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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.
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[Christmas] Ornament ideas to decorate your tree and room (1–10)
candy cane
If you buy a Christmas tree set, it comes with everything you need, but adding even a single handmade ornament instantly makes it more festive! One of the easiest options is a candy cane—the decoration shaped like a white-and-red striped cane.
With pipe cleaners and beads, you can make them easily, so don’t stop at just one—make lots.
To make them, thread colorful beads onto a pipe cleaner cut to about 10 cm in length.
Finally, bend the pipe cleaner into a cane shape, and you’re done.
In a kindergarten setting, each child can make one.
Santa
When it comes to Christmas ornaments, many people probably think of Santa Claus.
You can imagine a variety of styles, from realistic to cute, stylized designs.
Changing the material—like construction paper or felt—also creates a different mood.
Since the red color stands out, why not finish it in a way that matches your other ornaments? You could also have fun adding your own twist, such as giving it the look of a popular character.
Ginger cookies
How about making ginger cookie ornaments? To begin with, ginger cookies are cookies flavored with ginger.
In New Zealand, they’re a popular treat loved by people of all ages.
If you’re turning ginger cookies into ornaments, I recommend going with a cute human-shaped design—the kind you often see around the Christmas season.
By the way, the human-shaped ones are also called gingerbread men.
Tree (pine cone)
You often see pinecones in parks and other places.
Their round, plump shape is so cute, isn’t it? Let’s make a Christmas tree using those pinecones! Feel free to use any decorations you like.
It’s handy to have color spray, beads, screw eyes, a threading tool, glue, and string ready.
Use the color spray to tint the entire pinecone.
Gold or silver spray will make it look festive.
Next, use glue to attach small decorations like beads.
Finally, make a hole with the threading tool and insert a screw eye—a small metal fitting for threading string.
Thread the string through, and you’ve got an adorable pinecone tree with a charming, rounded shape!
reindeer
As the joke goes, “Reindeer are even greater than Santa, who flies all over the world,” and it’s true—without the reindeer’s hard work, Santa couldn’t do his.
How about making one of those reindeer out of felt, in 3D no less? You’ll be cutting lots of semicircles with a compass and fixing pieces with glue—there are many small steps, so it may take a fair bit of time and effort to complete.
But the finished piece, complete with a real little bell, is absolutely adorable! It’s an ornament I especially recommend to anyone who already enjoys handicrafts.
donut
Donuts would also make a great fit for Christmas ornaments.
Since they’re cute-looking sweets, displaying them can help create a fantastical atmosphere.
As for how to make them, felt is a great option—it gives a warm, cozy finish.
If you make the donuts with a Christmas theme, you can enjoy the festive mood even more.
Try taking inspiration from Christmas donuts sold in stores, such as ones in Santa Claus colors.
Mini Lease
This is a cute mini wreath made with a card ring and chenille stems (pipe cleaners), charming for its small size.
You can get both at 100-yen shops, so it’s easy to make.
First, wrap green chenille stems around the card ring.
Wrap it around several times to add volume.
Thanks to the card ring, the shape won’t collapse, so it’s easy to work with.
Add ribbons, charms, or other decorations, and your original mini wreath is complete.
It makes a great ornament, and it’s also recommended to attach it to a Christmas card!
