Note: This item is not shipped; the pattern is a PDF you download onto your computer or device

Decorate purchased ornaments with cross-stitched designs. We found this glass cracker ornament at Wal-Mart. It is an easy way to refashion something that is inexpensive — look how elegant it can become!

Materials needed:

• Purchased ornament on which to adhere your needlework (look at dollar stores and discount stores)
• 3" x 3" piece of red perforated paper (Wichelt Imports)
• Kreinik Fine #8 Braid in 5982 Forest Green, 015L Laser Lime, 5555 Oyster
• 3" x 3" piece of gold Kreinik kid leather
• 4" x 6" piece of Kreinik Treasure Tape
• #24 Tapestry needle

Instructions:

1. Download the PDF with the chart/color key by clicking the link below.
2. Cross stitch the design centered on the perforated paper following the instructions.
3. When stitching is complete, trim design to within 1/4" of stitchery.
4. Trim kid leather to be just slightly larger than the stitched piece.
5. Using the double-sided Treasure Tape, adhere the stitchery to the kid leather, then the kid leather to the ornament.

Printing Instructions:

Click here to download the FREE instructions for this design. You will need the Adobe Reader to view and print this file.