Skating Rink Diorama Ornament Instructions

Here's a diorama ornament that I love. Take a metal ring (craft store in macrame supplies) about 3.5 inches across. Wrap it with cord, yarn, string or thread to fully cover it. Metallic or other fancy thread or yarn would be cool. Tie a knot and add a hanger loop. Secure ends with Fray Check or clear-drying glue. Slice a rounded end of a Styrofoam ball which should be about the same diameter as the ring, like in the picture, fit it into place and glue it down with hot glue or tacky glue. Onto the flat Styrofoam, glue a circle of aluminum foil. Dab some glue on the foil and sprinkle on silver or holographic or white glitter. Glue on plastic trees at the back of the scene, and some little people. Any kind of winter scene would be great: a tiny village scene, an indoor fireplace scene, a small barn and a couple animals, etc. You get the idea; think 'miniature'. Miniature people can be purchased where model train supplies are sold. Around the outside edges of the circle attach some sequins with small pins or glue until the outside is covered. You could also use glitter for this. Don't forget your label.