My wedding invitations had a star fish and ribbon attached as well... so I incorporated that into the up-cycled ornament. But, there are endless ways to use your wedding day. Be creative!
Unless you have these hanging around... head to Michael's or Jo-Ann Fabric's for these great plastic ornaments (ask where they are located in the store, you will never find them!!). Happily, I spent less than $1 on them! I was worried that the plastic was going to be too cloudy... but they were perfectly clear! This also extends the life of the ornament in my opinion!
This is what it looks like put together, very easy assembly... haha.
Next, I dug out my wedding invitation and dissembled it, ribbon and starfish included!
Next, I threw some glitter on the star fish. Look at a previous blog post on this process. Yes, there is a particular way to stick the glitter on and make it stay!
Next, cut up your invitation (tear drop). I did smaller strips and only used the pieces. I was careful to make sure the strip had all the writing on it... basically, cut your invitation up line by line. The most important part to this process is that you still want to read it while in the ornament! Also, I cut up the guest response card, but only the "accept with pleasure" and put that in the ornament as well.
Take a pen or pencil, wrap the invitation strip tightly around it so it curls. Card-stock invitations will work best for this project.
Next, the plastic ornament comes in two pieces so arrange your pieces how you want then close. I used a little Krazy glue on the seem of the ornament to keep it shut for many years to come!
I ended up liking the plastic the best, because with glass I wouldn't be able to arrange the pieces how I want them to be. There is a loop located at the top of the ornament so I attached the ribbon and hot glued the starfish in place. I attached some clear thread to the top.
My ornament quickly found a spot on tree! I keep picking it up and looking at it and reading the bits of writing. I love it!!
Lastly, if you don't have ribbon from your wedding, you can use white tulle, Walmart does carry it (ribbon aisle). Also, you could use your wedding colors with ribbon... the options are really endless! I actually have some orchids from my bridal arrangement that I want to somehow use for maybe another ornament project. Whatever the idea, have fun creating!!
