I embroider and sew them, make decorations from acorns and pinecones, make little mushrooms from cork, crochet snowflakes, or make origami decor. This year, I plan on making some himmeli ornaments from natural straw.
DIY Himmeli kit for beginners on Etsy
If you are unfamiliar with this technique, it’s a traditional Lithuanian (and Scandinavian) art in which the pieces of straw are assembled to create geometrical shapes. These airy sculptures are believed to protect homes from evil spirits and guard the family.
Even if I try a new craft or method for decor-making each year, one way to make ornaments repeats. I embroider and sew Christmas ornaments from felt fabric.
If you would like to embroider your ornaments, too, check out these patterns on Etsy:
DIY ornament with a snowflake pattern on Etsy
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Felt Christmas bauble ornaments, a pattern on Etsy
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Deck the Boughs – 12 Christmas ornaments pattern on Etsy
Also, read blog articles where I demonstrate the entire process of embroidering and assembling the ornaments:
Handmade Christmas decorations
Detailed step-by-step guide and free PDF pattern download
If you are into hand embroidery but do not like sewing ornaments, try framing your festive embroidery in small or mini hoops. They work great as tree decor and make cute gift tags.
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