I know I know…Christmas is still 6+ weeks away…but there’s something magical about the temperature dropping, and the festivities surrounding the holidays! Before I had kids, I always liked to bake, or bring something homemade to my friends and co-workers. But now that we have teachers gifts to consider, and more family friends, so I like to try come up with gifts we can make together as a family. Last year I made these soy candles out of baby food jars…and they turned out super cute!
This year I was toying with the idea of Christmas ornaments for Lila’s teachers, when I saw Sonja Foust, the Pintester was having another movement…this time for DIY Christmas Ornaments. The angels starting caroling when I read this…fate fo sho’. But what to make?
I figured something easy that the kids could help me with …so I decided to try Vintage Sheet Music Ornaments. I play the piano and used to sing, so I grabbed some old sheet music out of our piano bench.
Here’s What You Need
Sheet Music
Some sort of paper punch (I used scallop 1 1/2 inch, I would have preferred a larger punch)
Stickers of Gift Tags for center
Glue
Wooden Circle to use as base
To begin making your DIY Christmas ornaments punch the paper. I of course enlisted my 4 year old to do this…and she completed the task with gusto! I think I used about 16 total.
Then make little cones out of the paper punches. You can use a glue stick, elmers glue, or hot glue. My daughter did a few, but it was a little hard for her with such small punches. When finished, just glue on to the wooden circle in any pattern you desire. I tried to make it look like a flower, but you aren’t limited to just one circle. Or you could vary with different size punches!
And last but not least, add a sticker in the center. Or a gift tag, or some sort of vintage Christmas art!
I added twine that I had left over from the candles last year to add a loop at the top to hang on the tree, but you could totally just use these as gift tags. And for this busy mom, it only took me about 20 minutes total. These DIY Christmas ornaments are a definite yes for Lila’s teachers!
I am going to be sending this one to the lovely Jodee from the Cheesblarg, who is putting up her very first Christmas tree. Enjoy!
What do you think? Timeless classic ornament you would love? Or Pinterest Fail? I think we nailed it!
Pin for later!
That’s really pretty! I wonder how it would look with book pages since I have no sheet music.
Book pages would be cute, just use thicker ones! Or even scrapbook paper…
You did such a good job. That actually looks like something I would put on a tree intentionally.
This is gorgeous!
I love those! Very classy!
As a former band geek, I’m totally jealous of Jodee for getting one of these. Great job. Love it.
You are welcome to one as well!
I was an orchestra kid, played the cello, trumpet, french horn, and tried out the saxaphone for one summer. This is just beautiful and serendipitously appropriate! Thank you! It will totally class up my tree! =D
I was in chorus…it’s kismet! Sending tomorrow…I’m a procrastinator.
I was also in chorus, but our school didn’t have a formal one so they just trained me for competitions. I was just saying the other day, I don’t listen to music to listen, I listen to sing along.
Wow, just wow! That looks amazing.
Very cool! I have a bunch of old books (I know, I know, who would defile a book. . . ) lying around that could be used for this, too.
Actually, that’s a really good idea, and something I may do for my bookish friends for Christmas!
I bought a book with thick, white pages at a garage sale for a craft… and I have about 600 pages left over. I love this idea! Beautifully done.
How cool is that!?! awesome job!
These are beautiful! Love them!
What a cool idea! I can’t wait to share with my crafty sister so she can make them!
Awesome Michelle! It’s super easy too!
These are adorable Kristen! I may have to make a few of these this year 🙂
Oooh send me a pic if you do! 😉
Super gorgeous! I don’t know where you guys find the time!
That was last year, and I start now! THey are really very easy, especially if you let your kids do them with you. And you can use old book pages, you don’t have to use sheet music.
This is a very creative idea!!! I like it.
Those are really pretty, yet simple to make! I’m definitely going to have to give these a try! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Tricia!
This is beyond impressive. Would wine labels work? haha! 😉
No they are SUPER easy! I swear…
These ornaments are SO beautiful! My teenage daughter plays piano and I know she would love to make these. I am going to have to find some vintage sheet music and make an afternoon of it with her. Thanks for sharing! I am glad I found you on the Turn It Up Tuesday link-up. I am pinning this so I can find it later.
I’m glad you found them too! And any old sheet music will do! I just happened to have 20 year old music in my piano bench….oops!
I am visiting from Stone Cottage today, these made with sheet music are so cute!!!
I would love to have you share these in one of my Linky parties going on.
Lol I have 3 right now. Also check for Merry Monday while your there.
Have a great day!!
Karre @Oh My Heartsie Girl
I’ll stop by now Karen – thank you!
These are so pretty! I just finished some somewhat similar ornaments, but I love the rolled effect of yours.
Blessings, Deborah
This is a great tut! I’ve actually been contemplating making some of these for our tree this year. I was first inspired by an article in one of the country magazines I read. But your tut seems much more easier! I will be bookmarking since it’s almost tree decorating time. 🙂
I’m so glad to hear it!
I love the Christmas paper ornaments! I just discovered using book pages for art & crafts! TFS
I love book pages too!
I always love seeing creative uses for paper and especially giving paper a second life. Your sheet music ornaments are so cute and clever! Love those candles too. Visiting you via SITSShareFest
Thank you so much!
Such a great way to use up old sheet music or even book pages. Thanks for sharing your craft on Merry Monday. Hope you can join us again tonight at 6pm PST.
Thanks for having me!
G’day Gr8 idea! All blog comments appreciated and sharing is caring today!
Cheers! Joanne @ What’s On The List #SayGdayParty pinned
Love your ornaments! Thanks so much for sharing with “Best of the Weekend” so that I could enjoy your project.
This is fantastic! I have so much old sheet music lying around that I can use, I’d love to try making these this holiday season. If you haven’t already you should share this ornament at our 2015 Ornament Exchange http://bit.ly/1HK7gcp it would be a great addition!
This looks like a wonderful craft – really pretty. Have pinned. 🙂
These are awesome! I really think my two oldest daughters would love to make these!
So cute! I love decorations like this because it allows for endless options for color and style.
Yes so true!!
I really love how these turned out! I have some old piano sheet music laying around… maybe I’ll get crafty this weekend. Thanks for linking up to This is How We Roll!
Oh do it! And thanks for having me!