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The holiday time is for sharing happiness. Handmade things on your Christmas tree make it special. If you have little time but love to create, these pretty bird ornaments are great. You can make a group of them in less than one hour—yes, it’s true!
They are easy to change to your liking. They shine softly with tree lights. They are good gifts or tree decorations. With a Cricut machine and simple things, you get nice results fast. Let’s start making them.
Why is Crafting Christmas Birds Fun?
This work is good for busy people. It is simple for new makers. You need a few tools. You get good results quickly. Each one takes only minutes after cutting. For a few, it takes about 55 minutes. Change colors or add names for fun. Think of birds like red ones, blue ones, or gold ones on your tree. Each can be different.
The see-through part lets lights shine through. It makes a soft, pretty light that makes holidays better.
Materials Required
Get these items. Most are easy to find at home or shop. For one ornament (make more if you want):
- Cricut machine with Design Space program (for clean cuts).
- Bird picture file (SVG): Get the free small bird design from Jen Goode’s website. Or make your own in the program by looking for a bird picture.
- Shiny foil paper (vinyl) in holiday colors like red, blue, or gold (one sheet is 12×12 inches).
- Thin see-through paper (vellum) or other clear paper (cut a circle of 3-4 inches; this helps it glow).
- Top of a mason jar (lid) (normal size, about 3 inches wide—clean and dry it).
- String (twine) (plain or shiny, 12-18 inches for each).
- Glue gun with glue sticks (hot glue works best).
- Extra things if you want: Paint for the lid, ribbon for bows, or a tool to pick off extra paper.
Tip: Get your paper ready and open the program first. This saves time.
DIY Christmas Bird Ornaments: Step-by-Step
Follow these steps. Your ornament will be ready fast. Use the Cricut machine for the hard part!
Start in Cricut Design Space
Open the ready page with the bird picture. Or add your own. Add a round shape that fits the jar lid (about 2.5-3 inches wide). Put the shiny paper on the cutting mat. Let the machine cut the bird and the round paper.
Clean the Cut Paper
Use a tool to take off the extra paper around the bird. Now you have only the bird shape. It looks shiny and nice.
Put the Parts Together
Take off the back of the bird paper. Put it in the middle of the see-through round paper. Press hard so it sticks. This makes a pretty layer with the bird on clear paper.
Put It in the Frame
Put a little hot glue on the inside edge of the jar lid. Press the paper circle (with bird) inside. Make sure it is in the middle and flat. Wait one minute.
Add the String
Put hot glue on the outside edge of the lid. Start at the top. Wrap the string around the edge tightly. Make it overlap a bit for a clean look. Wrap 3-4 times until the edge is covered.
Make the Hang Part
Tie the string ends into a loop at the top for hanging. Or make a bow for more beauty. Put a little glue on the knot (or bow end) so it does not open. If you use a bow, glue it well.
Wait and Hang
Let the glue dry fully (5-10 minutes). Then put it on the tree. See it shine!
For more, cut all birds first. Then each one takes under 20 minutes.
Tips for Design and Changes
Be creative. Make them your way for holiday fun:
- Light Magic: Use see-through paper. It spreads light well. Birds look like they have fairy dust when tree lights are on.
- Colors: Use all one color (like gold for fancy). Or mix (red like cardinals, green like forest birds). Shiny paper gives holiday shine.
- Add Names: In the program, put letters or names under the bird. Good for family keepsakes.
- Change the Lid: Do not like plain? Paint it shiny or add sparkles.
- Make Big or Small: For big ones, use larger lids. For tiny, use bottle tops.
These ideas keep it fast but fun.
How Long Does It Take?
From start to finish, the first ones take about 55 minutes. Later, under 20 minutes each. Good for last-minute gifts or home fun.
Here it is—pretty bird ornaments for Christmas. They are quick to make and nice to see. Get your machine. Think like a bird lover. Let these birds fly on your tree. What colors do you like for holidays? Tell in comments. Happy making!
Pictures are taken from https://www.askforhome.co.uk/
