Editing Get an Early Start on Holiday Ornaments

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Every year it's the same; I wait until the beginning of December to even start thinking about holiday crafting. The next thing I know, it's Christmas Eve, and all I have to show for it is a half-sewn felt stocking with some ill-placed sequins. It's tragically unsatisfying! This year, it's gonna be different. I'm going to pour myself a big glass of egg nog, put on some Burl Ives, and get a jump start on my favorite season. Hopefully, by the beginning of December, I'll actually have a few ornaments to decorate my home and tree (oh yeah, I'm also getting a ''tree''!). I've rounded up some sparkly red n' green inspirations and tutorials for me and you. We can do it!

[[File:6309795815_2541db5cc5.jpg|thumb|left|Recycled sweater ornaments from Aisle 15]]

I love these [http://www.flickr.com/photos/47356247@N02/6309795815/in/photostream sweater ball ornaments from Aisle 3]; it looks like all you need are simple sewing skills and some old sweaters to create extreme holiday cuteness!





[[File:Retromama.jpg|thumb|left|276px|Adorable house ornaments from Retro Mama!]]



These [http://retro-mama.blogspot.com/2011/10/home-for-holidays.html wee houses from Retro Mama] are perfect, because not only are they great for holiday ornaments, but you can keep 'em up year-round! Also ideal for scrap-savers (you know who you are!)















[[File:DSC00580.JPG|thumb|left|Clay, glitter, and love from Jessica Jane Handmade!]]



Christmas is the season to put a bird on it, big time! Ain't no shame in these [http://jessicajanehandmade.blogspot.com/2010/12/holiday-ornament-tutorial.html gorgeous and simple clay ornaments from Jessica Jane Handmade]; they're made from plain old white clay, then stamped, baked, and glazed with paint, or dare I say it, glitter! These would be a great family craft to do with school-age kids, dontcha think?









[[File:Horse.jpg|thumb|left|A lil' Dala horse from Better Homes and Gardens!]]



Scandinavia is super-chic these days; I totally want to make one of these traditional Dala horses. Thanks to [http://www.bhg.com/christmas/ornaments/dala-horse-christmas-ornament/ Better Homes & Gardens, who shared this sweet tutorial], I can put my yards of red felt to good use. This is another cutie that can stay up year-round, which is great, because putting the holiday decorations away is one of the saddest activities of the year!





I hope these ornaments get your Santa-sense tingling; post a pic if you end up making any, or let us know how you like to decorate for the holidays! Quick, while there's still time; let's get crafting!
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