12 Weeks of Christmas 2025 Challenge| FAQ
We always get some questions about the 12 Weeks of Christmas Challenge. 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?
We DO plan to do other challenges in the future (mini ones).
But, 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 on Monday, September 29th, I'll send you an email telling you what that week's challenge pattern is, and I'll show you photos of mine and my team's, 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?
You'll have 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 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 (See a breakdown of exactly what you'll need, right HERE.)
4. Whatever embellishments you'd like to use for all 12 ornaments.
5. Each week's 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 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. (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 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. :) )
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, yes!!!
I’m so glad you’re going to be doing the challenge with us this year Rosemarie!
Yes I will be joining the challenge.
Yay! I’m so glad you’re going to be pinning along with us Kelli!
I’m here and ready !!
I’m so glad you’re excited to get started Kelley!
Yes Please!!!!
Yay! We’re so excited Karrie!
Can’t wait!! I never get to make the ornaments the day you all do them, but I eventually get them made!
Yes wouldn’t miss it. I use it for a Christmas gift every year
Absolutely, my pleasure. Thank you for giving so much of your time to present and organize this fun event every year.
We always have so much fun Kathryn!
Yes I m in
Awesome! I’m so glad you’re going to be pinning along with us!
YES! I’m doing the ornament challenge!
Yay Carmen! We’re so glad you’re going to be pinning along with us!
Yes I enjoy these challenges.
I’m glad you’re going to be ornament with us Marilyn!
Yes please!
Yes please!!
Glad you’ll be joining us Deb! It’s going to be a blast!
YES!!
I’m so glad you’re going to be ornament-ing with us Diana!
I can’t wait! I went through my stash of foam and Ihave all the ones needed except for week 12. Thanks for the fun and the memories!
Perfect! You’re ready to get started!
Yes!
Yay! I’m so glad to hear that!
Yes! Yes! Yes!
I can’t wait o see your ornaments Sandy!
Yes, I’ll try the challenge
Yes, I’ll try the challenge
yes i gladly join in for the 12 week Challenge.
I’m so glad Joanne! It is going to be so much fun!
Yes. Looking forward to it.
I’m so glad to hear that Renee!
Yes, I am doing the challenge. Looking forward to it?
I’m so glad to hear you’re excited to get pinning with us!
Yes I would love to try these
I’m so glad to hear that! It is going to be so much fun!
Will there be a bundle of styrofoam shapes. I’m from Australia, and recently we have lost the shops who had styrofoam, we don’t see the shapes you have. I have my fabric. So looking forward to starting.
Hi Sharron, I’m so sorry to hear you lost your foam source! We are not offering a foam bundle for the first 11 weeks of the challenge, but the foam you will need is listed here https://theornamentgirl.com/blog/ornament-challenges/2025-supply-list/
There will be a foam bundle available for week 12 that will go along with the release of our brand new patterns!
If you have any other questions, please let me know. I’m always happy to help!
“YES! I’m doing the ornament challenge!”
Can’t wait to start the challenge.
We’re so glad you’re going to be pinning along with us Barbara!
Yes
I’m so glad to hear that Susan!
I just found out that I will not be able to participate in the challenge today, even though I signed up for it. I have a conflict that I didn’t see before and it conflicts exactly with your video presentation. Will I still be able to access the video and instructions of the challenge afterwards? Will you send out a link?
Hi Penni, yes! We will make sure the replay is available for you. I’m so sorry you won’t be able to join us, but I hope you love the replay!
Yes
I’m so glad you’re going to making the ornaments with us this year!
Yes, I am doing the challenge!
Yay! I’m so glad you’ll be pinning along with us!
Yes, yes
I’m so glad you’ll be joining us!