Pam of gingerbread snowflakes turns celebrating Christmas up to ELEVEN.  She posted a tutorial for ridiculously cute marshmallow man ornaments sewn out of felt.  She is also hosting an International Winter Holiday Cookie Recipe Swap.

Around this time of year, she seems to post something Christmasy every day.

Pam is a wonderfully open and generous person.  I'm so happy to call her my friend.  I wanted to do something special for her, so I hand made a small star ornament.  I know she already has a truckload of ornaments, but I thought she could probably find some space on one of her many trees. :)

To make sure my ornament was sweet and childlike, I sketched the star pattern by hand instead of using a template.  On one side I added pearly beads in a burst pattern.  On the other the beads are in circles.  I used beads that would catch the colored lights of the tree and sparkle.

In between the two layers I added a star-shaped piece of card stock for stability. It's a simple ornament that I was able to sew up in an evening with supplies I had on hand.

You are a bright shiny star, Pam!  I hope you have a wonderful Christmas!