• SHOP
  • About
    • About Sara
    • Contact me!
    • Design Collaborations
    • Sewing Collaborations
  • Sewing
    • Sewing Tutorials
    • Things I Made
  • Design Portfolio
  • Blog
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
Radiant Home Studio | Sewing Patterns & Surface Design

Radiant Home Studio

December 16, 2014 ·

Hand Printed Christmas Ornament

Holidays· Sewing· Tutorials

I wasn’t planning to write a bunch of handmade Christmas posts. But I make things at Christmas time for my own use, regardless of the blog posts I have planned. Yesterday, I made some gift bags using a stamp I carved. While I was printing on the bags, I grabbed some fabric scraps and printed some pine branches on those as well.

With 6 kids under 10, my Christmas ornaments need to be kid-friendly and unbreakable. I’ve avoided putting glass balls on the tree for a few years now. Many of my ornaments are handmade with fabric, felt, ribbons, buttons, etc. With the handprinted fabric, I decided to make another ornament for the tree.

Hand-printed Christmas Ornament | Radiant Home Studio

In my gift bag post, I showed you the stamp I made. Now let me show you how to make your own handprinted Christmas ornament using the same stamp.

I won’t go into loads of detail about how to carve stamps. But basically, you use the smallest carving tool to outline your design and then go back with the larger tools to carve out the bigger spaces. If you don’t want to carve your own stamp, pre-made rubber stamps will work well too.

Printed & Stitched Handmade Gift Bag | Radiant Home Studio

After that, you’ll need some white screen printing ink or acrylic fabric paint to print on the fabric.

Hand-printed Christmas Ornament | Radiant Home Studio

To make the berries, use your free motion quilting foot on your sewing machine, lower the feed dogs, and doodle stitch the berries. Just like I said with the bag, it’s like scribbling with your needle. There really aren’t any rules. Just move your fabric in small circles until you have a nice spot of color.

Make yourself a heart shaped template and cut out fabric for the front and back. My heart was about 6″ wide.

Hand-printed Christmas Ornament | Radiant Home Studio

Next, use a chalk pencil to write the year on the back piece of the ornament.

Hand-printed Christmas Ornament | Radiant Home Studio

Use a backstitch and contrasting embroidery thread to write the date.

Hand-printed Christmas Ornament | Radiant Home Studio

Place the fabrics right sides together and stitch around the outside edges, leaving a small opening in the side. Make sure to insert a ribbon in the top to hang the ornament.

Use a backstitch and contrasting embroidery thread to write the date.

Turn it right side out and stuff it with some fiber fill. Then hand stitch the hole closed.

Place the fabrics right sides together and stitch around the outside edges, leaving a small opening in the side. Make sure to insert a ribbon in the top to hang the ornament.

That’s it! Make some more. Hang them on the tree and enjoy.

Hand-printed Christmas Ornament | Radiant Home Studio
Previous Post: « Printed & Stitched Handmade Gift Bags
Next Post: Merry Christmas »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Stephanie says

    December 22, 2014 at 1:18 am

    I love the process of carving stamps and this turned out very cute!

Primary Sidebar

Hello

Welcome! I’m Sara. I share modern home & accessory sewing patterns, and I create surface designs for licensing. I hope you are encouraged to see beauty in small things and are inspired to try new creative projects!

Shop Sewing Patterns


icon icon

icon icon

Newsletter

Sign up to get access to free sewing patterns & resource library!

Find My Work at:






© Copyright Notice

All images and text copyright ©2013-2020 Radiant Home Studio, unless otherwise noted. Please be kind enough to link back to my site and contact me if you would like to use my images.

Disclosure

I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

  • Disclosures & Copyright
  • About
  • Contact me!
  • Digital Pattern FAQ’s

Resources I Love:







Featured Posts:

  • Declutter Your Sewing Room to Spark Creativity | Radiant Home Studio

    Declutter Your Sewing Space & Supplies to Spark Creativity

Sewing Tutorials

Denim Pocket with Grommets and Denim Shoulder Strap| Tote Bag Upgrade | Radiant Home Studio

Sewing Patterns

Surface Design

home page 1 - radiant home studio design

overflowandco

surface pattern design • modern sewing patterns • welcoming gifts & creative home goods • mom of 7 • beauty in the everyday // also @prettynerdypress

Sara Curtis | Stationery & Pattern Design
Favorite place to add stickers? My kids have them Favorite place to add stickers? My kids have them on their water bottles and laptops. My husband adds them to his bullet journal cover to document his travels each year.

A few months ago, I added some inspirational stickers to the shop, but I don’t think I’ve shared them here! 

#stickershop #wholesalestickers #fairewholesale #fairewintermarket #fairewintermarket2023 #stationerylove #loveyourneighbor #practicekindness
Here’s another new pattern! This periwinkle colo Here’s another new pattern! This periwinkle color has been inspiring some new color palettes and combinations recently. 

Faire Winter Market is open for wholesale orders! I’m looking forward to connecting with more community-focused boutiques. 🙋‍♀️

#fairewholesale #fairewintermarket #fairewintermarket2023 #wholesalegreetingcards #papercampalum #surfacepatterndesigner #artlicensing #fabricdesigner #stationerydesigner
Washi tape is stocked and ready to ship! I started Washi tape is stocked and ready to ship! I started a fresh bullet journal a couple of weeks ago and I love using washi to mark sections. What do you use it for?

Today is insider access to Faire Winter Market! If you are a retailer, my Faire store is linked. And if you know a shop owner that sells stationery or accessories, please share! ☺️

#washitapelove #bulletjournalinspiration #fairewintermarket #fairewintermarket2023 #wholesalestationery #prooftoproduct #papercampalum #prettywashitape #encouragingcards #encouraginggifts
Hello Retailers! I’m participating in Faire Wint Hello Retailers! I’m participating in Faire Winter Market with 10% new orders over $150 from Jan. 24th-26th. (Insiders get access on the 23rd.)

If you are just finding me here…welcome! ☺️

My cozy, fresh cards and gifts are designed to promote connection and provide support. I value building community and finding beauty in the everyday! I love to partner with local shops that share these values. 🛍️

I have greeting cards, washi tape, stickers, and bandanas ready to ship! 📦 

@faire_wholesale #fairewintermarket #fairewintermarket2023 #wholesalegreetingcards #giftboutique #stationeryboutique #greetingcarddesigner #overflowandco #prooftoproduct #papercampalum
It has been months since I had the creative drive It has been months since I had the creative drive to make a new pattern! I had other things to do today, but when you feel the energy return you have to go with it. 

I have several unfinished collections that just needed a pattern or two to complete the set. I’ve finished one today! I’m not sure where this will land in the world, but it feels good to be designing again. 🙌

#artlicensing #fabricdesigner #patternfieldapp #teapattern #cozypattern #stationerydesign #fabricdesigner
I’ve got a few new cards in stock for Spring! Th I’ve got a few new cards in stock for Spring! This card is a favorite - happy flowers and an encouraging message about embracing challenges. 

Retailers - new Spring cards will be available for wholesale at the Faire Winter Market next week! 

@faire_wholesale #fairewintermarket2023 #fairewintermarket #wholesalegreetingcards #greetingcards #stationeryshop #proudofyou #embracingchallenges #lifeissobeautiful #shopsmalldurhamnc #shopsmallraleigh
Load More Follow on Instagram
  • Disclosures & Copyright
  • About
  • Contact me!
  • Digital Pattern FAQ’s

Copyright © 2023 · Sara Curtis // beloved theme