Tranquility7 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 I know there are loads of ideas for "easy" ornaments online, but I'm looking for something that we could make to bring to the nursing home. DS will play piano and my DDs will pass out a little "gift" to anyone who stops (I expect a lot will, since my DCs are little and always get lots of attention when we are there other times). It seems best to give them something "consumable" since I'm sure they don't want clutter, yet I'm also not sure that give elderly folks food gifts is a good idea either. Oh, and would, of course, prefer to not spend a ton of time or money... So... any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Eyeglass chains can be DIY with beads. E.g. http://www.beadinggem.com/2011/08/how-to-make-eye-glass-necklace-holder.html Bookmarks are always welcomed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quark Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 (edited) We've made lots of origami Christmas ornaments in the past. If you google origami Christmas ornaments, you'll see quite a few do-able hits. ETA: you can use old catalogs/ gift wrapping paper/ magazine paper etc so cost can be zero to minimal. Edited November 30, 2016 by quark 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emba Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 One year my kids made a large number of those dough ornaments made of glue and spices for their classes at PS - cinnamon and nutmeg, I think. But I've also had my kids color paper ornaments with ribbon hangers (there are many free printables online) to hand out at the nursing home or holiday coloring sheets, but that's hard to do in quantity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALB Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 We just cranked out 50 applesauce cinnamon ornaments in about 20 minutes. You just mix equal amounts of applesauce and cinnamon to make dough, then roll it out on a heavily floured surface and cut out with cookie cutters. Use a straw to make holes to tie a ribbon. They do take a couple of days to dry and harden, or you can bake them at a low temp for about an hour or more. The best part is that your house smells incredible! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartlikealion Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 I'd probably do something like this: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Unfinished-Wooden-Christmas-Ornaments-Pack-of-48/33396918 Or those candy canes made of beads. We did that a couple of years ago (tri beads in red and white or clear, pipe cleaner) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndOfOrdinary Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Little containers of bubbles? They could blow them in the air while your son plays the piano. Weddings do this all the time, so getting $50 wouldn't be too extreme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Reindeer from candy canes? Use pipe cleaners for antlers, puff ball or bead for a nose, add googly eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica in OR Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Reindeer hot chocolate cones? http://www.savvysavingcouple.net/2012/12/20/diy-christmas-gift-reindeer-hot-cocoa-cones-craft/ Erica in OR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Felt ribbon candy. They're quick and easy to make with a hot glue gun and very inexpensive. You just need two or three colors of felt, cut into 1" wide strips, so you can make several from each piece. Then you just fold them accordion-style or roll the strips and hot glue as you go. Add a simple loop, and you're good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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