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!
Yes for 1st time.
Yes please!!
Yes! I can’t wait!
I’m gonna give it a try.
I’m in
Yeah! Im súper excited for this! This is how I got a lot of patterns, the special price is so amazing! Looking forward to the new bundle also!
I’m in. Can’t wait:)
You know I’m in!!
Yes. Hopefully I will be able to get more of them done this year.
I’ll be joining in on the fun for the third time. Might even do 2 sets this year. I’ve always enjoyed the challenge and look forward to the start every year .
I’m in as usual. But going a bit rogue….show everyone a bit later.
I’m in. its a lot of fun! Been in since started 2018!
I’m in! I say this every year…but this year maybe it’ll happen as I’m doing mostly hemis as I’ve done cross stitch pics for the flat side lol!
I’m in. lot’s of fun been in since 2018
Gonna try it!
I am very excited to do this! I started in 2021 and love giving them away as Christmas gifts.
Thank you Staci
Yes, count me in! Second challenge for me to participate in.
I’m in ????
I’m in
Yes
Yes I am. This will be for the 6th time!!
I’m in first time
this will be my 3rd time.
Count me in!!!
I Plan on it. Looking forward to new patterns and the bundle?
I’m in
I’d love to try this !
Can’t wait to get started
I really want to try this!!!
Yes, this sounds like fun! Challenges with a deadline are perfect for me.
I am in too
I’m ready to try a new challenge and looking forward to a set that matches!?????
Oh yes
Yes
Can’t wait to get started
Yes I’m in
I’m in, so excited! I love it and have been waiting for this. Thank you.
I’m in
I’m in.
Looking forward to the Christmas Challenge and new patterns!
Yes I’m in. So excited
Yes. First time in the challenge for me!
I plan to join the challenge. I have enjoyed it the last two years.
I’m in
So looking forward to my 5th challenge. I need to make a decision about my fabric. I have always done red, white and green, This year I think I may go Purple or Delft Blue. I also use the number charms I get from wish.com to remind me of the year. I started this in 2019.
I would love to do this.
I’m in
Looking forward to it!
1st timer, can’t wait!! ?
Can’t wait! Third year for me.
Sure, I will do it!
Yes! Looking forward to it
Yep i’ll join you this will be my first time
I will be there!
Was thinking just this morning that it was almost time!
I’m going to give it a try. Out of town until Oct 1st so will be behind until I get home.
Definitely a YES. I have been doing these since the first challenge. Great fun looking at everyone’s ornaments.