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[Christmas] Ideas for ornaments to decorate trees and rooms

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Christmas in December is a major year-end event loved by people of all ages.

Some of you might be wondering how to decorate your Christmas tree and what items to use.

In this article, we’ve rounded up ornaments with a Christmas theme.

From classics like Santa and reindeer to angels and ball ornaments, we’ll introduce items that will beautifully brighten up your tree and your room.

Be sure to check out these Christmas ornaments that you can also enjoy making by hand with someone special.

[Christmas] Ornament Ideas for Decorating Trees and Rooms (11–20)

cotton ball

Cotton Balls [Let’s Make Colorful Cotton Balls at Home!] ☆ DIY at Home #1 ☆ Fun to Make with Your Kids

cotton ball

Even very beautiful and intricate cotton balls are surprisingly easy to make.

Use ordinary embroidery thread, blow up a balloon, and wrap the thread around its surface.

There are several ways to soak the thread with adhesive, but I recommend gradually unwinding the thread and dipping it into a mixture of glue thinned with water.

When you pop the balloon at the end, you’re left with the cotton ball on the outside—finished! Using yarn also makes an adorable shape.

Popping the balloon is so fun that kids are sure to get absorbed in it.

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Tomte

How to Make a Scandinavian Tomte Elf Ornament: Super Easy, Even for Beginners Who’ve Made Macramé Rope or Yarn Crafts 🎅🎄

Tomte

Do you know the Nordic fairy Tomte? A Tomte is a household guardian spirit from Scandinavian folklore.

They’re about the size of a small child and are known for wearing large hats.

In Sweden, Santa Claus is called Jultomte—the Christmas Tomte—and is beloved as a bringer of happiness at Christmastime.

Even though Tomte aren’t very familiar in Japan, you can easily make one by hand using macramé rope, yarn, and a paper towel roll! Just tie or wrap the rope and you’re done, so give it a try!

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heart

[100-Yen Shop DIY] How to Make a Heart Pom-Pom ♡

heart

The “finger heart” has become a global staple.

Its origins are debated, but it’s said to have first taken off in Korea around 2010.

Come to think of it, you often see K-pop idols doing the finger heart.

Before that, people used to make a heart shape with their right and left hands.

Why not add some love-filled heart ornaments to your Christmas tree too? Felt hearts are a classic, so it could be fun to get together with close friends and make lots of them while chatting away.

There are also videos showing how to weave hearts using a fork and yarn, so if you’re interested, definitely give it a try.

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Mickey-shaped

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Mickey-shaped

This is a craft for making a lightweight, three-dimensional spherical ornament out of construction paper that can look like a Disney character by cleverly choosing the colors.

To make it, cut construction paper into circles, fold each into quarters, and glue eight identical parts together to form a hemisphere; connect two hemispheres to make a ball.

To turn it into a Disney character, represent the face color and clothing color on the top and bottom, and add character-defining elements—like a band at the boundary or small decorations.

Since the character features rely solely on color, it’s best to choose characters that use a limited color palette.

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Star (mall)

[Pipe Cleaner Craft] How to Make a Star Ornament [Ashitaba Channel]

Here’s a star made with colorful craft pipe cleaners.

It’s simple, so try it with the kids.

Twist two different-colored pipe cleaners together to make one, and then make another one the same way.

Use one to form a circle, then shape it into a triangle.

Thread the other one through it, weaving it around as you create another triangle.

This part is a bit tricky, so take your time to adjust the shape.

Since pipe cleaners have wire inside, be careful not to hurt yourself with the ends.

Once it’s neatly shaped, thread a string through it and you’re done!

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Snowflakes

Let’s make snowflake ornaments with kids♪ They look adorable on the tree! A fine-motor activity using pipe cleaners and beads. #EarlyLearning #EducationalPlay #AtHomePlay #MontessoriAtHome #Crafts

Snowflakes

Just as the phrase “white Christmas” suggests, snow and Christmas are inseparable.

Let’s hope for snowfall this Christmas, and, with that wish in mind, make snowflakes as ornaments.

Since ice and snow crystals evoke a hexagonal image, you can create a convincing look simply by forming hexagons with white or light blue pipe cleaners.

Threading white beads onto blue pipe cleaners to make hexagons is also recommended, as it gives a sense of translucence.

If you can’t picture the final shape, imagine a firework bursting open and use that as your guide—you can’t go wrong.

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[Christmas] Ornament ideas (21–30) for decorating trees and rooms

Ornaments that can be stuck on windows

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These are ornaments you can stick on windows or mirrors to boost the Christmas vibe, and they look very stylish.

Prepare a clear file folder, sequins, paper, felt-tip pens, and glue, then let’s make them.

Draw a circle on paper, place it inside the clear file, and drip glue over the top.

Sprinkle glitter or sequins over it and let it dry thoroughly.

Peel it off the clear file, and it’s done.

Stick it on a window to enjoy a festive atmosphere.

It might also be cute to draw boots, Santa Claus, and other illustrations on the paper.

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