Hello sweet friends, if you enjoy giving heartfelt gifts of the season then today’s post is for you! I have 10 fabulous creators joining me today sharing favorite seasonal decor, recipe and craft ideas. I will be sharing how to make Homespun Holiday Prairie Wonderland Ornaments.
If you are coming over from A Stroll Thru Life may I offer you a a warm Welcome to Storybook Cottage! You will love Miss Marty’s delicious post!
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Homespun Holiday Prairie Wonderland Ornaments
Each year I create an entirely new holiday decorating theme to deck the halls of Storybook Cottage. This year’s theme of Prairie Wonderland is in celebration of the upcoming 50th anniversary of the Little House on the Prairie television show. Last week I had shared our Christmas tree in this post.
The sled inspired tree box was created by Mr. Decor. It was a nod to the story of my Great-Great-Great grandfather, Lansford Whiting Ingalls naughtily sledding down the hill on a Sunday and scooping up a pig in Little House in the Big Woods. The box is filled with hay in memory of the Ingalls family surviving blizzard after blizzard by twisting and burning hay in The Long Winter.
The tree was decorated with 20 handcrafted Whirl of Gaiety ornaments that feature various Little House images from the stories written by Laura Ingalls Wilder.
Whirl of Gaiety Ornaments
Most of the ornaments were given to the some of the actors of the show during a recent celebration gathering.
You can find winter themed Little House images on sites such as google and Pinterest.
How To Make The Ornaments
If you are a visual learner I also demonstrate step by step how to make the ornaments in today’s video.
Gather the follow supplies:
- 3 book pages (I used a damage book, missing its cover, that I found at the thrift store).
- 1 small paper doily
- 1 printed image (Recycled holiday cards work well too!)
- Glitter glue
- 1 small scrap of ribbon or lace
- Small decorative element (I used a wood snowflake but buttons or other things work too).
- Craft or hot glue
- Optional: various paper punches and/decorative scissors
Step one: cut or punch out your selected images. Add glitter glue accents and let dry.
Step two is actually optional. To create a pretty edge use a pair of decorative scissors or paper punch. This is only needed on the long side book page edges.
3. Fold the paper evenly, accordion style.
4. Fold your accordion pages in half then glue the center edges together on two of the pages.
5. On the remaining accordion book page you will want to also add a ribbon or lace loop. This will serve as the ornament hanger. Glue the three sections together at the sides to form a circle shape.
6. On the back of the ornament add a decorative element.
7. On the front of the ornament glue on the doily.
Final step: add the decorative image.
The Finished Ornament
The finished ornament is a perfect present topper, or add several onto a length of twine to create a garland.
I love how they look like pretty snowflakes on the tree!
Next to this ornament I added a sleigh bell.
A wee sled from the Target dollar spot jauntily hangs next to Grandpa and the pig.
Today’s Video
In addition to creating the craft there is a Little House Christmas story and more in today’s video.
If you wish to view the video in a larger format just click on the black box in the lower left hand corner that says Watch on YouTube.
Up next is Shiplap and Shells. You will love Kim’s natural holiday decor ideas!
I’ll see you on Friday!
Laura
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These are charming, Laura, and look pretty easy to make. I’ll remember this for next year’s kid craft project!
Your ornaments are so pretty and unique, Laura. I love hearing about your family ancestry . We actually live about an hour away from the Wilder home in Mansfield. I’m not sure why we’ve never been. but it’s on my list for next summer. Thanks so much for putting the party together. We appreciate you!! Happy Christmas Season!!
These ornaments and your tree are so pretty, Laura. I love how you celebrate a different theme each year and how this year is dedicated to such a sweet anniversary for your family. It’s been so much fun to follow along on your Little House adventures. Thank you so much for putting our blog hops together this year and for inviting me to be part of them. Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy holiday season. Big hugs, CoCo
I just love your sweet and special ornaments inspired by the Little House stories, Laura. The sled-inspired tree box warms my heart after hearing the story behind that. It’s so fascinating to hear about your family ancestry and how you’ve kept the memories alive. Loved seeing Almanso again in your other posr! Thanks for putting a smile on my face. Hugs.
These are just the most precious ornaments Laura! I love the delicate border you added to the book pages. Keep sharing your wonder history I love reading about it! Happy Christmas!
I always loved these sweet illustrations in my book set. Great idea to make pretty ornaments out of them. How fun that you gave them to the cast! Can’t believe it’s been 50 years; kids still love that classic heart-warming series.
Laura, what a sweet and meaningful post. I love how you captured the beauty and homespun feel of the Little House On The Prairie story in your ornament. And your words. Thank you so much for including me in this delightful Holiday Hop. May God fill your hearts and home with the joy of Christmas! xo
I love this tree and the ornaments that you made. I have to bookmark this to make some next year. Have a very Merry Christmas.
Laura thank you not only for your DIY but refreshing my memories of the books which I still own. I am going to dig them out and re-read them …..I love that you have a different theme each Christmas…and it involves all the rooms of your lovely home. Merry Christmas and God Bless you my friend.
Laura, I just adore these ornaments. They are right up my alley. The graphics you chose are just perfect. Thank you for sharing this charming idea.
Oh how pretty. I love you wonderful connection to Little House on the Prairie and how you always share such wonderful stories and crafts from its history. These are such beautiful ornaments and capture the true feeling of a homespun Christmas.
I love the sled/tree box from Mr. Decor. It’s adorable and he should totally make more. They’d go so well if you opened up a booth with your fabulous ornaments! Just sayin’. Great post. Happy Christmas
Laura, these ornaments are just darling, I love the sweet images! And the sled inspired tree skirt is amazing! Love your Little House themed decor! Have a wonderful Christmas xx