Oh what fun it is to craft, with a little cork and lace–HEY!  (sung to the tune of “Dashing Through the Snow”)

I loved making my first ornaments for this holiday season with a couple of free corks that I picked up at my local Whole Foods store and beautiful laces and trims from MelsCraftBoutique.  A little galvanized steel wire from the hardware store, some hot glue, and some old baubles (if you want to add a dangle) with some standard jewelry making tools is all you need.

Inventory at Mel’s shop is updated all the time, but I’ve linked to all the products I used in these altered cork ornaments that she has in stock as of 12/14/2014: Bridal Applique, Shimmery Leaves, Flower Spray, and Mesh Leaves (mine started a slightly different shape, but these could be used the same way).

Remember, my readers can get 10% off minimum purchases of $15 at MelsCraftBoutique with the DT coupon code: CraftyPaws10. This coupon also gets you free U.S. shipping if your order is $40 or more!

MELSCRAFTBOUTIQUE CHRISTMAS SALE!!!
Different items will be on sale each weekday this week (Dec 15- 19, 2014).
Sale prices effective 7 am – 7 pm PST.  All items will ship Dec. 22, 2014.
These sale prices can NOT be combined with DT coupon code.

MONDAY, Dec 15: 30% off on all of buttons 
TUESDAY, Dec 16: 25% off all flowers
WEDNESDAY, Dec 17: 25% off all appliques
THURSDAY, Dec 18: 25% off all laces and trims
FRIDAY, Dec 19: 25% off all beads, leaves and doilies

The following is a tutorial video of how to make an altered cork ornament:

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