We're beginning the 2023 Ornament Girls Challenge soon!
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 a generous approximation - you may use slightly different amounts depending on how you arrange your fabrics on your own ornaments. We've been told each year that many of you have some left over when you start with this amount, but we're just trying to err on the safe side.)
****I recommend 3 fabrics that contrast highly with each other.****
2. A LOT of straight pins. I would go ahead and buy yourself a nice big one pound box from HERE.
3. Foam. Okay, so during the first few challenges, I didn't give this info out ahead of time (because I didn't always have the whole thing planned out that far in advance lol).... but right now, I can give you an almost-definite foam list for the first 11 weeks.
But, as we've done every year, the 12th week will coincide with our big bundle of NEW PATTERNS - and just like last year, there will be SEVERAL new patterns to choose from.
And of course, I have no idea which patterns you'll pick, or if you'll even want to purchase the bundle at all (but it's awesome, so I think you will!)
So, let me break this down for you the best I can...
(Note: All of the lined-ball recommendations below can be drawn on by you! Due to ever-changing supply availability, we may not always have our pre-lined foam available each week. But, we DO have all the resources to show you how to do this yourself.)
Weeks 1-11, you'll need:
- 5 - 3" Balls (where 8 lines would be very helpful)
- 1 - 3" Balls (where 6 lines would be very helpful)
- 1 - 3" Balls (where 5 lines would be very helpful)
- 1 - 3" Balls (where 4 lines would be very helpful)
- 2 - Large Hemi
- 1 - Disc
Week 12: ANY (or all) of the following:
- 2 - 3" Balls (where 6 lines would be very helpful)
- 1 - 3" Balls (where 5 lines would be very helpful)
- 1 - Wedge
- 1 - Cube
(Wait til you see this year's Bundle! We DO plan to have another special Foam Bundle available in December for this.)
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 you 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 one week only, 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.
Also, please note, that the first week's pattern is FREE.
Be sure you're on my email list so you can get each week's Challenge Email! 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 our 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. :) )
So.. will you join me for this? Comment below and let me know.
It's gonna be fun!
I’m in again.
Had so much fun last year, can’t wait to get started again this year.
Oh a definite yes, looking forward to make more ornaments.
I’m in
It’s going to be my first time participating in the challenge. Pretty excited to start. Already have my fabric.
Count me in!
I’m in
I’m in!
I’m in! So excited to see what you have in store for us this year!!
oh yes
Oh a definite yes, looking forward to make more ornaments.
I’m in!
Absolutely Staci, looking forward to it.??
My first time joining the challenge. I really enjoy making these ornaments. Looking forward to the challenge!
Yes. Always in.
I’m in, I’ve had my fabric for over a month now! This year I will going to the dogs, so to speak…… Thanks for posting the foam needed.
Count me in!
I am in.
Sounds like lots of fun. I Love your Challenges.
Please count me in – definitely something exciting to strive for!
I love a challenge!! I love rying new ornaments! I’m in!
I’m in again! Can’t wait!!! I love doing these!! It is sooo much!
Looking forward to it
Yes. Will be my 3rd challenge
Can’t wait!
I’m so excited! Really gonna try to keep up this year!!!
This will be my first time and I am so excited!!!!!
Yes I will be joining you again. I enjoy seeing them all at the end of the challenge.
Y. E. S.
I’m excited !!!
I’m so in! It’s my first time and I’m really excited!
Can’t wait!
I’m in–I work at a fireplace shop so of course winter is our busiest season so I will as usual be running late! I already have my fabrics!
i am in!!!
Count me in.
Count me in again
So excited, I’ve been ready since July!!
I am totally in
I’m definitely there. Whoo hoo
I love these challenges and even tho I rarely finish the entire thing it’s still a lot of fun so I’m in!
First time for me and I’m excited to get started!!!
Definitely in!
I’m in!!!
I’m in. My first time
I just love the challenges (even when life throws you a curve ball). You ladies have been so kind to help me. I love the material you have shown ( I guess they are the ones you will be using for the challenge). I will endeavor to get similar ones. Oh, what fun!!! This way I will be able to get the fabric and to be able to start right away when the challenge begins! I think you are the best and I really enjoy spending time on this.
Yes ma’am!!!!!
I’m in again
I’m in. Have so much fun with these challenges
I’m in. These challenges are lots of fun
I’m all in and looking forward to it.
Excited to give this a try!
I’m planning on it!
Looking forward to seeing the ornaments that the OG Team creates, to being able to purchase patterns, I may not own, at a reduced price and specifically the pattern/foam bundle. :)
I’m planning on it
I’ll give it a try?
This is my first year and I’m all in on this. Gotta find my fabric. Woo hoo!!!!
I’m in thank you can’t wait first time for this
I will join