“Two Hearts” Kimekomi Ornament Video

Posted By: Alyx on January 24th, 2012

Here’s a easy ornament for Valentine’s Day.

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Combination 8 Glitter Ornament

Posted By: Alyx on August 10th, 2011

Several weeks ago I posted my “Flower Garden” Kimekomi Orament Video which showed you how you can create interesting kimekomi designs with the temari combination 8 division. These combination divisions are not just reserved for temari and kimekomi ornaments. You can also create great sequins and glitter ornaments.

Tools & Materials Needed:

ballpoint pen
tape measure
glue
drafting

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Blue Fuzzies Video

Posted By: Alyx on June 8th, 2011

This week inspiration struck when I stumbled upon a sale in the gift wrap section of some random store I was walking through. I found this cute fuzzy blue metallic slightly elastic cord. It gives a fun texture to a very simple kimekomi ball. The gift wrap aisle is always a great

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Hearts and Diamonds

Posted By: Alyx on January 31st, 2011

Here’s another design from Suess and Hewitt’s book Japanese Kimekomi.

I added the sequins, beads and bow to give it my own special flair.

I don’t own the rights to this design and so I’m not going to tell you how to make it. I will however encourage you to take a look at

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“Random Hearts” Valentine’s Ornament

Posted By: Alyx on January 27th, 2011

Materials and Tools Needed:

ball point pen
craft glue

3 inch smooth foam ball
15/0 clear iridescent seed beads*
3/4 inch sequin pins*
clear iridescent glitter glue
red, pink and white ribbon

I used 9mm red and pink, and 4mm white.

five pearl topped corsage pins
eight 5mm pearl beads
heart shaped sequins of different shape sizes and color

I used the Valentine Mix* from

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