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DIY Baking paper Christmas tree ornaments
In this video tutorial Thoughts for Happy Minds will teach you how to make these fluffy paper snowflakes / Christmas tree ornaments using baking paper sheets. These paper pom-poms are super easy and fun to make, and they make a great DIY Christmas craft to try out with your children. These baking paper ornaments are also surprisingly quick to put together. ( If you haven't got baking paper / parchment paper at home, you could try it with tissue paper or paper napkins as well! ) Watch the video tutorial and learn how to make it. Happy holidays!
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More crafts from : Thrifty & frugal home decor ( decorating on a budget )

DIY Baking paper Christmas tree ornaments
( by: Thoughts For Happy Minds )
DIY Christmas star from cinnamon sticks and twine
In this step-by-step video tutorial Thoughts for Happy Minds will show you an interesting way to make an original Christmas star from cinnamon sticks and twine. Watch the video tutorial to see how to make it at home:
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More crafts from : Christmas crafts ( DIY Christmas gifts & Christmas decorations)

DIY Christmas star from cinnamon sticks and twine
( by: Thoughts For Happy Minds )
DIY Twine Christmas globes to hang in your Christmas tree
Repurpose old Christmas Tree ornaments and at the same time give them a bit of personality. Watch Thoughts for Happy Minds' step-by-step video tutorial and learn how to make these wrapped twine globes. Happy Holidays!
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More crafts from : Crafts for kids ( arts and crafts for kids )

DIY Twine Christmas globes to hang in your Christmas tree
( by: Thoughts For Happy Minds )
Homemade elegant Christmas tree ornaments with yarn, glitter & lace
Transform your old Christmas tree ornaments with this wrapping style that you can play with. You can use yarn , glitter and lace and make your own homemade Christmas decorations. Play Thoughts for Happy Minds' video tutorial to get inspired on how to make your own:
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More crafts from : Crafts for kids ( arts and crafts for kids )

Homemade elegant Christmas tree ornaments with yarn, glitter & lace
( by: Thoughts For Happy Minds )
Homemade cinnamon stars - Christmas Tree ornaments
These cinnamon Christmas stars will look and smell amazing in your Christmas tree. This homemade apple & cinnamon star is a fun Christmas craft to do with your kids and you could personalize them as you wish. This Youtube video tutorial by Thoughts for Happy Minds explains how these cute Christmas stars are made. We think it's such a lovely thing to hang in your X-Mas Tree !
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More crafts from : Other nature crafts

Homemade cinnamon stars - Christmas Tree ornaments
( by: Thoughts For Happy Minds )
DIY Christmas tree ornaments from scrap fabric with a glue gun ( No sewing )
These cute and light orbs will look great in your Christmas tree. They're easy and fun to make, and the best thing about them is that you can make them from almost any stiff scrap fabric or paper you have around. They even look good with leftover jeans fabric, or newspaper. No sewing involved, you just need a glue gun. Watch Thoughts for Happy Minds' video tutorial and learn how to make them:
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More crafts from : No-sew fabric crafts & fabric crafts for kids

DIY Christmas tree ornaments from scrap fabric with a glue gun ( No sewing )
( by: Thoughts For Happy Minds )
DIY Christmas gift idea - golden glitter reindeer wall art.
A cute DIY project around holidays for creating original handmade Christmas gifts for your loved ones. A black and gold palette gives it a boost of elegance , but you can be creative and choose a palette to represent you. I think it's a beautiful craft for Christmas ! Watch Thoughts for Happy Minds' step-by-step video tutorial and create a gorgeous glitter reindeer wall art now:
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More crafts from : Crafts for kids ( arts and crafts for kids )

DIY Christmas gift idea - golden glitter reindeer wall art.
( by: Thoughts For Happy Minds )
Easy DIY yarn ball ornament - how to make yarn balls
Looking for a super simple and gorgeous winter/ Christmas decoration? Here's a quick, simple and budget-friendly yarn decor you can try out for this Christmas season! Make festive yarn balls with Thoughts for Happy Minds' simple instructions to add some flash to parties or your home decor. Although this yarn ball ornament takes a day to dry, these colorful yarn balls can be great last-minute Christmas decorations. Or, in vibrant or elegant colors, it can be also a great party decor for any special occasion! ( Yarn balls are colorful, versatile and suitable for so many holidays and occasions. ) Watch the video and learn how to make them:
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More crafts from : Winter crafts & winter decorations

Easy DIY yarn ball ornament - how to make yarn balls
( by: Thoughts For Happy Minds )
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