How to Make a Dove Ornament

I look forward to Christmas all year and love toof the dove and then position the wing where you
prepare for Christmas by making different kinds ofwant want it, gluing one wing on each side of the dove.
unique ornaments that will keep my Christmas treeFor the eyes you can use rhinestones just glue one
looking special. Recently I made this Dove ornamentrhinestone on each side of the doves head. Beads
and it turned out really cute I can't wait to see it on myalso work well if you don't have any rhinestones. Then
tree next year. Making this unique ornament wasglue small artificial leaf to the beak. To add an extra
actually quit simple and inexpensive. Get your kidssparkle sprinkle a little glitter all over the dove. Don't be
involved, they will love creating something for yourafraid to make this ornament your own, get creative
Christmas tree and it will make your ornament thathang a charm from the hanger or date it with a fabric
much more special. Just follow these quick and easypen.
steps to get started.I hope you enjoy making this unique ornament as much
Begin by drawing a dove body and wing (separate) onas I have. It is a great way to spend an hour of quality
a piece of paper and cut out. This will be your pattern,time with your kids or if your a teacher try it with your
if you plan to reuse your pattern I would suggeststudents in class. Remember you can be creative and
making it out of cardboard for something more durable.customize your dove ornament how ever you wish it
Then fold your felt square in half, trace the patternsto be. A fun tip: use fabric paint to add detail to you
and cut out. You should end up with two dove bodiesdove ornament like for the eyes and beak. The
and two wings. Fist you will want to make your hanger,possibilities are endless and isn't that whats great
so cut a piece of ribbon 3" long and fold in half. Nextabout creating your own ornaments. Below is a list of
glue the hanger in between the two bodies at the topthings you will nee to complete this project.