Upcycled ornament

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I made a Christmas ornament for my partner @endymion in the Trash to Treasure swap. I had a scrap from a window screen (I hold onto some straaaaange things sometimes) and I cross-stitched a fancy heart on it. I have some acrylic ornament blanks on one of which I mounted my completed cross stitch.

But the edges looked kind of raw. So I finger- crocheted a trim using the same red from the heart, and some gold. (It’s the only crochet I know how to do!) I added a loop and it was ready to send!

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Thanks for looking!

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Just so clever! I have a bunch of old screens in our shed waiting for the annual recycle…I will put ONE aside to try this. I think you just gave me a great idea for a small stocking stuffer for my family! I love your finish as well. You know I am a fan of the crochet frames!

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Thank you!

Ooh, I can’t wait to see your stocking stuffers!

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Great use of your trash! Totally transformed and really pretty!

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Thank you!

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Such a clever idea and great execution!

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It’s so sweet! Theatheart is a perfect pattern for this project. I also have a stash of window screen for projects, but have yet to find the right cross stitch project for mine. Hmmmmm.

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Thanks, friends!

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I am the lucky owner! It’s such a cool and unique ornament. The cross-stitching is really tiny, and the finger-crochet edging is pretty. Thanks again!

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I’m so glad you like it!! :blush:

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Cute I really like the style

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Thank you!