You may be wondering how you can possible decorate your Christmas tree this year if you are on a budget. Store bought ornaments can be glamorous but very expensive. By the time you add in gifts, food and all the …[Continue]
Handmade Christmas Ornaments
If you want to personalize your Christmas a great way to do that is to make handmade Christmas ornaments. These ornaments can serve as a wonderful memory of the holiday season from year to year. And best of all you …[Continue]
Holiday Holstein
This ornament is fun to make and fun to admire hanging from your tree. What you will need: •4-inch wood cow •1/2-inch paintbrush •Acrylic paint: white, black •5/8-inch red wood heart •Hot glue gun, glue sticks •15 inches red satin …[Continue]
Country Christmas Goose
If you are an animal lover you may be wondering how you can work animals into your Christmas decorating. Look no further-we have some great ideas for handmade animal-themed Christmas ornaments. You can simply choose your favorite animal to decorate …[Continue]
Life Saver Wreaths
This versatile ornament can be made in a variety of sizes. From small to larger they will give a “sweet” look to your tree. What you will need: •Shoestring licorice•Regular or Gummi green Life Savers Instructions for the project: Use …[Continue]
Lollipop Santa
This is a simple ornament you can produce en masse for classmates or to hang on your own Christmas tree.What you will need: •Lollipop (the kind wrapped in plastic)•White and red paper•Hole punch•Glue•Red pompon•Googly eyes•Cotton balls•Thread and tape Instructions for …[Continue]
Pretzel Garland
This simple garland will make a festive and tasty addition to the tree. What you will need: •Pretzels dipped in white chocolate•3-foot length of ribbon Instructions for the project: Thread one pretzel onto the ribbon and tie the end to …[Continue]
Candy Glass
For extra fun this Christmas you may want to try combining making ornaments with the fun food of the holiday. Kids will especially love being able to combine the treats of Christmas with decorating. These ideas will combine food and …[Continue]
Fused Bead Ornaments
This fun to make ornaments can literally be made in any shape or style. You will need to find a pattern for the shape you want to do. Check online or at your local craft store for a variety of …[Continue]
Beaded Snowflake Ornament
Beading has become one of the hottest crafts! Everywhere crafters are beading bags, sweaters and making bead jewelry. So it only makes sense that beading has come to Christmas ornaments. Making your own beaded handmade Christmas ornaments can be fun, …[Continue]