Buffalo Check Log Carrier Ornament

“We no longer build fireplaces for physical warmth.  We build them for the warmth of the soul; we build them to dream by, to hope by, to home by.”
– Edna Ferber

Is there anything better than a cozy fireplace in the winter?  

However, not everyone has one. So, when making ornaments this year, this BUFFALO CHECK LOG CARRIER ORNAMENT had all the cozy feels I was wanting to capture; like when I made this farmhouse log fireplace ornament.

BONUS, It’s easy to make.

SUPPLIES NEEDED-

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• Buffalo Check Wire Ribbon (I used this width)
• Scissors
• Small Wood Dowel
• Hot Glue/Glue Gun, have you tried a cordless one yet?
• THESE!!!!!!!!!!!  (not mandatory, but a godsend when using a hot glue gun)
• String/Ribbon
• Cinnamon Sticks
• Clear Glue

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Lay out ribbon,  measure out to desired length, and cut.  I did mine about 6″.
2. On either end, notch out the “handles”.  
3. Take clear glue, and dab some on the cut ribbon “handles” to prevent fraying.  You can use a q-tip or just your fingers and rub a little on.  Not very much is needed, just on the ends where you cut it. 
4. Cut small dowel to desired length, twice.  I use this. Mine are approximately 3 1/2″ long.
5. Wrap the “handle” over the dowel and glue, repeat on each end. 
6. Bring the two pieces together and hold with one hand.  With your other hand, add cinnamon sticks, by gluing them to the middle – like logs.  My sticks are 3 1’2 – 4 ” in length.
7. Finally, add ribbon to the middle of the two dowels – tying them together and making your loop for you to hang on the tree.

That was pretty simple, right?  

You can make one for your tree, for the top of a gift, and/or for an ornament exchange.

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Buffalo Check Log Carrier Ornament

Print

Materials

• Buffalo Check Wire Ribbon (I used this width)
• Scissors
• Small Wood Dowel
• Hot Glue
• String/Ribbon
• Cinnamon Sticks
• Clear Glue

Tools

• Glue Gun

Instructions

1. Lay out ribbon, measure out to desired length, and cut. I did mine about 6".
2. On either end, notch out the "handles".  
3. Take clear glue, and dab some on the cut ribbon "handles" to prevent fraying. You can use a q-tip or just your fingers and rub a little on.  Not very much is needed, just on the ends where you cut it. 
4. Cut small dowel to desired length, twice. I use this. Mine are approximately 3 1/2" long.
5. Wrap the "handle" over the dowel and glue, repeat on each end. 
6. Bring the two pieces together and hold with one hand. With your other hand, add cinnamon sticks, by gluing them to the middle - like logs. My sticks are 3 1'2 - 4 " in length.
7. Finally, add ribbon to the middle of the two dowels - tying them together and making your loop for you to hang on the tree.

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