Repurposed Tea Strainer Christmas Tree Ornaments

October 22, 2014
Here are a couple more inexpensive ideas for Christmas decorating with things you have around the house.  Today I am re-purposing tea strainers as tree ornaments.


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I drilled a hole in the top of the strainer handle for a jute holder and another into the strainer opener tab.  I used the hole in the strainer opener tab to add jump rings with a miniature blue & white transferware child's tea set creamer, an enamelware "25" tag (Tim Holtz collection), a jingle bell and a plastic snowflake.  
These are jump rings.  They are normally used in jewelry making.  Use two needle nosed pliers to close the ends up tight.

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The ornament hangs from a piece of jute.

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For this tea strainer, I formed a jump ring out of wire to go through two of the holes near the bottom.

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Then I added another jump ring with a snowflake, and a jump ring with a small jingle bell to the bottom.

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I am displaying my new ornaments on an outdoor spruce tree!

Other 2014 repurposed or upcycled ornaments:

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  1. HomeroadOctober 22, 2014 at 3:32 PM

    I love them all!!!!

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  2. Ivy and ElephantsOctober 22, 2014 at 4:01 PM

    Cute, Carlene! Love the tea ball ones, so cute on a kitchen tree.
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  3. Kim@Snug HarborOctober 22, 2014 at 4:03 PM

    Great ideas!

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  4. CherylOctober 22, 2014 at 5:17 PM

    Inspiring!!

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  5. Deanies StashOctober 22, 2014 at 6:11 PM

    These are so cute. I have a few of the ball type of tea strainers that may get a makeover! Have a great day!

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  6. LindaOctober 22, 2014 at 6:29 PM

    those are ADORABLE!!!

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  7. 20 North OraOctober 22, 2014 at 6:31 PM

    Really cute ideas! Thanks.

    Judy

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  8. martinealisonOctober 22, 2014 at 9:18 PM

    Bonjour,

    Des idées très originales... une manière de mettre en valeur et de donner une autre vie à certains de nos objets oubliés...
    Gros bisous ♡

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  9. sandyOctober 22, 2014 at 9:50 PM

    So creative! I love the first tea strainer one the best but they are all cute! Have a wonderful rest of the week!

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  10. Pam KesslerOctober 23, 2014 at 3:45 PM

    Those are adorable! Now I just have to find my tea strainer :)

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  11. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonOctober 23, 2014 at 6:36 PM

    You are always creating something unique and fun Carlene. I have one of each of those. Love all of the goodies hanging on the first one!
    hugs,
    Jann

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  12. cynthia lee designsOctober 24, 2014 at 12:14 AM

    Love the tea strainer one with all the little things on it...so cute!!
    ~Cindy

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  13. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresOctober 29, 2014 at 12:13 PM

    Is there anything you can't repurpose and turn into a tree ornament? Love these very clever and creative ideas. Thanks for the inspiration and for sharing at VIParty.

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  14. Donna WilkesOctober 29, 2014 at 4:58 PM

    I like to fill my tree with unique ornaments like these. Very delightful.

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  15. DianaOctober 29, 2014 at 8:44 PM

    So creative! Love the the acorn-shaped tea ball with the little snow flake hanging from the bottom.


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