3 DIY Ornaments for post Thanksgiving Quarantine

Ever since I’ve been spending more time at home I’ve had time to make DIYs. These ornaments are perfect for post Thanksgiving break or really any chilly day you want spend inside.

Ornament 1: Dried Citrus

Supplies:

Oranges

Velvet ribbon (or any ribbon of your choice)

Parchment paper

Cookie sheet

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees or lower. While the oven is preheating slice the oranges into 1/4” slices and lay on the parchment paper. Stick them in the oven for three hours. If they still have not dried then put them back in the oven for an hour. Continuously check on them to make sure they aren’t browning. Let them cool.

After they cool and then with a knife slice little slit to tie a ribbon around. Then they are ready to hang on your tree or house plant! They also make perfect gift toppers!

Ornament 2: Dried Glass flowers

Supplies:

Glass Ornaments

Dried Flowers

2-3 Ribbons

Cut the flowers so they are small enough to fit in the glass ornaments. Put a few flowers per ornament. Tie multiple ribbons around the metal cap.

These are so easy to make plus look super chic! Not only do they make beautiful ornaments but I’ve also used them on my holiday table scapes

Last but not least, the most time consuming ornament DIY

Ornament 3: Beaded Felt

Supplies:

Felt

Cotton filling

Beads

Embroidery thread

Beading Thread

Ribbon

Beading Needle

Embroidery Needle

Cut out two identical ornament shapes. On the one that will be the face of the ornament bead a design of choice leaving at least a 1/4” from the edge. Once the beading is finished whip stitch the ornament cut outs together. Leave 1” to fill the ornament with the stuffing.

After it is filled continue to whip stitch until the the ornament is fully stitched around.

Lastly stitch a ribbon to the top and it’s ready to hang on the tree!