12 Weeks of Christmas 2019 Challenge| FAQ
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!
Yes
Yes! I’m a newbie, but I am willing to try!
Yes I would like to take part in the 12days of Christmas
Yes it will be good to get back into making ornaments after a 12 month break
Yes! Loved this last year and looking forward to this year’s challenge!
Yes I am going to try. Have not made all of the patterns, but that will be part of the fun.
Yes!
YES! I want to do this. It looks like a fun challenge ?
Yes
yes I am totally brand new but going to give it a try.
How can I purchase the box of push pins
Amazon has the pins cheap for a large container. If the pins are not available through the ornaments girl website
Yes
Yes, I would like to.
Yes, I would love to participate in the 12 week ornament challenge!
yes excited!!
Yes I would like to participate!
I want to do this Ornament set!Aounds like fun!
The post Oct 1, 2018 but I’m assuming you mean September 30, 2019? And I’ll be trying to keep up with y’all ?
Yes, I would like to participate in the challenge.
Yes, I’m doing the challenge can’t wait!!!
Yes, I would love to do this challenge.
Yes. I will be doing the 2019 Ornaments Challenge.
Yes
I Love the Challenge last year. Looking forward to it this time also. Will be Fun..
Yes, I plan to do the 2019 challenge. Have my fabric ordered!
Yes, I want to take part in the challenge.
Yes, I would love to participate in the challenge.
Thank you!!!
Dawn P.
Yes, I would love to join the challenge.
Thank you.
Yes! Loved doing the ornaments last year ??
Yes! Excited to participate in the 2019 Christmas ornament challenge!!
Yes, am excited to participate. Thank you for this offering
yes!!!!!
I will give it my best try. Sounds like fun.
Yes, I want to do it he 12 week Christmas challenge!
Yes, I’ve already begun.
Yes, please.
Karon Lamb
September 27, 2019
Yes I would like to join in the challenge.
Yes
Yeah I’ll be in Dublin Ireland and get my fabric at a store and named Hickes. Looking forward to it yeah several people in Ireland want the ones I made from my kits. Hugs to you
September 28, 2019
I would love to do the challenge. It’s a great idea!
Thanks for doing this!
Yes
Yes, I will be joining in on the 12 week challenge.
I want to try! Didn’t do this before so maybe I can do it this time.
Yes. Going to try this!!!
Yes I am going to try this but I will be getting a late start. My daughter had her baby girl (Mackenzie, 6 lbs, 18 inches) a few weeks early (due 10/12) on September 23rd. I had to travel to NJ for a couple of weeks to help her out. I will post my material very soon and hope to get started when I get some free time.
I’m hoping to be able to keep up this year. That’s probably wishful thinking, but a challenge will motivate me
Congratulations!
Yes, this will be a great motivator to get my Christmas gifts done.
Yes, last year was fun!
Yes, I can’t wait.
Yes, can’t wait.
Yes
Yes! Love the idea. Can’t wait to start.
So excited to be part of this year’s challenge!
looking forward to trying this years challenge
Do we make all of the ornaments out of the same material?
Hi Debby… Yes. :) And at the end, you’ll have a matching set of ornaments, all made with different patterns.
Yes, thanks,
yes I will be joining in as well!!!
Yes I will be joining
Yes please would love to participate. Hopefully l will keep up
Where can I buy this fabric? Love it.
Where can I buy this fabric?
Not sure if I’ll be able to keep up, but I’m going to give it a try!
Not sure if I’ll be able to keep up, but I’m going to give it a try!
I would love to join the challenge. I’ll try to make all the patterns. I’ll have great fun whilst trying.
Yes, I will be joining the challenge.