Repurposed: Curtain-rings to Tree Ornaments #1

[Mickey]

Since we are making Christmas less about buying and more about personalising gifts and I used these to make personalised decorations for friends and family. I wrap them up in some chiffon fabric (€1.00 in Lidl for a good sized sheet) and tie with a ribbon.

The rings I painted various colours with matchpots I found in Woodies for 10 cent each (so the whole tub I have cost €1.80), the rings I have spare because I prefer tab top curtains (less fiddly than curtain hooks and such), the ribbon I have in my craft supplies much of which was gifted to me by the most generous fellow JT'er (Raisincake - THANKS A BILLION my dear friend :o)).

We spent some time together doing crafty gifts the other day and had the best time with the kids :o)

I wrote each person's name on the front and wrote out Merry Christmas on some, a scripture verse on others. The one's my daughter asked me to make for her friends in 1st year seem to have gone down a treat and they all wanted to know where she bought them and how she could possibly have found ones with their nicknames on. Hope you like.

Also, check out Tessiebear's handiwork...here:
http://www.jumbletown.ie/forums/showthread.php?t=72886

[Sabrinabray]

Very nice Mickey! Hat off to u. I am not crafty at all and marvel at what can be done with time, patience and imagination!

Happy Chrismtas to u and all urs x

[Mickey]

Very nice Mickey! Hat off to u. I am not crafty at all and marvel at what can be done with time, patience and imagination!

Happy Chrismtas to u and all urs x

Thank you so much. Every blessing to you and your family and to everyone here on Jumbletown. Have a very blessed Christmas and a wonderful NEw Year :o)

[gillo]

Such a simple idea, and yet so effective! Your decs are really lovely, God bless your imagination. Merry Christmas, gillo

[ghendy]

Hi there,
These are really lovely and the fact that you spent time making them yourself makes them all the more special. A lovely idea.
Have a very Happy Christmas
Ghendy

[MandyD]

They're really lovely gifts, Mickey! Fair play to you.

[Bettybooboopbedoop]

Well Done. They look brilliant. Very good idea as i'm sure lots of people have these lying around.
Have a Great Christmas x

[noni]

They are really lovely, how did you manage to write so neatly on them?

Well done!

[marylamb]

Well done Mickey, so imaginative, and creative, I have thrown so many of these in the bin, would never have thought of such a lovely idea. Great for kids to make on a rainy day, and give to loved ones as pressies. Best wishes to you and everyone on JT for Christmas and New Year, and many thanks to all that I have received beautiful items from during the year. :~) XX

[paprika]

Wow, Mickey, these are absolutely fabolous!!
Does anyone have spare curtain rings... :)

Regards,
p

[Bubbles2]

Well done Mickey they are really lovely - I have lots of black metal ones and I am looking at them in a different light now, must put on my thinking cap - any ideas Mickey? Anyone wanting some black metal curtain rings?

[biker chick]

ooohhh id love some of these in high school musical & bob the builder for my children what a fab idea well done............merry christmas lol xxxx

[bluecurlygirl]

Well done Mickey, they're absolutely gorgeous and I love the idea of writing your daughter's friends nicknames on them! It's that extra touch that can't be shop-bought. That's why I love handmade stuff! I have some spare rings too in a bag and I'll be doing something with them after Christmas now. Thanks a million. Happy Christmas to you Mickey and all your family too. Hope Santa brings lots!

Emer

[Linn]

Thats a brillant idea. So inexpensive and yet the look so expensive. Thats a great idea for next christmas. My brains already in thought mode for 2009 lol.

[unapam]

Absolutely fabulous! Another idea I am going to nick...and so is your mirror and chair. Well done!

[Mickey]

Well done Mickey they are really lovely - I have lots of black metal ones and I am looking at them in a different light now, must put on my thinking cap - any ideas Mickey? Anyone wanting some black metal curtain rings?

Thanks for your comments guys - does the heart good to be encouraged :o)

How about using metallic markers? or White pens? Make a mobile with prayers/wishes/memories/quotes/scripture verses. Not for above a crib mind you - there'd be murder if one dropped off :oP

I was thinking of using modern floral ideas and using for birthdays ...

And a very blessed Christmas to you and all your families as well :o)

[daire2k2]

i may not have seen this in time for 2008 (and i wouldnt mind but i have a load of them, wooden and metal!) but i know what will be on my tree for 2009, what a lovely idea!!!! well done!!!

[goodasnew]

What a novel idea!!! I have tonnes of these rings... I'm going to steal your idea and make gorgeous decs for Christmas!!!!! Maybe even an Easter tree!!

[eco chick]

i've got a great idea thanks to you. i use them for pot pourri holders. smells great

[Athy55]

Fantastic idea! I've already added it to list of activities we do in the 'special needs' centre where I work. We will do them for our Christmas Fair in 09. Thanks for the idea.

[vintagefan]

These are just fabulous. Have a bunch of these and was going to get rid of them but not now! Excellent work and thanks for the inspiration.

[unapam]

I have just found a bag of these curtain rings in my shed. I can't wait to try out this idea on them. Mega! (Yes, I know it's only May, but a gal has got to be ready)

[unapam]

I have decided to kick off this year's Green Christmas by bumping up this great idea from last year. It's time to get the thinking hats on and come up with ideas for repurposed, recyled Christmas presents and decorations.
So BUMP!

[daire2k2]

well done unapam, I had quite forgotten about these... anyone else got any ideas? :) I made home made comunion bombonieri (kinda like wedding favours that the Italians use for all important occassions), its not quite repurposing as craft ideas, but cost a hell of a lot less than if I had bought em... I must put em up and see if anyone can find a way to make em christmassy....

[chaise]

I love that idea, you are very creative. I have lots of curtain rings in my attic.

Catherine