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Close-up of a DIY 12 Days of Christmas ornament shaped like a snowflake, featuring a drummer and the words "Twelve Drummers Drumming." Next to it is a glittery number 12 decoration, both hanging on a Christmas tree.
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Yield: 12 Ornaments

12 Days of Christmas Ornaments

A full tutorial to easily make these nostalgic 12 days of Christmas ornaments.
Cost$15

Equipment

  • 1 Glue Gun
  • 1 pair of scissors

Materials

  • Wood Snowflakes 5"
  • Vintage sheet music
  • Print out the 12 days of Christmas on cardstock
  • German glitter glass
  • Silver spray paint
  • 5/8" Ribbon for hanger
  • Wood numbers: 1-12
  • Clear acrylic spray

Instructions

DIY 12 Days of Christmas Ornaments

  • Gather supplies and print the free printable on cardstock.
  • Cut out artwork and prepare all pieces before assembling.
  • Complete each step for all 12 ornaments before moving on.

Prep

  • Spray paint snowflakes and numbers silver (both sides). Let dry.
  • Make Rosettes
  • Cut sheet music to 4" x 6".
  • Accordion-fold, fold in half, and glue into a rosette.
  • Add glue to the center for support.
  • Coat edges with glue and German glass glitter. Let dry.

Assemble

  • Cut 8" ribbon and glue to snowflake to create a hanger.
  • Glue rosette to the center of the snowflake.

Finish

  • Glue artwork to rosette.
  • Glitter numbers with Mod Podge; let dry.
  • Attach numbers (add backing for double digits if needed).
  • Spray with clear varnish to seal.