tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36941309275162617732024-03-13T11:09:16.217-07:00The Ornament SocietyCelebrating the spirit of different seasons with handmade ornaments with the idea of giving with no intention of recieving.The Ornament Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06817999174262459396noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3694130927516261773.post-25720349223980556292011-05-23T19:24:00.000-07:002011-05-23T19:24:43.112-07:00Update!Hello everybody!<br />
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Summer is almost here! With picnics, barbques, swimming, and more, it is such a fun time of the year!<br />
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I apologize for not updating lately. I have been very busy. Hopefully I will be more blog conscience in the future.<br />
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Anyways, I will have more time to make and do some more ornament drops this summer. I am thinking of doing ideas such as slices of fruit, some<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"> red,<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;">white,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">and blue </span>colored ornaments for the fourth of July, and maybe even some amigurumi ornaments.<br />
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In the future I would like to post some patterns that might not be ornament related at all. I wouldn't know what these would be, for I haven't had the chance to make them yet.<br />
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LillyThe Ornament Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06817999174262459396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3694130927516261773.post-72429039229231061292011-02-17T17:46:00.000-08:002011-02-17T17:46:04.516-08:00Drop Number 4!<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Dropped: Saint Mary's hospital in Enid, Oklahoma</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Number of Ornaments: 1 Heart</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Made By: Lilly (administrator)</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Dropped By: Big D</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">When: February 16, 2011</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--mhjfJsEucU/TV3PMP9KquI/AAAAAAAAABM/uWsIfUvcVSQ/s1600/IMG_4673.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--mhjfJsEucU/TV3PMP9KquI/AAAAAAAAABM/uWsIfUvcVSQ/s320/IMG_4673.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">And Lilly (administrator) says: After this ornament was dropped, Big D went back to check on it and it was already gone! He forgot to take a picture of the drop sight, but I bet it found a good home! It was in honor of Saint Valentine's Day, even though it was two days late. </div>The Ornament Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06817999174262459396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3694130927516261773.post-7149111382286371202011-02-17T17:43:00.000-08:002011-02-17T17:43:22.226-08:00Drop number 3<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Wv_uFjJhlLU/TV3OefQ37uI/AAAAAAAAABI/03Kp0Q_gZNc/s1600/photo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Wv_uFjJhlLU/TV3OefQ37uI/AAAAAAAAABI/03Kp0Q_gZNc/s320/photo.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Dropped: Saint Mary's hospital in Enid, Oklahoma<br />
Number of Ornaments: 1 Cross<br />
Made By: Lilly (administrator)<br />
Dropped By: Big D<br />
When: February 16, 2011<br />
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And Lilly (administrator) says: After this ornament was dropped, Big D went back to check on it and it was already gone! He forgot to take a picture of the drop sight, but I bet it found a good home! Sorry for the blury photo, I didn't have enough light before the drop.The Ornament Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06817999174262459396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3694130927516261773.post-82188811716361419402011-01-04T19:00:00.000-08:002011-01-04T19:00:44.298-08:00Patterns to Get You StartedIt is 2011 and a brand New Year! New things are happening and I am looking forward to continuing with the Ornament Society this year!<br />
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To get people started with ideas on what to make for ornaments, I have decided to create a post for those needing help deciding what to make first. Remember, if you would like to join (and I hope you do)! Please leave a comment with your email address and I will email you the information ASAP! If you want that comment deleted after I send you the info, just say you want it deleted and I will be happy to delete it for you when I have the chance!<br />
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Now onto the patterns:<br />
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This is a snowflake pattern that is easy for beginner <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">crocheters </span>and fast to make. I love to make it in worsted weight yarn and a H hook because I don't work with thread as easily as some others.<br />
<a href="http://www.jpfun.com/patterns/free/ornaments/f103006minisnowflake.shtml">http://www.jpfun.com/patterns/free/ornaments/f103006minisnowflake.shtml</a><br />
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For those wanting a fun variety of snowflake patterns try the free directory at Crochet Pattern Central. Here is the link to the snowflakes:<br />
<a href="http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/snowflakes.php">http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/snowflakes.php</a><br />
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For those wanting just a different variety of crocheted ornaments:<br />
<a href="http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/christmas_ornaments.php">http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/christmas_ornaments.php</a><br />
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I won't leave the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">knitters </span>out either, here is a link to the ornaments from Knitting Pattern Central, you have to scroll through to find them since it is mixed in with a bunch of other Christmas things:<br />
<a href="http://www.knittingpatterncentral.com/directory/christmas.php">http://www.knittingpatterncentral.com/directory/christmas.php</a><br />
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For those<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;"> NOT into knitting or crochet </span>(hope you didn't forget you could participate too! I am just more of a crocheter than anything else), here is a link to a website that has links to many cute ornament ideas! These are tutorials that don't require knitting or sewing but are so fun I'd thought I'd share:<br />
<a href="http://dabbled.org/2009/11/handmade-christmas-ornament-tutorials.html">http://dabbled.org/2009/11/handmade-christmas-ornament-tutorials.html</a><br />
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Remember that the ornaments you make don't have to be Christmas related at all it is done with the spirit of giving without receiving in mind. You can make your ornaments plain or fancy, big or small. None of it matters as long as it is done with the spirit of giving!<br />
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For the rest of January my idea for a theme is ornaments related to <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">WINTER</span>. Think snowflakes, mini hats, sleds, mittens, ect. You get the idea!<br />
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Then from February 1st until February 14th the theme would and could still be winter but with <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">VALENTINE'S DAY</span> in mind. For that think hearts and red, pink, and white colored ornaments.<br />
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Until next time!<br />
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Grace and Peace be with you all,<br />
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Lilly (administrator)The Ornament Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06817999174262459396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3694130927516261773.post-40046557431791581512010-12-24T20:01:00.000-08:002010-12-24T20:01:12.734-08:00Merry Christmas!To everyone-<br />
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Hope you have a wonderful and joyous Christmas day!<br />
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I am looking forward to the year 2011 and hope everyone of you will have a wonderful holiday season.<br />
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God Bless you all during this time!<br />
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LillyThe Ornament Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06817999174262459396noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3694130927516261773.post-52699355478964556522010-12-22T17:54:00.000-08:002011-02-17T17:47:44.428-08:00Drop number 2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_De0o7X6zlTE/TRKq2Fi0OGI/AAAAAAAAAAU/2TwykiomQdI/s1600/IMG_4583.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_De0o7X6zlTE/TRKq2Fi0OGI/AAAAAAAAAAU/2TwykiomQdI/s320/IMG_4583.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Dropped: The Spiral Beadry in OK</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Number of ornaments: 1 Santa Hat</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Made by: Lilly (administrator)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Dropped by: Lilly (administrator) and her friend</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When: 22, December, 2010</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And Lilly (administrator) says: This was a spur of the moment drop! We (my friend and I) decided to go to the bead shop and decided to bring an ornament along with us. When we left it hadn't been found but we doubt it will go unnoticed for much longer!</div><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> -G hook </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">-WW yarn </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> Abbreviations:</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> ch-chain</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> sl st- slip stitch</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> sc- single crochet</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> dc- double crochet</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> tr-treble crochet</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1) ch 4, join with a sl st, ch 1, work 10 sc into the chain 4 ring, join with a sl st to first sc (10 sts) </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">2) ch 1, sc inc in each st around, join with a sl st to first sc (20 sts) </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> 3) ch 1, (sc in next st, *dc, tr, dc* in next st, sc in next st) around. You will have an extra st at the end, skip that stitch and join with a sl st to first sc (30 sts, 6 'points') </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> 4) sl st in next 2 sts, (ch 3, join with a sl st to the tr stitch from previous row, sl st in next 4 sts) around (6 'ch 3' points) Do not fasten off, chain 35 and join with a sl st in first st FO and weave in ends </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Copyright information: This pattern is copyrighted to the Ornament Society. You may make this pattern for use within your own home or for charities and organizations. You may not sell this pattern but may sell items made from this pattern if and only if you include a link back to this post. You may not use the same picture for personal use. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Thank you and Merry Christmas!</span><br />
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Is there any certain ornament you would like me to try to design? Leave a comment telling me what. Keep in mind I can only design crochet patterns because I don't have that much experience in knitting or sewing. <br />
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I have already made an ornament for my first drop as part of this society, I am just on the lookout for a good place to put it. I am can hardly wait!<br />
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Grace and peace,<br />
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Lilly (administrator)The Ornament Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06817999174262459396noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3694130927516261773.post-71162694914125047832010-12-14T15:13:00.000-08:002010-12-14T15:13:52.431-08:00Welcome!Welcolme to the ornament society!<br />
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My hope is that we will be able to create more joyous seasons throughout the entire year, not just Christmas. The idea is to make an ornament, put it in a plastic bag with a note (emailed to you upon request to join) and secretly place it in an area around your town where you think it will be found.<br />
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Christmas is fast approaching and it is one of the busiest times of the year. By stopping for a few minutes to do something for a complete stranger we can give back to the community. You can crochet, knit, sew, or even make a couple ornaments out of paper to "drop off" to the community! It doesn't matter what craft you do, as long as the ornament is handmade. It is so simple and super easy!<br />
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To join my fellow friends you can leave a comment below asking to join (please make sure there is a way to contact you through email) and the information needed to proceed will be emailed to you. We ask that all ornaments would be handmade and that you take a picture of it before doing the drop and of the place where you do the drop and email them to the same email that you got the information to join from. This means that the pictures will hopefully appear right on this blog!<br />
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If you can join, wonderful! We hope to hear from you soon!<br />
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Lilly (administrator).The Ornament Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06817999174262459396noreply@blogger.com2