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It’s definitely looking like a crafting weekend, and I think an excellent activity to keep the kids occupied are these Easy & Fun DIY Ornaments!
For those who don’t know, we just moved to Texas last January, from Utah. So this is our first winter here. Now, there’s a lot of talk about an ice storm coming this weekend…..Hubbies work Christmas party was rescheduled, our church party was rescheduled….I’m sitting here thinking ‘so what, we use to get feet of snow and still had school’. Then I get told ‘No, it’s not the same. First of all, nobody here knows how to drive in ice or snow, so even if you do there’s everyone else that’s going to slide into you. Second, it’s an ICE storm. We’re talking raining ice pellets.’ So ya, I’m a bit nervous, and planning to just stay indoors at all costs for the weekend!
If you’re stuck inside, for whatever reason, you should definitely make some darling ornaments for your tree! These fun Santa and Elf ones turned out so cute, and were so simple and quick!
Supplies Needed – Each
1 12×12 sheet of colored paper (Elf = green, Santa = red)
Scissors & Tape
Clear/plain glass ornaments
Scraps of black paper
Ribbon (for legs/stockings)
Feet – I printed boots and cut them out
Belt buckle – I printed it and cut it out
Glitter, if desired – I added glitter inside mine for a bit of extra
Directions
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First, cut the 12×12 paper into strips, about 1″ wide, then cut in half.
Roll each piece of paper, then slide it into the ornament through the top opening. Â Add a bit of glitter and shake around, if desired.
Add strips until desired fullness.
Wrap a strip of black paper around the width of the ornament for the belt. Cut out and add a belt buckle shape.
Tape two pieces of ribbon to the bottom of the ornament, to be the legs/stockings. Glue the boot shapes to each leg.
See, so fun yet so easy – not to mention budget-friendly! Best of all worlds, right?
Stay tuned – next week I have some ADORABLE themed ornaments to share. Trust me, your little Minions will love them 😉
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Danielle is the crazy momma of 5 behind Busy Mom's Helper, where she shares all her adventures. Married to her best friend & fellow nerd. Totally addicted to Dr Pepper and chocolate.
Staying home with the kiddos keeps her busy, but she loves squeezing in time to create through the ups & downs of life . Now, if she could just figure out how to eat a candy bar without having to share, life would be even more fabulous! Be sure to join the fun at BusyMomsHelper.com

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LOVE the ornaments! 🙂 I’m a new FB follower stopping by from the Inspiration Monday link party.
http://christyscraftycorner.blogspot.com/
Thank you so much, Christy, and WELCOME! I love ‘meeting’ new friends 😀 Hope you’re having a great holiday so far – and avoiding the stress (well, as much as it can be avoided this time of year) LOL
Love it! Just pinned it! What a great idea.
Thanks bunches, Rhonda!!!