Glittered Snowflake Paper Ornaments
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Use our free pattern to Christmas Foil Balloon Ornament cut out a llama shape from chipboard, then add a felt blanket, thread tassels, and some mini jingle bells. Repurpose an old plaid shirt into a festive set of Christmas ornaments! Plus, you can use old ornaments as the base to make this a totally free Christmas craft. These easy salt dough ornaments are so easy to personalize, you'll be making one for each member of the family. All you need to make them is flour, salt, water, acrylic paint, and a set of Christmas cookie cutters.
These hoot-worthy companions are a cozy addition to your Christmas tree. Make a pair of owl ornaments from wool roving and minimal hand-stitching. They're inexpensive to make and will look wise for many seasons. What's the secret to these geometric Christmas ornaments?
Candy canes make perfect ornaments on any Christmas tree. These faux candy canes are made from wooden beads and wire. String the beads onto the shaped wire, and secure each end with a dot of hot glue.
Leave enough tissue paper on each end to gather and lightly twist it, tying it with colored string. After threading the crystal bead, draw the wire out of any adjacent large bead of an arm (left or right, as you prefer). Thread 1 large bead and 3 small beads into the wire and push them near the bead ring. I’m Debbie Chapman, founder of One Little Project and author of the book Low-Mess Crafts for Kids. I love creating and cooking up fun for my husband and 3 kids.
Using paint, wood glue, and wood pieces, assemble your ornament and hang from your tree with a piece of twine. Use multiple colors for a brighter look or go for a modern farmhouse twist with black and white. This tutorial isn’t about making but is about decorating ready ornaments – just buy or make some wooden snowflakes using some tutorials.
I removed all those remaining pieces from the mat and set a new piece of cardstock and sent it to cut again. First I chose a pretty snowflake template from the Silhouette store (You can find really cute free and very inexpensive different designs there). To be honest, I wanted to make these for a long time. I’ve seen many trees using snowflakes but those pre-made, store-bought ones are a bit expensive sometimes.
You might also enjoy this list of gorgeous DIY Christmas ornaments that kids can make. Kids will love to help create these easy Christmas ornaments. Trace a half-bell shape onto a piece of honeycomb paper; cut out.
Replace the top, and add a Christmas message with adhesive scrapbooking letters. Display your family's initial with this easy, elegant ornament. Using stamps and a gold stamp pad, stamp a gold crown or other image and your family's surname initial, let dry, then rub the surface with chalk. Set the canvas on top of a sturdy tree branch, or add a hanging loop to the back.
Affordable wood cutouts from a craft store can easily be transformed into mesmerizing marbled DIY Christmas ornaments with only a few supplies. Dip the cutouts into a water-marbling bath with the colors of your choice. Add a metal ornament hook and satin bow to finish the look. Thread the open end of the wire through the large bead and draw it out from the adjacent ring bead. Pull the wire tightly but firmly so that the first arm of the beaded snowflake is crafted nicely. These little stars and snowflakes are life-like and will make the cutest tree ornaments.
Real snowflakes form in incredible shapes and many Christmas designs are inspired by them. Stellar plates are flat and symmetrical with a simple yet elegant shape for a clean look. Sectored plates have pointed arms with intricate detail which add depth and texture. Simple stars reflect the classic snowflake we all picture and are perfect for traditional styling. Stellar dendrites branch into fine arms that shimmer in the light which creates a luxurious effect. Fernlike stellar dendrites are even more elaborate, resembling ferns with delicate curves, ideal for a truly distinctive display.
These clever DIY surprise ball ornaments double as a festive gift, because you can actually hide small trinkets or presents inside the ornament. Place your gifts inside fillable plastic ornaments before you begin, then cover the surface with pieces of paper streamers. Save these as a surprise for Christmas morning, or turn them into a fun Advent calendar countdown.
Press the layers together and sew about ¼-inch from the edge of each circle, using a decorative stitch setting. Use pinking shears to cut through all the layers around each circle motif. Find inexpensive hammered-metal frames; cover with layers of brown paint and gently wipe to give an aged effect. Print and cut the silhouette to size; attach a ribbon or hanger at the back using hot glue. Whip up a batch of these mini Christmas ornaments—hang some from the tree, and give a few as gifts, too. Simply trace a design onto a small piece of brightly colored linen or cotton.
It’s absolutely inexpensive because you probably have glue and glitter and home and if not those supplies are not expensive anyway. Customize your ornament with your choice of colors, text, and imagery. No machine printing or vinyl decals—just genuine artistry. My free 4-week class teaches someone how to crochet from start to finish. This free masterclass was specially designed for those who have never crocheted before. We offer a 30-day change-of-mind policy if the box is unopened and the product undamaged.