| Part of the fun of decorating a Christmas tree is | | | | between the two cut outs and craft glue is used |
| pulling out special ornaments from years past. | | | | to hold them together. Decorate with bric-a-brac |
| These could be Christmas ornaments that you, a | | | | and buttons. Add a thread for hanging. |
| family member or a friend made to use for | | | | If you have an excess of acrylic paint, purchase a |
| decorating the tree. As the years pass, these | | | | few clear glass ornaments at your craft store. |
| ornaments become even more precious. As the | | | | Pour a few drops of several colors of the paint in |
| Christmas season approaches, why not make | | | | through the hole at the top of the ornament, |
| some ornaments for your tree and to share. | | | | cover the hole with your thumb and shake until |
| Many ornaments only require a little imagination | | | | you get the desired finish. If there are clear spots, |
| and a glue gun. These ornaments may be made | | | | add more paint and shake again. Allow these |
| from small wooden shapes and Christmas picks | | | | ornaments to dry before hanging on the tree. |
| you purchase at a craft store. Fabric scraps can | | | | If you make these ornaments this year and store |
| be used to cut clothing for people who are a part | | | | them carefully, you can add even more hand |
| of the ornament and glued together. | | | | made ornaments next year. In a few years, you |
| Felt and fiber fill can be used to make soft | | | | will have a tree that is uniquely yours as it is |
| ornaments. A simple gingerbread man is cut out in | | | | decorated with ornaments you made yourself. |
| duplicate. A small bit of padding can be placed | | | | |