Upcycle the most ordinary things to create holiday beauty. This cool ornament is composed of six soda can pop tops and some crochet thread. Doesn’t come much cheaper or easier than this. Consider embellishing it by stringing on some pretty crystal beads or paint with a bit of glitter to add some pizzazz. Make a batch in an evening. See pattern link below (which has now been corrected.)
This is one outrageous hat that might appeal to someone on your Christmas gift list. You can buy it ready made on etsy.com for $58.00 or create something similar with a beanie pattern and some mini Christmas ornaments from the craft store. This would be a hit when paired with the Ugliest Sweater, guaranteed to win the contest! OTOH, if you’re an attention seeker (or love one), this may well be worth the asking price. It’s certainly one of a kind.
This little ornament is unique. Make it tonight! Make it in bright colors or more muted colors. Embellish with stars and glitter or leave as is. Any way you make this, it will receive complements. It’s so cute! It reminds me of a Hershey Kiss.
There’s no youngster (or young at hearster) on your gift list who wouldn’t love a pair of these Monster Eyed Slippers! Not only will they keep your toes warm, they’ll start all kinds of conversations on Christmas morning. Nuf said.
Finally, everyone can use package toppers. These are cute and will work up quickly. They would also work as oversized earrings, a necklace, appliques for sweatshirts, or to dangle from thread in the windows for all your passersby to see. Make them just like this or brighter and more cheery. Either way, they’ll be fun and look great on packages – their intended use.
Check here for the free pattern for the PopTop Ornament
Link to the outrageous hat on etsy.com
Get the free pattern for Monster Eyes slippers here.(no longer available)
Package topper free pattern can be found here.
Looking for more Christmas themed Crochet Patterns? Check out these books
Christmas Crochet Pattern Books
And these Christmas patterns on Etsy
I have a H-U-G-E ZipLoc Bag of Pop-Tops! A variety of Sizes, colors. I DON’T know whether to make a large ONE item, such as a Purse/vest or a small items such as Pockets/Edgings etc. Or All of the above…
Is it my Device or…? As I am continuously being Redirected to Smooth Foxes Round Ripple?
HELP!!! I have a ton of pop tabs and would appreciate this pattern, however; The link for the PopTop Ornament is not correct. I search all over the blog that I was directed to but did not find the pattern. Thanks!!!
Could you please supply the link for the little ornament that looks like a Hershey kiss? Thanks!
Also having issues getting to the PopTop Ornament instructions – keeps going to Smooth Foxes Round Ripple also.
I too am being redirected to smooth foxes site. Did a search on the site for poptop, pop top, ornament, recycle and got no results. What is the correct link?
Found a video on how to make it at http://www.pinterest.com/pin/311029917985125219/
I can’t find ornament pattern either!,
So sorry for the mix-up. The link has been corrected!!
jd