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DIY Mickey Ornaments (Part 2)

In my last post about DIY Disney ornaments, the ornaments were super easy to make and cute as can be, yes? Let’s do it again today – make more Mickey ornaments, but this time, we’ll go “intermediate” level – I think you’re ready!

While shopping at my favorite craft store (again, yes, I like it there and yes, Christmas decorations were still 50% off) – I spotted these babies and thought – hey! With a little help from Raymond and his manly tool-wielding-ways, I can really make some fancy new ornaments. As luck would have it, Raymond was with me. So, I shot him a look (no words required) and he held out his hands to carry the ornament boxes for me. Gotta love a man that’ll shop and carry at your favorite craft store…and I do!

Do this:

Buy shatterproof ornaments only. On sale. (Hey, my tutorial, my rules.)

Use a hack saw (or another favorite saw of your choice) to remove the ornament-hook-holder-part from each small ornament.

Same deal as last time, fire up the glue gun and apply the glue in a donut shape where the sawed-off part used to be.

Eyeball the ears (yup, just had to say that again) and, after waiting a few seconds for the glue to cool down a smidge, slap those ears on.

So, a teensy bit more difficult this time (what, with the sawing and all), but well worth the trouble. Minty Mickey Mouse ornaments. Made ’em myself.

What the Disney Peeps Were Tweeting About Last Week:

Disney Holiday Celebrations – still a very hot topic. If you’re interested in seeing what’s up, check out the Disney Parks Blog for awesome pics and details.
Magic Bands and Fast Pass Plus – rollout and testing continue right along with the controversy about the whole MyMagic+ project. Many tweets linked to this article in the Orlando Sentinel about the project’s scope, schedule and delays.
Disney Cruise Line announced and opened booking for early 2015 itineraries. All four Disney Cruise Line ships (Magic, Wonder, Dream, and Fantasy) will begin 2015 cruising out of Florida. If you’ve been dreaming of a first Disney cruise, that might be a great opportunity to take one. Rumors persist of possible Mediterranean and Baltic cruises later in 2015 aboard the newly redesigned Magic – I’m holding out for one of THOSE! Learn more about the 2015 cruises here or at Disney Cruise Line.
Saving Mr. Banks – This movie is generating tons of interest. The film stars Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson. From the official website: “Disney’s “Saving Mr. Banks,” inspired by the extraordinary, untold backstory of how Disney’s classic “Mary Poppins” made it to the screen. When Walt Disney’s daughters begged him to make a movie of their favorite book, P.L. Travers’ “Mary Poppins,” he made them a promise—one that he didn’t realize would take 20 years to keep.” Opens in select theaters December 13th and everywhere on December 20th. Personally, I’m excited to see what all the hubbub is about.