We're beginning the 2025 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:
- (4) 3" Balls (where 8 lines would be very helpful)
- (1) 3" Balls (where 6 lines would be very helpful)
- (2) 3" Ball (where 5 lines would be very helpful)
- (2) 4" Hemi
- (2) 3 x 3 x 2" Cubes
- *optional: (1) 3-1/4" Bell (in place of a 5-lined ball if you choose)
Week 12: ANY (or all) of the following:
- (2) 3" Balls (where 8 lines would be very helpful)
- (1) 3" Balls (where 6 lines would be very helpful)
- (1) 4" Hemi
- (1) 3 x 3 x 2" 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 I want to try this year
Yes, I am in. Love these challenges.
Count me in! Looking forward to it as always.
+Looking forward to the challenge!
Sounds like a lot of fun. Will do.
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Yes I am planning on doing the challenge!
Yes I plan to join the challedge
Looking forward to my first ornament challenge!!
I’m going to be on vacation the week of October 11th. I would like to bring everything i need for that week with me but I need to know the pattern so I can precut the material
Hi Roberta,
We don’t announce the patterns ahead of time, but you can bring along a small amount of your supplies, or catch up when you get back. There’s no set time frame on this challenge and we want to make sure everyone has a relaxing time!
I’m not sure, I have a lot of crafty Christmas gifts and a new grandbaby on the way, so I’m going to squeeze a couple in. :)
Yes, I will be joining this years challenge!! Can’t wait to begin.
I’m in again this year!! Cannot wait! I’m so excited!!
Count me in!!!!
Count me in.
Yes, count me in. Many thanks, Alice Cornelson
Year 3 for me. I can’t wait!
I’m in!! Love these challenges!
I’m in!! Love these challenges!
Yes please
I’ll be there :God willin’ and the creek don’t rise!”
What will be the price for ornaments number two through 12? And how would we know what type of beads, etc. we might want to use if we don’t know what the ornament should look like?
Hi Penni, each week, we put the ornament pattern on sale for that week only up through week 12. Sometimes we have freebies as well! For week 12, we will be releasing a bundle of brand new patterns, and the price on that will be released as we get closer to the end of the challenge. For embellishments, everyone is going to do something a little different. I would recommend having some beads or crystals that you feel go well with your fabrics, as well as some bead caps and ribbon for bows. I hope that helps get you started!
This will be my third Christmas challenge.
Amazing! I’m so glad you’ve done so many challenges with us!
“““I am not sure I will be able to do it this time I go to my Pace Program 3 tiems a week its my probram that does things for my health and we do a lot of different things making things. But would like to try and do some of them I have 17 ornaments to make for my Great Grandkids for Christmas too., I would like to try some of them, I guess if you post maybe will be able to do some of them. Alice Millstead
That is totally fine Alice! You can work through as many or as few of the challenge ornaments as you wish!
Going to try!
I’m so glad to hear that Beverlee! We can’t wait to see what you make!
Yes I want to! I love this ! Thank you !
I’m so glad you’re going to be joining us this year Lisa!
I am going to do my best… my fabrics of choice are set and as ready as possible… kinda sorta.
It has been a few years since I got to totally concentrate on ornaments… but finally I can concentrate on my crafting pass time again.
Count me in. Thanks
I’m so glad you’ll be pinning along with us Christina!
I want to try it but I am old..lol and I do not do Instagram and all.
Hi Jill, I hope you’ll still be joining us! You do not need Instagram to participate.
I will try.
I’m so glad you’re going to be joining us Diana!
Yes, I plan to join the challenge this year.
I am so glad you’re going to be pinning along with us Jan!
I plan to give it the old college try this year. Haven’t made it all the way thru yet but I love in inspiration. All of you are so creative, can’t wait to see what you have in store. Thanks again.
I hope you have fun with the challenge this year Diane!
I am going to do my best… my fabrics of choice are set and as ready as possible… kinda sorta.
It has been a few years since I got to totally concentrate on ornaments… but finally I can concentrate on my crafting pass time again.
We’re so glad you’re going to give it a try this year! We’re all going to have so much fun!
Count me in.
I’m so glad you’re going to be pinning along with us Debbie!
I will be joining! Excited to see which patterns we will be making.
I’m so glad you’re going to be pinning along with us Vivian!!
I’m definitely in !! So exciting!
Yay! I’m so happy to hear that Angel!
YES! I am looking forward to it! Maybe this year I will actually complete 12 ornaments lol
As long as you have fun! That is what really matters!
I would like to try this challenge!! Is there a cost for this or is it free? I realize I need to purchase the supplies. But how do I get the patterns?
Michelle
Hi Michelle, the challenge doesn’t have a cost to join! We will be working through a new pattern each week, and if you don’t already own that pattern, you may need to purchase it. The first week is free! Each week, we also put that weeks pattern on sale, which is a great way to build your collection. Let me know if you have any other questions. We’re excited to pin along with yoU!
I’m in and hoping to make all of them. I’ve only done that once in all of the challenges I’ve joined since 2018.
I hope you can too! It is always so fun to see the whole set. but I’m sure whatever you make will be lovely!
I plan to join in on this great adventure!
Yay! This is going to be so much fun, and you’ll have a beautiful set of ornaments by the end!
Yes! I am in! Just got all my fabric!
Yay! That is such a fun part of the process!
I will be joining again this year, I hope I can finish at least half of them!
I’m so glad to hear you’ll be making your ornaments this year Cecilia!
I’m in. Have done the past challenges. Enjoyed them. Using stash fabrics.
I’m in
So glad you’ll be pinning along with us Celinda!