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Wrights Drummer Ornament12 Drummers Ornament

Wrights Drummer Ornament Back"On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me, 12 drummers drumming"... is the last of the gifts given in the traditional Christmas song! So here is our Drummer to decorate and have ready for your tree for Christmas. Make one or twelve, it's up to you!

(Click on image at left for larger view)
MATERIALS: (Makes one ornament)
1 pkg. Wrights® 1/2" Wide Black Twill Tape (#117-301-031)
1 pkg. Wrights® Jumbo Gold Metallic Rick Rack (#117-345-046)
1 yd. Wrights® Gold Metallic Gimp Braid (#183-5007-046)
1 yd. Wrights® Wine Gimp Braid (#183-6119-084A)
1 yd. Wrights® Gold Metallic Scroll Braid (#183-5024-046)
1 yd. Wrights® 1/4" Silver Holographic Ribbon (#222-573-070)
1/2 yd. Wrights® Flat Half Pearls (#174-8590-810)
1/2 yd. Wrights® Gold Tassel Fringe (#183-9052-046)
1/2 yd. Wrights® Gold Pearl "Chain" (#183-8520-046)
2 yds. Wrights® Gold Cord (#183-5012-046)
1 8" x 8" Card Stock
-- Small Sharp Scissors
-- Fabric Glue

Pattern
INSTRUCTIONS:
  1. Print out the front and the back of the Drummer Pattern.
  2. Sandwich card stock between the front and back, glue.
  3. Following outside edges, cut all three layers of pattern.
  4. Using the photograph for reference, carefully cut and glue trims to the ornament as follows:
  5. Glue gold gimp braid to shoulders.
  6. Glue gold rick rack to sleeve cuffs of jacket.
  7. Cut one tassel from tassel fringe; glue to hat for plume.
  8. Glue half pearls over trim on front of jacket, creating the buttons.
  9. Glue holographic ribbon on frame of drum.
  10. Glue scroll braid to bands of drum.
  11. Glue gold pearls across brim of hat.
  12. Outline the entire oval with wine colored gimp braid.
  13. Glue twill tape down front of jacket for drum strap.
  14. Cut a 6" piece of the narrow gold cord. Place through hole and tie in knot for hangar.
  15. Enjoy!

NOTE: Use as much or as little of the trim; it's up to you. Remember, the more trimmed details, the more 3-D the figure will appear to be!
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