| I look forward to Christmas all year and love to | | | | of the dove and then position the wing where you |
| prepare for Christmas by making different kinds of | | | | want want it, gluing one wing on each side of the dove. |
| unique ornaments that will keep my Christmas tree | | | | For the eyes you can use rhinestones just glue one |
| looking special. Recently I made this Dove ornament | | | | rhinestone on each side of the doves head. Beads |
| and it turned out really cute I can't wait to see it on my | | | | also work well if you don't have any rhinestones. Then |
| tree next year. Making this unique ornament was | | | | glue small artificial leaf to the beak. To add an extra |
| actually quit simple and inexpensive. Get your kids | | | | sparkle sprinkle a little glitter all over the dove. Don't be |
| involved, they will love creating something for your | | | | afraid to make this ornament your own, get creative |
| Christmas tree and it will make your ornament that | | | | hang a charm from the hanger or date it with a fabric |
| much more special. Just follow these quick and easy | | | | pen. |
| steps to get started. | | | | I hope you enjoy making this unique ornament as much |
| Begin by drawing a dove body and wing (separate) on | | | | as 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 suggest | | | | students 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 patterns | | | | to be. A fun tip: use fabric paint to add detail to you |
| and cut out. You should end up with two dove bodies | | | | dove 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. Next | | | | about creating your own ornaments. Below is a list of |
| glue the hanger in between the two bodies at the top | | | | things you will nee to complete this project. |