easy and homemade christmas ornaments

The stems of tomato pincushions make for easy hanging.

Coated in glossy white spray paint, skeleton keys feel fresh.

Buy ready made dough ? it s sturdier than homemade. Knead in 2/3 cup flour until smooth to increase dough s density, making it suitable for ornaments. Roll dough. Cut shapes. Make holes for hanging. Chill and bake per manufacturer s instructions.

Spray painted white, pinecones really pop against evergreen boughs.

A vintage Audubon book yielded these images. We turned them into tree trimmers by color copying them onto card stock, then cutting out the birds and punching holes at the tops.

A nod to Christmases past, these antique Santa images are from the 1860s, when the Victorians really began celebrating Christmas. If you can t get your hands on originals, or don t want to put any valuables on display, consider making a color copy of the print, mount it to a piece of cardboard, then decorate with glitter and gold tinsel!

Put flower buds in small jars outfitted with wire for hanging.

Craft unique ornaments using old photos and pocket watch cases.

Create personalized name tags for your dinner guests to hang on your tree. Spritz paper labels with instant coffee to acheive a perfectly imperfect patina, then stamp on the name of each guest.

Frame fabric in embroidery hoops to create homespun ornaments with graphic good looks.