DIY Avocado Toast Christmas Ornament: A Step-by-Step Guide

Avocado toast: the millennial staple that’s become a beloved breakfast and snack for many. If you know someone who shares this love, why not create a unique, handmade Christmas gift they’ll cherish? This DIY avocado toast Christmas ornament is the perfect project for crafters of all skill levels, adding a touch of whimsy and personalization to any Christmas tree.

Materials You’ll Need

Before you start, gather all the necessary materials. This ensures a smooth and enjoyable crafting experience.

• Dark brown felt
• Tan felt
• Light green felt
• Dark green felt
• Thread in coordinating colors
• Needle
• Batting (for stuffing)
• Clear or silver seed beads
• Scissors
• Pins
• Printable template

Step-by-Step Instructions

Cutting the Felt Pieces

First, download and print the printable template. This template provides the shapes you’ll need for the toast and avocado slices. Carefully cut out the paper template pieces.

Pin the paper template pieces to the corresponding felt colors. This prevents the template from shifting while you cut, ensuring accurate shapes. Cut out the following pieces:

• (2) pieces of toast from the tan felt
• (4) larger crescents from the dark green felt
• (4) smaller crescents from the light green felt
• (1) 14 1/4-inch by 3/4-inch strip from the dark brown felt (for the crust)
• (1) 2-inch by 1/2-inch strip from the dark brown felt (for the hanging loop)

Additionally, cut a piece of batting slightly smaller than the toast template. This will provide cushioning and shape to your ornament.

Assembling the Avocado

Now it’s time to assemble the avocado slices. Place the lighter green crescents on top of the dark green crescents, creating a layered effect that adds dimension to the avocado. Pin these layered slices to one of the tan felt toast pieces. The arrangement is up to you, making each ornament unique.

Using thread that matches the green felt, sew each avocado slice in place. You can sew by hand using a simple running stitch, or if you prefer, use a sewing machine. Overlap the slices slightly to create a more realistic look.

Adding the Crust

The next step is to add the dark brown felt strip to create the crust of the toast. This adds a contrasting color and texture, making the ornament look more authentic.

Take the 14 1/4-inch strip of dark brown felt and carefully sew it along the edge of the toast piece with the avocado slices. Start on the top right edge, leaving the first 1/2-inch of the strip free. This allows for a neat finish when you complete the circle. Sew by hand using a simple running stitch, keeping the stitches as even as possible.

When you reach the end of the strip, tuck the ends into the interior of the toast, creating a seamless join. Fold the 2-inch strip of brown felt into a loop and tuck it into the seam. This loop will be used to hang the ornament. Sew the seam closed, carefully catching the loop in the seam to secure it in place. Ensure the loop is sturdy enough to hold the ornament’s weight.

Adding the “Salt”

To give your avocado toast ornament a touch of sparkle and realism, add a smattering of seed beads to represent salt. This small detail can make a big difference in the overall appearance of the ornament.

Sew the seed beads onto the top side of the toast. Use clear or silver beads for a subtle effect, or choose colored beads for a more playful look. Scatter the beads randomly to mimic the appearance of sprinkled salt.

Finishing the Ornament

The final step is to finish the ornament by adding batting for cushioning and sewing the two toast pieces together.

Flip the toast over and insert the piece of batting between the toast and the avocado layer. This will give the ornament a plump, three-dimensional shape. Now, sew the blank piece of tan felt to the brown side strip, using a running stitch. This encases the batting and completes the ornament. Make sure your stitches are secure to prevent the batting from escaping.

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