Natural Nutshell Ornament

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I'm involved in a wonderful ornament exchange this year. The catch, it had to be crafted and under $10 to make.
The best way to keep it under budget for someone who loves woodlands is to reach for the black walnuts in the backyard. So I made a nutshell wreath ornament for my friend Michelle, by sending her something from my neck of the "woods".
I gathered the nuts from outdoors under the black walnut trees.
Then peeled off the outer covering.
Cleaned them in boiling water and a toothbrush to remove all of the gunk.
The edges are quite rough. And the crevices still had some of the yucky dark muddy stuff, so I dried them in the oven at 100 degrees fahrenheit for about an hour .
Then used a small wire brush to clean them further.


Sanded off the rough edges on the bench sander.
Then sliced them on the bandsaw, cleaned out the nut meat, and washed them with soap and hot water.


And with a very tiny drill bit, drilled holes to wire and glue them together in the shape of a wreath.
Then added a small copper pine cone and ribbon tied onto it. And, attached a couple of golden sprigs.
It's so pretty with it's natural colors and shapes. These walnut shells are very thick and are like wood. This ornament is sure to last many years.
Michelle happy with her ornament and I truly adore the wood slice ornament she made for me! She woodburned a Christmas truck on it!!! It's gorgeous!
Suggested materials:
  • Black Walnuts   (Back yard)
  • Hot Glue   (Walmart Craft area)
  • Thin Craft Wire   (Walmart Jewelry Crafts area)
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Robin @ Redo It Yourself Inspirations
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