Looking Ahead

Last year I included an embroidered felt dove Christmas ornament with my family Christmas gifts. Similar to the dove above, but 3D as opposed to being on a felt background. I really enjoyed making them and I think I’d like to continue the tradition of including an ornament with each gift again this year. I’ve been thinking about this for a while, but Alana’s post about holiday planning inspired me to buckle down and look for some possible candidates. I’ll need to get started on these soon if I want to have enough for everybody!

Patterns to Buy

Walk in the Woods Felt Ornament Pattern by Alicia Paulsen

Ice-Skating Afternoon Felt Ornament Pattern by Alicia Paulsen

Free Online Tutorials

(Many of these found via a SewMamaSew search, many others via a straight up Google search, plus some from my own bookmarks. In case you were concerned.)

Favorite State Luggage Tag–I think this could be a cute ornament as well.

Stuffed Owl Ornament–Whooo doesn’t love an owl? (Couldn’t resist!)

Patchwork Star–Probably my favorite.

Woodland Ornaments–Via SewMamaSew

Denim Christmas Trees–I have a ton of old jeans that I’ve saved to make beach/picnic blankets. These would be great for the smaller scraps.

Felted Pomander–This is so pretty. I don’t really felt, though, so would probably improvise.

Little House Ornaments–This would be cute for my sister and brother-in-law, who bought their first home this year.

Scrap Fabric Ornament–Simple, fast and cute.

Mittens!–I can pretend it gets cold down here…

Paper Globe–I’ve always thought these were pretty. I’ve seen them made out of old greeting cards, which would be a nice way to recycle all those holiday cards.

Half-Eaten Gingerbread Man–Hah, Hah

Applique Heart–Pretty, complicated.

Ice-Skate Ornament–Cute and reminds me of something that would hang on my parents’ tree.

Plastic Snowflake–Made from a six-pack wrap!

Looped Ribbon Ornament–Pretty and simple.

Glittered Ornaments–Glitter! Need I say more?

Paper Cones–I like a lot of the ornaments in this photo set, but the paper cones are so old-fashioned and fun. Wouldn’t be great for travel, though.

Finnish Star–This is pretty, plus there are a ton of origami figures that would make lovely ornaments.

Folded Paper Stars–Tiny! Cute!

Folded Paper Star–Yet another paper star.

Paper Starburst–This one is made from wrapping paper but I’d like it best with just plain white paper, I think.

I guess I have a few ideas! Are you going to make anything handmade for your holiday celebration?