Author Archives: Ann Kirsten
Twelve Days of Ornaments, Day 10: Twig Tree Ornaments
Cut a branch from your yard. You'll need two long pieces, a medium piece and a small one. Hot glue these together into the shape of a tree. Tie a piece of green yarn or embroidery floss onto the tree ...
Dec 10, 2021
Twelve Days of Ornaments, Day 9: Clear Ball Ornaments
Another easy ornament to make with your kids is clear ornaments. I they're available everywhere. I bought these at the dollar store. Let your kids fill them with whatever they want: candies, marshmall...
Dec 09, 2021
Twelve Days of Ornaments, Day 8: Paint Brush Ornaments
This one is really fun. You can use it as an ornament or as wall dcor. Paint Brush Ornaments Here's what you'll need: Paint brushes - old ones or from the dollar store Craft paint Small pom-poms Googl...
Dec 08, 2021
Twelve Days of Ornaments, Day 7: Fingerprint Ornaments
You'll kill two birds with these ornaments: You'll have decorated Christmas balls AND be able to mark the size of your child's fingers! Fingerprint Ornaments You'll need: Christmas balls Craft paint P...
Dec 07, 2021
Twelve Days of Ornaments, Day 6: Painted Peanut People
Who ever heard of hanging peanuts on a Christmas tree?! Well, now you have. We had so much fun making these. My eldest daughter and my granddaughter came over and we had a peanut painting party! Paint...
Dec 06, 2021
Twelve Days of Ornaments, Day 5: Glittered Figurine Ornaments
Some years back, a friend and I found out that a co-worker was putting up her first tree and didn't have any ornaments. We made it our mission to make her the wackiest and weirdest ornaments we could ...
Dec 05, 2021
Twelve Days of Ornaments, Day 4: Felt Trees
Day four brings us felt tree ornaments. These are based on ornaments sold at an upscale designer store a few years ago (patterns are our own). These are perfect for older children who can handle a nee...
Dec 04, 2021
Twelve Days of Ornaments, Day 3: Washi Tape Trees
Today's ornament is a fun one. Have you heard of Washi Tape? It's basically paper tape that originated in Japan (Wa = Japanese and Shi = paper). I fell in love with these tapes and I use them for all ...
Dec 03, 2021
Twelve Days of Ornaments, Day 2: Paper Ball Ornaments
It's day two of our make-your-own-ornaments series! For our next ornament, you will need: An old book from a thrift shop A lid or cookie cutter to use as a pattern A glue stick A pencil Scissors Strin...
Dec 02, 2021
Twelve Days of Ornaments, Day 1: Orange Peel Ornaments
We're launching a fun series for moms and kids: Twelve Days of Christmas Ornaments. Every day, for the first twelve days of December, we'll have a new ornament project that you can make with your kids...
Dec 01, 2021
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