A time honored family tradition, decorating the tree is one of few activities that appeal to people of all ages. Ornaments — the tools of the trade — often become family heirlooms, memories, and keepsakes that are passed down from generation to generation.
Check out the following selection of handmade ornaments from Etsy that will delight tots now, and bring back sweet childhood memories when they're all grown up.
Just in time for the holidays, the Flaming Lips have debuted a new Silver Trembling Fetus Ornament ($30) in their webshop — to tie in with their latest album, Embryonic. I have a huge crush on Wayne Coyne and I love everything he does, so my opinion on this product would no doubt be biased. That said, I'll keep my mouth shut. Watch this promotional video for the ornament and tell me what you think of it. Love it or hate it? Would you hang it? Tell me by commenting below!
I love upcycling items, but since I'm also a bit of a design snob, I want those upcycled items to look beautiful as well. Luckily, I've stumbled across an awesome tutorial that shows you how to make beautiful holiday ornaments out of the humble aluminum can. You'd never believe this pretty leaf started out life as an aluminum can to look at it, would you?
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Somehow Matryoshka dolls are still trendy after a year, but I suppose that's because they're so darn cute. I couldn't pass up the Saidie Matryoshka Doll Ornament ($9), which will bring a bit of traditional Russian kitsch to your Christmas tree this holiday. The original Matryoshka illustration was printed with a Gocco onto linen fabric, hand sewn, and stuffed. I love how the embroidered ribbon adds an additional little touch of ornamentation. If dolls aren't your thing, Saidie also sells sweet birdcage and bird on a branch ornaments.
Method never ceases to impress me with its well-designed, eco-friendly products. I've been waiting to see what it had in store for us this holiday season and I'm charmed now that I have. Method's new Potpourri Ornament ($10) is a tin ornament filled with compostable wooden beads. You can reuse the ornament for years to come after the beads have lost their scent. The ornament is available with a Spiced Pear or Winter Berry scent. If it smells as good as it looks, I'm sold. The scent of Christmas trees is so festive, though, that I'd probably hang this ornament elsewhere in the house. What do you think?
