Juniper Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Every year I try to make some sort of ornaments with the kids. I have not found any that inspire me this year. Do you know of any? Care to share?! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Dd and decorated clear glass bulbs today some with paint drops on the inside and some with stickers on the outside. We also put some ribbons in some of them. We also took styrofoam balls and square pieces of material and wrapped the balls and tied the material with ribbon. Something else that I enjoyed as a kid but dd is to young for is making god's eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juniper Posted November 28, 2012 Author Share Posted November 28, 2012 Those sound like fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBCaroline Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 How about these? http://www.themagiconions.com/2010/11/lets-make-wax-dipped-pine-cone.html Simple and beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Dd had a good time making ornaments today and we will probably a a couple of hours a few more days making some more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 I made these with my art class at co-op (ages 6-12) and every one turned out lovely and a bit different. I modified it a bit because the yarn was hard to get through the styrofoam ball. We are going to make the hanger with ribbon and put it on with the glue gun. http://zakkalife.blogspot.com/2010/12/kid-craft-fabric-scrap-ornaments.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 *watching this thread for ideas* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrdinaryTime Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 This is level we can handle at our house. http://www.giverslog.com/wrapthegift/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/08-11-06-truluxe-pinecones.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 This is level we can handle at our house. http://www.giverslog...e-pinecones.jpg shows a pic, but not how to do the craft... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrdinaryTime Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 shows a pic, but not how to do the craft... You just glue the Pom-poms onto the pinecone. This is about as elaborate as we get at our house! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 shows a pic, but not how to do the craft... I think it's the colored fuzzy balls glued to the tips of pinecones. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Dd and decorated clear glass bulbs today some with paint drops on the insideDH and I did this about 12 years ago and it was so much fun. Those ornaments are some of our most treasured now. We are going to do it again with the kids this year, since I think they're finally old enough to be careful with them and make them pretty instead of just creating a big mess. The younger your kids are, the better to just let them pick a single favorite color. For older kids and adults, carefully mixing colors creates a beautiful effect. We used some metallics on ours and they are so pretty. Ours look very much like the ones here. As a bonus, there are instructions. :D I also really like the candy sprinkle filled ones here, although I think I'll use tiny beads instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 I made cinnamon stick Christmas ornaments a couple of years ago with my 4-H kids. Here's the how-to video at Youtube. It's really easy. I bought the cinnamon sticks in bulk at amazon and they were pretty inexpensive. The other ornament we made was to take whole walnuts, *carefully* crack them with a nutcracker and remove the nutmeat, then glue the shell halves back together. Glue a loop of gold cord at the top before you glue the shell. Paint the shell with gold or silver metallic tempera paint and you're done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juniper Posted November 28, 2012 Author Share Posted November 28, 2012 How about these? http://www.themagico...-pine-cone.html Simple and beautiful. That is an awesome site! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
songofmyheart Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Links to ornaments we've made over the years... http://www.songofmyheart.org/2009/01/ornaments-carols-and-other-traditions.html http://belladia.typepad.com/bella_dia/2007/12/advent-day-4-th.html http://www.songofmyheart.org/2010/12/christmas-in-mexico-making-ojo-de-dios.html My kids also enjoy making cinnamon applesauce ornaments http://allrecipes.com/recipe/scented-applesauce-cinnamon-ornaments/ These glass balls with popcorn make really cute gifts. We used less popcorn and after popping, we iinserted a photo of the kids. http://impressyourkids.org/magic-popcorn-christmas-ornament/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltop Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 We are going to try these: http://www.kellehampton.com/2012/11/craftastic.html My dds love to draw and are excited about making them for their grandparents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 several years ago I made icicles. they're fast and easy. the kids were young and had fun making them. I started with a 2mm clear plastic crystal bead and fed the wire through it and fastened it off. the other end I put through multiple 4mm, 6mm, 8mm plastic faceted crystal bead wtih a tri-bead between each. (how many depends how long you want it.) I then added 10mm and 12mm crystal pinwheel beads. (or any other combination). the other end of the wire I wound around a pencil several times then fed the end back through the beads so no one would be poked. add ornament hook and hang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 I just came across this cute easy wreath, it is something I am adding to my list of ornaments. http://www.craftsuppliesforless.com/wreathornaments.html# Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 I'm just her to steal ideas. Pay me no mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 If I had girls we would be doing these as gifts! My youngest might, but my other 2 probably won't work with something that looks like beads and a necklace! I just came across this cute easy wreath, it is something I am adding to my list of ornaments. http://www.craftsupp...ornaments.html# Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieSong Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Are you on Pinterest? Just search for handmade or homemade Christmas ornaments and you will see a TON of ideas. We're going to make yarn balls this year. I'm a knitter and crocheter and have LOTS of yarn. http://www.bhg.com/christmas/ornaments/ball-of-string-christmas-ornaments/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Are you on Pinterest? Just search for handmade or homemade Christmas ornaments and you will see a TON of ideas. We're going to make yarn balls this year. I'm a knitter and crocheter and have LOTS of yarn. http://www.bhg.com/c...tmas-ornaments/ Shhh! Don't tell anyone but Pinterest is where I got all of my ideas from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladydusk Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 I try to do this too. Two of my favorites are:Felt & button ornaments:Candles:My crafty credentials are approximately nil, so you know these have to be easy.ETA: I'm looking for an idea for this year, so this is a timely thread. I've put a few ideas on my December Pinterest board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serenade Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Are you on Pinterest? Just search for handmade or homemade Christmas ornaments and you will see a TON of ideas. We're going to make yarn balls this year. I'm a knitter and crocheter and have LOTS of yarn. http://www.bhg.com/c...tmas-ornaments/ These are pretty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Cinnamon ornaments. 1c applesauce to 1.25 c of cinnamon. Costco has lg containers of cinnamon for under 3 dollars. I tripled it and it made a HUGE amount. I bought packs of Christmas cards from the thrift store and made these then there's Moravian stars Pinecone elves Traced paper votives Walnut boats (I saw three ships come sailing in...) Finnish stars Macaroni snowflakes Birdhouses out of toilet paper tubes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandymom Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 We've done this before and the results are beautiful! http://www.save-on-crafts.com/howtomakcero.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saddlemomma Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 I'm just her to steal ideas. Pay me no mind. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saddlemomma Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 I'm just her to steal ideas. Pay me no mind. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juniper Posted November 28, 2012 Author Share Posted November 28, 2012 So, last night I got motivated and made this. I think I am going to make up a bunch but even smaller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 We've made these, I think they turn out really cute: http://www.betterbudgeting.com/christmasornaments/shreddedwheatwreath.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Oh, totally forgot that my mom bought DD Magical Window Stars last year. Think we'll make some of those... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celticmom Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 I'm just her to steal ideas. Pay me no mind. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 We made these last year. http://www.cricutholiday.com/2009/11/week-18-crafty-gift-glitter-ornaments.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Those macaroni snowflakes are adorable. I like making felt ornaments. Last year we did birds. They are easy for kids to stitch around with embroidery floss. This year I am going to try and teach them blanket stitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8circles Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 http://www.purlbee.com/felt-snow-ball-ornaments/ I get so many ideas from Oak Meadow's FB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Those macaroni snowflakes are adorable. I like making felt ornaments. Last year we did birds. They are easy for kids to stitch around with embroidery floss. This year I am going to try and teach them blanket stitch. We did that last year and it went MUCH better than I thought, then they took off with it--they made wee little owls, put buttons on the trees, I loved the stuff they made last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 I'm so pissed at myself. I made gorgeous angel papercuttings the other day, and I thought I pinned it but now I can't find them. I will find them for you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto10blessings Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 what great ideas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 My boys made these one year. http://3cherrycokes.blogspot.com/2010/12/popsicle-stick-reindeer-ornament.html Lots of great ideas. Thanks :-)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Just found a list of 101 handmade ornaments...there's so much other good stuff there. :001_tt1: http://www.everythin...ment-tutorials/ that's a good one! Something for everyone there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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