Santa Wreath
First up, let’s talk about this adorable red ribbon Santa wreath I made for my front door. It turned out so much cuter than I imagined, and it was super easy to make.
Materials:
- Wreath form (Dollar Tree)
- Santa head (Dollar Tree)
- Two rolls of floral mesh ribbon (Dollar Tree)
- Mitten ornaments (Dollar Tree)
- Burlap ribbon (optional)
Instructions:
- Start by attaching your floral mesh ribbon to the innermost ring of the wreath form. I used pipe cleaners, but wire or anything sturdy works.
- Push the ribbon through the form, creating loops in each section. I made 2-3 loops per section. It doesn’t have to be perfect—just keep going until the wreath looks full.
- I debated adding burlap to give it a rustic feel, but I couldn’t decide if it would look too messy. In the end, I cut strips of burlap and tucked them in, securing with hot glue.
- Attach the Santa head to the top of the wreath with pipe cleaners and secure it with some hot glue. Make sure it sits snugly at the top.
- For Santa’s belt, I used black felt (also from the dollar store) and cut it to fit around the wreath. Add a simple buckle using ribbon or embellishments.
- Finally, glue on the mitten ornaments for a cute finishing touch, as if Santa is holding his belly!
This wreath turned out so adorable and festive! It’s perfect for the holidays and makes a great gift, too.
DIY 2: Unicorn (or Narwhal) Ornaments
Next, we’re making some magical unicorn ornaments! You could easily turn these into narwhals or any other mythical creatures you love.
Materials:
- Plastic ornaments (Dollar Tree)
- Modeling clay (Dollar Tree)
- Glitter (Dollar Tree or your stash)
- Felt (Dollar Tree)
- Floor polish (Dollar Tree)
- Sharpie oil paint marker (optional)
Instructions:
- Start with the horn by rolling two strips of modeling clay and twisting them together to form a horn shape. Bake in the oven at 250°F for 15 minutes.
- While your horns are baking, grab your plastic ornaments and fill them with glitter. The trick here is to coat the inside of the ornament with floor polish, then add glitter and shake it until it covers the entire surface.
- Once your horns are ready, give them a coat of paint, and then cover them with glitter using Mod Podge.
- Cut some felt into little fins and tails if you’re making narwhals (or ears if you’re sticking with unicorns) and attach them with hot glue.
- Use a Sharpie oil paint marker to draw the eyes, and add any extra embellishments like pearls or gems for a little sparkle.
These unicorn ornaments turned out so cute, and my kids loved making them with me. They’re a great addition to our tree this year!
DIY 3: Snowman Candy Wrapper
Finally, we’re making an adorable snowman candy wrapper. These are such a fun and inexpensive gift idea for teachers, neighbors, or just because.
Materials:
- Child’s mittens (Dollar Tree)
- Scarf (Dollar Tree)
- Chocolate or candy
- Yarn, scissors, and tape
- Printable snowman face (optional)
Instructions:
- Wrap your chocolate bar in a piece of white paper, securing it with tape.
- For the hat, tuck the thumb of the mitten inside and place the mitten on top of the wrapped chocolate like a little snowman hat.
- Tie the top of the mitten with yarn and cut the ends to make a pom-pom.
- Cut a small piece of scarf (or use scrap fabric) and tie it around the snowman’s neck for an added touch of coziness.
- Finish by adding buttons or drawing a cute snowman face if you’re feeling creative.
These little snowman candy wrappers are so easy to make and always a hit. Plus, they’re perfect for holiday gifting!
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