How many remember the 'Leaving Christmas Ornaments' angels?

15 years ago

I am working on some of them right now...and was wondering if there are any new pretty ideas for this year.

One thing I was thinking was a circle shaped ornament with embossing on it. All white with the embossing and using a needle to punch a lace look.

Here is what you put on the tag...

" People all over the world are leaving ornaments in public places, for people like you to find. So take me home and hang me on your tree. And if you want to get in on the fun. pass on some ornaments of your own. Spreading the Holiday spirit on ornament at a time"

you can a Happy Holidays or a Merry Christmas at the bottom.

I have the pattern of the angel if anyone wants it. But I'll have to hook up my scanner first.

patti

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sheilajoyce_gw
15 years ago
Pattico, I would be interested in the pattern(s) if they are for knitting or crocheting. I must have missed most of the discussions on this topic here because I don't remember specific ornament patterns.
pattico_gw
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15 years ago
No..this is just a simple cut out on card stock. I use the fancy edge sissors. I'll try to get one finished...and post a pic of it. May not have it posted until tomorrow..I've had a lot of company the past four days... and I've been just taken it easy.
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jannie
15 years ago
Never heard of this, but it sounds like a cute idea.
taigen_gw
15 years ago
I do this with ornaments but we call them "You found me ornaments". Our card is VERY similar to yours. I believe it was started a number of years ago and even had a website etc. but trolls utlimately destroyed it....although crafters have kept the tradition going. I posted about it last year...so glad to hear about others keeping it going too.
This year I have doilie angel ornamants, some bell/bear ones and I am sure I have some others I have made to give out.
I like to leave them in the store isles, church etc. I had to get permission to leave them at the stores though.
dotmom
15 years ago
What a charming idea.
nodakgal
15 years ago
Yep I remember. Kat did them didn't she? I'd love to see yours Patti.
lindaohnowga
15 years ago
I sure do remember and I too made ornaments to leave for others to find. If you are wanting another cardstock angel ornament to try, see this video:

http://chocolatecraftsandbearsohmy.blogspot.com/2010/11/paper-angel-ornament-tutorial.html
minnie_tx
15 years ago
I've been here since '99 and don't remember anything about it anyone have a history of this sounds like fun!!
lynn_d
15 years ago
After reading about these here we did a few of them, only a half dozen or so but it was fun! I am not crafty.....so I bought them, otherwise it would be punishment to make them keep my homemade ones! I have a dozen rady this year....looking forward to hitting the mall and park over the next couple of weeks.
pattico_gw
Original Author
15 years ago
Lindaohnowga....those angels are beautiful...I think I'm going to make a run to Michaels today to see about getting a punch.

They look so detailed...and with a punch they would be quick and easy. I think I would use the sticky tape that the scrapers use...instead of waiting for glue to dry.

I wish I would have gotten started a month ago...

They would make cute little gifts too....for people you don't always buy for but would like to give a little something to. There are a couple of ladies at church I can think of to start with.

Thank you for posting them.

patti

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