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There are a few approaches you can take to a cat Christmas ornament. There are holiday decorations designed to delight feline lovers and there are decorations to delight the cats as well. Following are some great ideas for cats and cat-lovers who would appreciate a unique cat Christmas ornament this year.

I found a great hand-painted cat Christmas ornament. The cat’s face is painted right on the glass bulb. Two soft ears are glued on to the top of the bulb. This adorable item comes in many different styles and each kitty has a cute expression. None are identical so this cat Christmas ornament is truly one of a kind.

I figured that I could make this project on my own so I bought some glass paint and some felt for the ears.

After collecting the bulbs I went right to work on my first cat Christmas ornament. I have to admit that the process seems easier than it is. Painting on glass is difficult to begin with. Painting on rounded glass objects is a real challenge.

My first project wound up as fodder for something else entirely. I just haven’t figured out what exactly that something else is besides decorating the inside of my garbage can. I wasn’t about to give up on the cat Christmas ornament, though. My second attempt would turn out better.

Better does not always mean good. “Better” can sometimes mean really creepy looking. My kitty looked a little more like a Halloween production than anything associated with Christmas. At least I knew what I was going to do with the second cat Christmas ornament.

The third and final attempt made me realize that some things should be left to the professionals. The third cat Christmas ornament looked more like a reindeer than a feline. Don’t ask how. It just did. I guess that I can still use this one; maybe as an accent piece to the first ornament that is going to decorate the trash can.

Reason had led me to the simple decision that there would be no fourth attempt, at least not this year anyway. I decided to just purchase the cat Christmas ornament that originally caught my eye. This adorable addition to my tree is my pride and joy. After all, I had already told everyone about my project. I really don’t need to mention where my cat Christmas ornaments are.

You could spend a lot of money on Butterfly Tiebacks for an average of $45, or you can create your own for about $7 each! These tie backs have a beautiful ribbon trails to add some elegance to the curtain. These tie backs use organza ribbon to tie around your curtain. We do not recommend using wire to wrap around the curtain as it may damage the curtain itself with tears or eventual rust stains.

Materials needed:

• Nylon butterfly

• Organza ribbon (minimum 24? per tieback)

• Scissors

• Glue gun and glue stick

• newspaper

Time required: 15 min.

Age: 10 years old with assistance of an adult when using glue gun.

Start with a nylon butterfly of your choosing. If you want it to be an accent piece, use a contrasting color. For example, if you have a pink room, you can use blue or green. If you want to have a subtle look, use a purple or yellow for a pink room. We recommend a 5? butterfly for tiebacks.

For butterfly decorations that come with a line, remove the line carefully. Pull on the short loose end of the string. This will open up the loop tie around the butterfly so that you are not in danger of cutting the delicate nylon. Once the knot is a safe distance away from the butterfly, snip the nylon line with scissors.

Take your organza ribbon. We recommend a ribbon that is at least 1 1/2 inches wide. Choose a color that goes well with your curtain and butterfly decoration. The minimum length we recommend is 24?. If you want a ribbon trail, use a longer ribbon. For families with young children, we suggest a short trail so that it cannot be pulled down by toddlers.

Take your ribbon and tie a simple knot in the center of your ribbon. Place the newspaper down on the table to protect it from accidental glue spills. Turn your butterfly decoration over and add a dab of hot melted glue from your glue gun to the center of the butterfly. Caution: please supervise our child when using the glue gun as it can lead to burns.

Place your knot of the ribbon over the glue. Place your fingers on either side of the knot and hold for thirty seconds. Do not place finger on the knot as hot glue may seep through the organza and cause burns.

Once the glue has dried, gather your curtain to where you would like it placed. Wrap the ribbon of the tieback that you just created and around the back, cross them over and bring them to the front again. Tie a knot under the butterfly tieback.

Voila! Now you have beautiful tiebacks at a reasonable price. This method can be used to create dragonfly tiebacks, flower tiebacks, ladybug tiebacks and bumble bee tie backs! Inspire wonder in your child!