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Walnut Shell Cradle Ornament

November 24, 2006

Here’s a cute Christmas ornament you’ll want to start on before the season.

This walnut shell cradle ornament is great for church school projects, gifts, or for home decorating.

What you’ll need:
Half of a walnut shell
1 medium-sized pompom
a 1-foot length of 1/4-inch green ribbon
a 6-inch piece of 1/8-inch silver ribbon
a small wooden bead
dimensional paint for the face
craft glue.

  1. Coat the inside of the shell with craft glue. Lay the center of the foot-long ribbon lengthwise inside the shell.
  2. Press the pompom into the shell (this is the baby’s blanket and body) over the ribbon. Start it at the bottom of the shell.
  3. Wrap the silver ribbon around the bead (baby’s head) and tie the ends into a bow. Glue it into the shell at the top of the pompom and over the green ribbon.
  4. Squeeze small dots of dimensional paint for the eyes, nose, and mouth onto the head.
  5. Let the glue dry completely. Then tie the ends of the green ribbon into a bow or a knot. Now you have made the cradle ornament. Hang it on the tree.

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5 Responses to “Walnut Shell Cradle Ornament”

  1. Margrith Broger on October 21st, 2007 5:39 am

    Hi,

    I’ve seen the description of the Walnut Shell Cradle Ornament, but I haven’t been able to find a picture, Can you tell me where I could see it?

    Thanks a lot.

    Margrith

  2. admin on October 22nd, 2007 1:34 pm

    Margrith, unfortunately, I haven’t seen one either. I may just create one of these ornaments myself, and post the picture here.

    Adriana

  3. Terry Schoeberl on November 11th, 2007 6:56 pm

    I have one of these adorable baby Jesus in the shell ornaments, but instead of a pompon its a tiny piece of cloth covering the baby’s body.
    My question is how to break the shell without damaging both pieces! Is there any place you can buy them halved?

  4. admin on November 11th, 2007 7:12 pm

    Terry, there is a very easy way to break the wallnut shell without damaging the pieces. Take a pointy knife, and put the tip of it in the “rounder” part of the wallnut (not in the pointy side of the wallnut). Once you have the knife in position, push it in a little bit, and then twist the knife: the nut should split in two easily.

    Please be careful with the knife: it could easily slip and hurt you.

    BTW, if you have a picture of this ornament (even if it’s a littte edifferent), and you are willing to share it with Busy Moms Online visitors, please email it to adriana @ shentel.net (remove the spaces), and I’ll post it here.

  5. Terry Schoeberl on November 12th, 2007 1:22 am

    Thanks! Great advice, and I will send on to you

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