Dance on Ice Figure Skater Christmas Ornament Bead Embroidery Kit by Abris Art ABT-E-001

Bead Dance on Ice, a two-sided beaded Christmas ornament kit by Abris Art — a figure skater in a red dress gliding past a beaded fir tree on one side and a pair of white ice skates tied with holly and red berries on the other, finished with a red beaded rim and a white satin ribbon for hanging. Worked with about 297 Preciosa Czech glass beads in 5 colours over a full-colour printed design, so the beads pick out the highlights while the soft painted picture shows through.

A little stitcher's folklore: skaters say the first glide on fresh ice in December sets the luck for the whole winter. Stitchers say this one keeps the winter graceful.

Why this kit: if you love skating or vintage winter scenes, this ornament is quick and easy: only five bead colours and a soft printed picture, so it is a perfect first bead kit and a sweet gift for a young skater.

Kit includes: art canvas pre-printed in colour with both sides of the ornament, about 297 Preciosa Czech glass beads in 5 colours, beading needles, beading thread, fiberfill, a decorative ribbon for hanging, and instructions with a finishing guide. The greenery, cones and other props in the photos are not included.

Sew each bead onto its colour-marked spot on the printed canvas, then cut out both circles, stitch them together, add the filling and finish with the beaded rim and ribbon loop.

Finished size: about 6.6 cm (2.6 in) across. A handmade keepsake for the tree, a gift topper or a Christmas card insert, and a sweet stocking stuffer for anyone who loves to craft.