85 Easy DIY Holiday Ornaments for All Ages

Add a personal touch to your Christmas tree this holiday season with our DIY ornaments every member of the family can make.

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Handmade Ornament Ideas

Skip the store-bought baubles this year, and trim your Christmas tree with handmade, personalized ornaments that will last for years to come. Made from materials you might already have around the house, we have a DIY ornament for every skill level, including painted ornaments, dried orange slices, ornaments made from office supplies, salt dough ornaments, upcycled ornaments and more. So, gather the whole family for a night of Christmas crafting, and don't forget to make a few extra ornaments to gift to friends and loved ones for the perfect DIY holiday present idea.

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From: Michelle Edgemont

DIY Hand-Painted Ornament

Deck the halls this year with one-of-a-kind ornaments that show off your awesome artistic skills. Not feeling particularly painterly? No worries, these elegant ornaments are easier to craft than you probably think. We'll show you how in the link below.

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Mini Felt Wreath Ornament

If you have felt scraps leftover from other craft projects, don't throw them away. Instead, use them to make Christmas tree ornaments such as this adorable mini wreath. The fun and festive decoration is the perfect addition to any tree and is ideal for kids to craft since it won't break when dropped.

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Clay House Ornament

This personalized, house-shaped DIY clay ornament makes a sentimental housewarming gift that new homeowners will cherish for years to come.

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Dried Orange Slice Ornament

There are few Christmas decorations as classic as a dried orange garland. For a cozy, farmhouse-style addition to your tree, turn the well-known garland into ornaments by threading twine through the center of a dried orange slice. Slide a few wooden beads in various sizes onto the twine for added decoration.

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Christmas Tree Hoop Ornament

Framed inside a mini embroidery hoop, a plain wooden tree decoration is transformed into an interactive, Scandinavian-inspired ornament. Top with felt leaves and a red wooden bead for a pop of festive color.

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Ping Pong Ball Snowman Ornament

Transform inexpensive plastic balls into cheeky, cute snowmen with the help of hot glue, felt and colorful craft paint.

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Tree Hauler Ornament

A classic die-cast car is transformed into a nostalgic Christmas ornament using a bottle brush tree and some baker's twine.

Confetti Ornament

Get the kids in on the action with these confetti-filled ornament balls. Help little hands punch out leftover tissue paper with a hole punch, then carefully fill each glass ornament with the confetti pieces. Add in a few metallic stars for extra holiday sparkle.

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Nutty Snowflake Ornament

A few hardware store supplies combine to make this adorable Christmas decoration, perfect for the lug nut in your life.

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Yarn Ball Ornament

Cover inexpensive foam balls with yarn to create a rustic Christmas ornament the kids can hang on the tree or use to top wrapped gifts. Choose traditional wool or synthetic yarn for a smooth look, or get creative by wrapping the balls with fun, novelty yarns with fluffy faux-fur textures or variegated colors.

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From: H. Camille Smith

Marbled Ping Pong Ball Ornament

With just a bowl of water and nail polish, you can achieve this trendy marbled ornament look — on a ping pong ball!

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Light Switch Cover Frame Ornament

Give a boring light switch cover a glam makeover in just a few simple steps. Craft a sweet frame for every member of the family to personalize your Christmas tree in a decorative way.

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Beaded Snowflake Ornament

Made from ribbon and wooden beads, this Scandinavian-inspired star ornament looks beautiful hanging in a window, on a door or nestled in a Christmas tree.

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From: Brian Patrick Flynn

Angelic Paper Clip Ornament

Brighten up your tree at work or home with this fun office supply ornament made from a butterfly clamp.

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Upcycled Light Bulb Snowman Ornament

Don't trash those burned-out light bulbs. Upcycle them into sparkling snowman ornaments for your Christmas tree instead.

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Felt Scrap Ornament

Strips of felt are given zigzagged edges with pinking shears then glued together in alternating colors to create easy, lightweight and kid-friendly ornaments. Top with mini felt berries for added holiday flair.

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Snowflake Wood Round Ornament

Bring Scandinavian simplicity to your Christmas tree this year with this easy-to-craft ornament made from a wood slice, wooden snowflake ornament and black paint.

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Gift Tag Ornament

Eye-catching gold leaf and a handwritten season's greeting turn this ordinary office supply into a one-of-a-kind tree trimming.

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Modern Black + White Ornament

Add your own personality to solid white ornaments with a black paint pen and some fun ribbon. Simply draw geometric designs, polka dots, stripes and even hearts to create one-of-a-kind tree decor. This is a great project to get the kids involved as they'll love seeing their creations hanging on the tree.

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Wood Bead Wreath Ornament

Wooden craft beads, wire and string are all that make up this Scandinavian-style, handmade holiday ornament that is just as pretty as it is easy to make — perfect for the kids to help craft.

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Road Map Snowflake Ornament

Turn your favorite travel spot into a permanent decorative piece you can display year after year. Make this ornament by cutting thick card stock to size by tracing a snowflake silhouette with a pencil, then frost it with a light mist of spray snow. Cut a map to size, then fold it accordion-style to add texture. Add a small brass embellishment in the middle for a metallic touch.

Mason Jar Band Wreath Ornament

Are spare Mason jar bands from past craft projects cluttering up your kitchen drawers? Upcycle them into adorable mini wreath ornaments for your Christmas tree using materials like moss, jute and ribbon.

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Clothespin Snowflake Ornament

In just a few steps, you can turn wooden clothespins into beautiful snowflake tree ornaments. This is a great project for older children to tackle on their own or for small kids with help from a crafty adult.

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From: Brian Patrick Flynn

Shibori-Dyed Ornament

Remember how much fun tie-dye was as a kid? Well, it's back, but with a more sophisticated, exotic twist. Give your Christmas tree a touch of celestial indigo flair with these beautiful handmade Japanese-inspired ornaments.

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Gold Brad Ornament

Gold paper brads are inserted around a small foam ball for an easy and eye-catching DIY ornament idea. Repeat on various size foam balls to bring visual interest to your Christmas tree.

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Rustic Twig Star Ornament

These woodsy stars add just the right amount of homespun charm to an indoor or outdoor Christmas tree. Made from found twigs, hot glue and paint, they're a fun craft project to make with the kids.

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Salt Dough Ornament

Using ingredients you already have in your kitchen, you can whip up a whole batch of these cookie-shaped ornaments. For the dough, you need 4 cups of flour, 1-1/2 cups of water and 1 cup of salt. First, preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Combine ingredients, then knead the mixture into dough and roll out flat. Use cookie cutters to cut the dough into seasonal shapes and embellish however you'd like, then place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown. While cookies are still soft, use a knife to poke a hole in each for hanging. Once they've cooled, spray them with a clear protective food coating, thread ribbon through the hole and hang them on the Christmas tree.

Gold Gilded Ornament

Give your tree — or in this case, a fiddle leaf fig plant — a touch of modern sparkle with these hand-painted ornaments. Apply gold gilding paint with a medium-sized brush and a light touch. Gently pull the gold paint across the ornament to create beautiful brush strokes.

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Festive Cookie Cutter Ornament

Give your surplus cookie cutters a new purpose. Layla Palmer of The Lettered Cottage created these festive ornaments by hot-gluing metal cookie cutters to decorative scrapbook paper. Implement this same look throughout your home by making a wreath or garland for your mantel.

Embellished Wood Slice Ornament

Birch log slices have been popping up everywhere as a way to add a rustic touch to just about any space in your home. They even make great Christmas tree ornaments. Pick up pre-cut wood slices, available at most craft stores, or cut your own logs into 1/4-inch-thick discs. Stencil on a wintry design with colorful craft paint or top with a scrapbook sticker, then drill a hole in the top for ribbon.

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Flower Power Ornament

Looking for a unique way to display dried wedding flowers or blooms from another special occasion? Layer dehydrated petals into a shatterproof, light bulb-shaped ornament for a decoration that's equal parts pretty and meaningful.

Beach Scene Ornament

Warm up your tree with ornaments that remind you of your favorite vacation spot. Fill plain glass ornaments with sand and seashells from a special trip or from the craft store.

DIY String Art Ornament

String art is not just an adult DIY project. With a little help, kids can make their own mini versions of string art ornaments. Parents hammer the nails, kids do the stringing and your Christmas tree gets a dose of crafty awesomeness.

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Cinnamon Scented Ornament

Enjoy all the fun of making Christmas cookies without the mess or calories. These fragrant (non-edible) and festive cinnamon ornaments are a must-make, kid-friendly holiday craft that will have you rolling, baking and decorating.

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From: Marian Parsons

Embroidery Hoop Sweater Ornament

Last year's holiday sweater just a little too tight? Turn it into an ornament with an embroidery hoop, yarn and our easy tutorial.

Paper Towel Roll Snowflake Ornament

Turn trash into treasure by upcycling empty paper towel rolls into glittering Christmas tree ornaments. Cut the roll into 12 half-inch sections, then glue together in a snowflake shape. Finish with decoupage glue and glitter.

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Wood-Burned Snowflake Ornament

Give your Christmas tree a woodland theme with plaid and burlap ribbons, pinecones and handmade wooden ornaments. For the wood-burned ornaments, gather round wood slices, a wood-burning tool, ribbon or twine and a hot glue gun. Start by wood-burning whimsical snowflake motifs into each wood slice and hot glue the ribbon onto the front and back of the wood to create an ornament.

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From: Michelle Edgemont

Scrabble Ornament

Glue Scrabble letters onto strips of colorful ribbon to spell out holiday sayings or family members' names. Loop ribbon through the top and proudly display your creation on your Christmas tree.

Card Stock Spinner Ornament

Add a trendy pop of color and pattern to your Christmas tree by whipping up these pretty paper ornaments using just card stock, beads and twine.

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Sisal Rope Egg Ornament

Start this easy project by buying round or egg-shaped foam balls and sisal rope from your local craft store. Unfurl the sisal rope, then wrap around the foam egg, covering its surface completely and securing with hot glue as you go. Lastly, hot-glue a loop of ribbon to the top of the sphere and hang it on the tree.

Cinnamon Stick Bundle Ornament

Crafting a homemade ornament is a simple as gathering a few cinnamon sticks and some twine. Bundle five sticks together and tie with the twine to create a fragrant and festive tree decoration.

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From: Michelle Edgemont

Felt Confetti Ornament

Jazz up a clear glass ornament by cutting leftover felt into multi-colored confetti pieces. Place the confetti inside the ornament, and glue the topper in place to avoid a mess if you have kids or pets.

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Glittering Snowball Ornament

Add a little snowy sparkle to your Christmas tree this holiday season. These melt-proof snowballs are a fun craft for kids and can be reused year after year.

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Custom Clay Ornament

With a set of alphabet stamps and bakeable clay, your favorite holiday saying becomes a modern, colorful ornament. Make a few extras to gift to friends and family.

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From: Michelle Edgemont

Twig Ornament

Craft memories with your family this season by helping the younger kids create handmade ornaments. Ideal for tiny hands, these colorful, simple keepsakes are made using natural sticks and an assortment of fibers.

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Rope Ornament

Save money without skimping on style by filling a clear glass ornament with rope from the hardware store for a cozy look.

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Timeless Gingerbread Ornament

These gingerbread cookie ornaments, made out of wood and paint, look like the real thing but can be enjoyed for many Christmases to come.

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From: Marian Parsons

Toothpick Star Ornament

Why do we love no-bake dough ornaments? The customization possibilities are endless. Here, a toothpick was used to make a lovely pattern on a cookie-cutter star, allowing the Christmas lights to shine through.

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Colorful Pom-Pom Ornament

Kids love seeing their handmade ornaments and decorations used at Christmas. This colorful yarn ornament garland is fun and simple to make for kids of all ages, making it an ideal family craft. The best part? You only need three materials.

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From: Marian Parsons

Wooden Spool Ornament

A relic of days past, wooden thread spools evoke a feeling of nostalgia. If you don't have a store of old spools lying around, however, you can buy them in bulk online. From there, simply add festive twine, wire or fabric to the center of the spool and hang for a warm and cozy Christmas look.

From: Brian Patrick Flynn

Glittered Light Bulb Ornament

Give worn-out lightbulbs new life as glittering tree ornaments. A few coats of metallic spray paint and a ribbon for hanging are all you need. Smaller light bulbs work best grouped together in odd numbers, while larger lightbulbs are best as single ornaments.

From: Brian Patrick Flynn

Wine Cork Christmas Tree Ornament

These clever upcycled cork Christmas trees are the cutest reason to drink more wine — like you needed one, right?

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Metal Stencil Ornament

Make a graphic statement on your tree by stringing metal stencils from the hardware store onto twine. Create a similar look with cardboard stencils by punching a hole through the top, then hanging with twine.

From: Brian Patrick Flynn

Glass Terrarium Ornament

Bring texture and color to your front porch or Christmas tree with a grouping of clear glass ornaments filled with everyday organic materials such as moss, bark, lavender and dried oranges.

From: Brian Patrick Flynn

Puzzle Piece Reindeer Ornament

Not sure what to do with that old puzzle that's missing a few pieces? Repurpose it into cute reindeer ornaments for your Christmas tree. Paint the pieces in two shades of brown paint (one for the face, one for the antlers). Glue them together, then finish with googly eyes, a pom-pom nose and a red ribbon.

Get the How-To: Upcycle Old Puzzle Pieces Into Adorable Reindeer Ornaments

Button Christmas Tree Ornament

Put a kid-friendly spin on tree decor with ornaments made from stacked buttons. Add thread to a needle and knot the end, then slide an assortment of small neutral-toned buttons onto the thread as a tree base. Gradually build a tree silhouette with an assortment of large buttons along the bottom, medium buttons in the center and smaller buttons near the top. For a tree topper effect, add a small star decoration on top with looped string as a hanger.

From: Brian Patrick Flynn

DIY String Globe Ornament

These delicate ornaments are a beautiful way to add some festive Christmas spirit to your home, indoors or out. Their weather-resistant coating makes them a stunning addition to your winter yard that you can leave up all season.

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Glittery Light Bulb Ornament

This DIY project is as easy as they come. Simply coat glass light bulbs in craft glue and sprinkle with glitter. To hang, glue a piece of twine over the top, and wrap more twine around the top to cover it.

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Sprinkle Ornament

This DIY project is the perfect way to use up all of your leftover sprinkles from Christmas cookie baking. Spread a thick layer of tacky glue over a glass ornament. Dip the ornament into a bowl of sprinkles, being sure to lightly push the sprinkles into the glue. Pair with candy canes and popcorn garland for the sweetest tree you ever did see.

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Vase Filler Snowman Ornament

This cute little snowman ornament is made using a piece of wire and inexpensive vase filler spheres glued on top of each other. The snowman is topped off with red yarn to serve as a winter scarf.

DIY Snow Globe Ornament

Add a two-inch layer of artificial snow along the bottom of a clear glass or plastic ball ornament, and suspend miniature holiday figurines from the ornament's foil or metal cap using fishing line. Once hung, this simple, clear ornament takes on the appearance of a sophisticated snow globe.

Paint-Dipped Wooden Sphere Ornament

Craving a more modern holiday look this year? These dipped wooden ornaments are stunning and simple to make.

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From: Brian Patrick Flynn

Silverware Ornament

Melissa Michaels of The Inspired Room repurposed old spoons by hanging them on her dining room Christmas tree — a great conversation piece at the dinner table.

Felt Kissing Ball Ornament

Put a colorful, modern spin on mistletoe by creating a grouping of artificial pinecones made from felt and foam spheres. Craft a large version of these colorful spheres to hang in a doorway as a kissing ball or make several smaller versions for cheery ornaments.

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From: Brian Patrick Flynn

No-Bake Christmas Tree Ornament

Featuring a striking, black Scandinavian-inspired pattern, these simple no-bake dough trees are surprisingly chic. Plus, you can make a big batch all at once, which makes them perfect for an ornament-decorating party or family craft night activity.

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Bird Seed Ornament

For the holidays, don't just decorate the Christmas tree inside your house. These birdseed ornaments add color to bare winter trees and treat hungry feathered friends to a snack. This is a great project for kids and to give as gifts to your favorite nature lovers.

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From: Marian Parsons

Playful Card Ornament

For a one-of-a-kind ornament or gift topper, glue two playing cards back to back and punch a hole through the top. Hang the cards with ribbon or a small strip from a book page. Pair the ornaments with game pieces and colorful gift wrapping to create a game-themed tree.

Candy Cane Reindeer Ornament

Kids will love creating these nostalgic reindeer ornaments using mini candy canes, felt, googly eyes and pom-poms.

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Mini Pinecone Elf Ornament

How cute is this festive little guy? Grab some craft felt, mini pinecones and our step-by-step instructions below to make a gaggle of your own.

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From: Brian Patrick Flynn

Felt and Thread Snowflake Ornament

To make this pretty ornament, gather felt by the yard, ribbon, thread, a needle and crafting scissors. Using the bottom of a cup, trace a circle onto two stacked pieces of felt using a marker. Next, cut out the circles using fabric scissors. Trace the silhouette of a snowflake onto the center of one of the pieces of felt. Use a needle and thread to create stitches along the traced silhouette until the marks are completely covered. Next, insert a looped ribbon through the backside of the stitched felt, securing it to the top with hot glue. Finally, layer the second piece of felt on top of the ribbon, concealing the glued area.

Mason Jar Lid Ornament

Turn a simple Mason jar lid into a tree ornament by covering its interior with glitter paper and an assortment of decorative buttons.

From: Brian Patrick Flynn

Tinsel Glass Ornament

Glass or clear plastic ornaments are perfect because you can fill them with whatever strikes your fancy. Here, we've added some tinsel garland for a touch of sparkle.

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Sweet Baby Shoes Ornament

Turn outgrown baby shoes or your child's favorite pair of doll shoes into holiday ornaments by adding a four-inch section of rope or twine to the shoes' straps, then tie two small knots to connect the pair. Place one shoe on each side of a branch until they hang evenly.

Sweater Pinecone Ornament

Turn an outdated sweater into this cozy, country-chic decoration with just a few materials and a little crafting time.

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From: Brian Patrick Flynn

Coffee Bean Ornament

If you have leftover coffee beans, consider using them in clear ornaments. Once the bulbs are on the tree, the warm lights will heat your bulbs and give off a warm coffee aroma.

From: Brian Patrick Flynn

Button Snow Ball Ornament

Buttons of various shapes and sizes combine to make these sweet, pretty ornaments. Simply hot glue the buttons onto a plain ornament, overlapping as you go to create texture.

Toy Figurine Ornament

Get playful with your tree by turning small toys into ornaments. All you need is a simple ornament hanger or a small strand of string.

From: Brian Patrick Flynn

Natural Christmas Ornament

Look to your own backyard to add nature-inspired elements to your tree. Michelle Edwards of Sweet Something Designs harvested acorns during fall and used the caps to create acorn ball ornaments. "Paint a Styrofoam ball brown and push the caps in with a dab of hot glue," she says. Add some glue to the caps, embellish them with any color glitter to match your tree and top them off with ribbon and twine for hanging. Add glittered pinecones and greenery for a truly nature-inspired Christmas tree.

Sheet Music Ornament

Are you a music lover? Cut 12 circles from sheet music and fold them in half. Tape one side to another circle's side until a complete ball is formed, then hang these pretty music-inspired decorations from the tree or pile in groupings around the house.

Pressed Clay Ornament

Turn an evergreen sprig into a stamp to create these beautiful, easy handmade pressed clay ornaments.

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From: Brian Patrick Flynn

Walnut Santa Ornament

Perfect for the littlest crafters, this easy project uses materials you probably already have on hand. You and the kiddos can turn a bag of walnuts into a whole tree full of everyone's favorite elf in no time flat.

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From: H. Camille Smith

Patterned Poinsettia Ornament

Designer Britany Simon created these black, white and red poinsettias from solid-colored felt and patterned cotton fabric. Once added to the tree, they become the first thing guests notice. Then they help draw the eye around the room to other coordinating design elements.

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From: Brian Patrick Flynn

Fabric Scrap Ornament

Give a dated holiday ornament a charming touch using fabric scraps. First, cut linen or cotton fabric into 24-inch-long by one-half-inch-wide strips. Next, wrap the ornaments with the fabric strips, securing each end with hot glue. Layer scraps around each ornament until completely covered.

Pinecone Map Ornament

Barb Steadman of Turtles and Tails combined her two favorite things (vacation and holiday decorating) to make this travel-inspired ornament. First, she cut pieces of a Hawaiian map into leaf shapes, then glued them to a foam ball, layered up from the bottom. How easy and cute is that?

Kid-Friendly DIY Snow Globe Ornament

Get kids crafting with this how-to that turns plastic cups and small holiday decorations into fun and easy snowglobe ornaments.

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