Comments on: Baby Jesus Christmas Ornament Crafts in Half-Walnut Shell

By: Nell Regan M.A.

Nell Regan M.A. — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 18:51:29 +0000

Wow, thanks for the incredible compliment–I’m speechless with gratitude. We have lots of fun arts and crafts on Rhythms of Play and have plans to publish many more! Thanks for your vote of approval–Happy Crafting!

By: Laura Henderson

Laura Henderson — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:26:34 +0000

Loved this ornament and would love to give as gifts. My kids are grown but as a crafter, I am always looking for simple and inexpensive ways to share. You are awesome and I look forward to seeing more from you

By: Nell Regan M.A.

Nell Regan M.A. — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 07:02:56 +0000

In reply to Evey Velez. Gold leafing the walnut sounds lovely, Evey! I'll bed it turns out beautifully!

By: Evey Velez

Evey Velez — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 22:38:52 +0000

i’m going to gold leaf my walnut!

By: Nell Regan M.A.

Nell Regan M.A. — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 23:30:16 +0000

In reply to Emily Oakes.

Hi Emily, great question. Although I have added links to the craft supplies needed to make these walnut shell Christmas ornaments, it would help to write down the sizes. Thanks for asking.

The wooden bead for the head can be between 10mm, as pictured, and 14mm. The wooden star is about 3/4 inch to 1 inch in diameter, but a little larger, or smaller, will work. Happy Christmas crafting!

Nell

By: Emily Oakes

Emily Oakes — Sun, 22 Nov 2020 23:30:43 +0000

What size wooden bead did you use for baby Jesus’ head? Also, what size wooden stat?

By: nell

nell — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 15:34:10 +0000

In reply to janet. Oh my goodness Janet!! Thank you for the wonderful tip! I have always wondered the best way to open walnut shels to get useable halves. A flat head screwdriver sounds like it works brilliantly--thank you!!

By: janet

janet — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 15:14:53 +0000

when you need English walnut shells whole not cracked into bits. do NOT use a nutcracker of any kind! Instead you a flat headed strewdriver. insert the point of a flat headed screwdriver into the top of walnut and twist! you will get two half-shells both perfect! This is easier then cracking the shells . just a twist and it’s open. If you just want to eat the nuts inside . This is still the easier way to open English Walnuts. if you just want the nut inside

By: nell

nell — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 06:15:57 +0000

In reply to Dineen. Awww... thanks, Dineen! You officially just make my day :) These little cuties are my favorite. They look so sweet with our peg doll angels hanging nearby.

By: Dineen

Dineen — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 20:08:17 +0000

Oh my! The walnut shell is heart shaped. How much more meaningful can it get? It’s way beyond cute. It’s heart wrenchingly appropriate.