1/2-inch sequin pins
   
• 20-inch length of 1/4-inch-wide ribbon
   
• 2-inch pearl-head hat pin
   

Instructions:

• Cut 7/8-inch ribbon into 55 1-3/4-inch lengths.
   
• Fold top right corner and top left corner of each length down to meet in center of bottom edge of ribbon to create a triangle.
   
• Starting at narrow (bottom) end of egg, position triangle with the edges facing inward (so you just see a solid triangle).
   
  • Pin in place, using one pin at each top corner.
     
  • Continue with other triangles, overlapping slightly, to completely cover egg.
     
• Loosely loop 1/4-inch ribbon back and forth to create a hanger.  Use hat pin or hot glue gun to attach to top of ornament.
   
• You can see that on my ornament, we hot glued a mouse and a few small decorative pinecones onto the top for added decoration.  This is not necessary, but it is cute.

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