Girls Guide to Guns » shotgun shells https://girlsguidetoguns.com Females for Firearms Wed, 10 Jul 2013 17:18:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://skyrocket.me/?v=3.5.1 Get Crafty With Shotgun Shell Ornaments https://girlsguidetoguns.com/2012/12/19/get-crafty-with-shotgun-shell-ornaments/ https://girlsguidetoguns.com/2012/12/19/get-crafty-with-shotgun-shell-ornaments/#comments Wed, 19 Dec 2012 15:52:14 +0000 Natalie https://girlsguide.skyrocket.me/?p=6219 Natalie shares a fun holiday gun craft that you can enjoy with friends and family.

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]]> I made this video before the events at Sandy Hook took place and was set to post it the day of the attack. Out of respect for our nation in mourning, I thought it was best to refrain from posting it for a bit because I believe what we all needed as we cried together was simply silence. I know I am not alone when I say my heart is still broken over our collective loss. I hope, however, that this video and post can be a diversion, if for a moment, to engage in a fun, creative activity to celebrate this holiday season. With that, I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and the Happiest of Holidays.

Love,

Natalie

Click here to view the embedded video.

Send me photos and any other ideas you have! Can’t wait to see! UPDATE: here is a great crafty post from Julie Golob on more  firearm-related decorations you can create at home: https://www.juliegolob.com/christmas-fun-on-the-range-easy-ornaments-how-to

All photos by Brandon Lippard

Supplies: Shotgun shells, glue (I recommend Gorilla Glue), craft brush, exacto knife, ornament hooks and last but not least… GLITTER!

Glue time.

 

 

Spread time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GLITTER TIME!!

Dry time.

(Pretty glitter picture. Thanks, Martha Stewart!)

After the shell is dry, carefully cut a little hole near the top of the shell and rotate the blade to make the hole a bit larger. You will then insert the ornament hook in the hole and secure it around the rim of the shell.

Decoration time!

Holiday sparkles

More sparkles!

Merry Christmas!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lots of love to you and your family!

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]]> One of our fabulous readers, Ann Ortiz of Midland, TX, shared the instructions for her shotgun shell wreath creation. I have seen others but thought this one was particularly cool because she incorporated lights in the shells. It really adds a fun little punch to the whole project.  Let us know if you end up attempting this cute craft. We would love to see photos!

Such a cute finished product! Be sure and send us photos of yours, too!

Supplies:
  • 100 empty shotgun shells
  • 100 count string of Christmas lights
  • 15′ round wire floral wreath
  • red ribbon (approx. 2″ wide and 20′ long)
  • floral pins (the pins are shaped like staples, but the legs are about 1-1/2″ long)
  • glue gun
  • bow of choice
Instructions:
1 – in the open end of the each shotgun shell hot glue a Christmas light inside.  Placing the light against one side of the shell.
2 – wrap the floral wreath with the red ribbon
3 – now take the lights with the shotgun shells and attach to the floral wreath with the floral pins close to the where the lights are wired  (0<), make sure the electrical socket is easy to access.
4 – bend one floral pin and insert in the back of the wreath to use as a hanger.  Or whatever you would like to use since the wreath will be fairly heavy.
5 – place the bow of choice on the wreath, also using a floral pin.
DONE!

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