We've had a few questions come in since I announced the 12 Weeks of Christmas Challenge the other day. So, here are some answers for ya!

Do I have to sign up for this?

Nopers! It's something you can choose to participate in (or not), you do not need to carve anything into a stone tablet, nor do you have to commit to anything. You can even join us for just a few of them if you want.

It's just for fun! :)

Will there be a new challenge every month?

No. We've been brainstorming other challenge ideas for other times of the year, but nothing is concrete yet.

Also, this one challenge will take place over about 3 months, taking us right up through Christmas (making this a good time to make some Christmas gifts!). The challenge is to make 1 ornament each week for 12 weeks.

How will this work?

Each week, starting next Monday, October 1st, 2018, I'll send you an email telling you what that week's challenge pattern is, and I'll show you photos of mine to hopefully inspire you and give you some ideas.

(Not on my email list yet? Well, what are you waiting for? Join me RIGHT HERE. <-- psst. Joining my email list gets you a free video workshop!)

When you make each week's ornament, you can share it with me (& all the other participants) on Instagram using the hashtag #OrnamentGirlsChallenge (and if you're an OG club member, please also share in our private group!)

How much does it cost?

The only cost is the cost of your supplies, and if you choose to buy any of the patterns that you may not already have.

What will you need?

In order to make all 12 ornaments, you will need...

1. About 2 to 2-1/2 yards EACH of three different fabrics (this is an approximation - you may use slightly different amounts depending on how you arrange your fabrics on your own ornaments. You can get a little extra if you want to be on the safe side!)

****I recommend 3 fabrics that contrast highly with each other. (I've got some examples at the end of this post)****

2. A LOT of straight pins. I would go ahead and buy yourself a nice big one pound box from HERE.

3. Twelve 3" round foam balls.

4. Whatever embellishments you'd like to use for all 12 ornaments.

5. Each week's pattern (hint: the first week will be the FREE Basic Star pattern)

What if I don't yet own each week's pattern?

I don't want to leave anyone out, so in order to make this as accessible as possible for everyone to make along with me, each week's pattern will be available at a very special deal! The special price will be for 2 days only each week, on that week's pattern. I'll send you a link to each week's special deal when I send you your weekly challenge email. (So make sure you're on my email list!)

Each week's email will say [Ornament Challenge Week #] in the subject line so you can spot it easily!

(If you've never tried one of my patterns before.... they are FOOLPROOF. And many of them come with full-length videos, too. So, no worries.. you WILL be able to make these ornaments along with me. :) )

Should I cut out lots of little 2x3" rectangles ahead of time?

I wouldn't!

While it's true that MANY of the patterns use 2x3s, there are also other sizes... and on top of that, I can't tell you exactly how to cut everything because I don't know what order/arrangement/etc you'll be using for your own ornaments.

I don't want you to wind up with waste, or too many 2x3s, and then you getting really mad at me. ;)

If you just REALLY want to cut something out ahead of time, I would say cut maybe an eighth of a yard of each of your 3 fabrics into 2x3" rectangles.

What if I get behind?

Please don't worry about that! I don't want this to feel like a race or be stressful. It is just for fun. So, if you get behind, it's totally okay. In fact, the worst that can happen is you only make a couple ornaments... which would still be pretty wonderful, right?

Where do I share my ornament pics with the Ornament Girls Community?

I'm glad you asked!

You can share on Instagram, using the hashtag #OrnamentGirlsChallenge

and/or....

if you're an Ornament Girl Member, please post it in our private FB group!

So.. will you be joining us?

If so, please comment below and say "YES! I'm doing the ornament challenge!" It will just take you a few seconds, and I really want to hear from you!

81 Comments

  1. Hopeful to finish on October 6, 2019 at 8:20 am

    Yes

    • Linda kay jones on January 30, 2020 at 5:09 am

      Linda kay Jones
      12 week Christmas challenge #1
      Week 1.

      • Anonymous on January 30, 2020 at 5:14 am

        Linda kay Jones
        Week 1 challenge #1

      • Anonymous on January 30, 2020 at 5:30 am

        LindaKayJones

  2. Carla on October 8, 2019 at 1:31 pm

    Yes!

    • Dona on November 3, 2019 at 8:14 am

      Yes, I want to do this challenge. Is it possible to get patterns/videos that have already been posted? I would like to start from the beginning if possible.

  3. Lucia Nava on October 9, 2019 at 12:38 am

    Yes I m doing the ornament chellange.

  4. Patricia Evers on October 9, 2019 at 10:15 am

    Yes I would like to do the challenge.

  5. Margaret Yani on October 12, 2019 at 9:15 pm

    Yes I am going to try and do it.

  6. Sherri on October 17, 2019 at 9:23 am

    Yes! I want to do the ornament challenge!!!

  7. Teresa Hunsinger on November 11, 2019 at 9:20 am

    I will be trying to make some.
    Thank you

  8. Judith Craycraft on November 14, 2019 at 2:56 pm

    YES! I’m doing the ornament challenge!”

  9. Sally Dukes on November 17, 2019 at 11:08 am

    Yes I want to do the ornament challenge. It’s November 17. May I have details for all of the challenges. I don’t have any patterns, so how do I get the ones I’ve missed and the videos? hanks

  10. Edith on November 22, 2019 at 10:04 am

    Yes… I cant wait

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