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 Homemade Christmas Ornaments 

BetterBudgeting.com's 1st Annual
Christmas Ornament Contest!

We started this homemade ornament contest in December to encourage our crafty readers to get off the computer and have some family fun!  We were hoping to learn about new ornaments that we can make at home with our children and everyone was invited to enter!  All submissions were considered and the winners were announced in our March issue of "Living a Better Life!"  

If you missed this issue you can read my March column to view the winners.  Here are the submissions for our 2007 contest... 

2007 Homemade Christmas Ornaments

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Angels: "Cotton Ball Angel"

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Angels: "Fan-Folded Wire Ribbon"

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Angels: "Pasta Angel Ornament"

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Angels: "Seashell Angel"

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"Antique Crackle Santa"

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Balls: "Braided Ball Ornaments"

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Balls: "Christmas Card Ball Ornament"

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Balls: "Fabric Scrap Ball"

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Balls: "Floral Rosette Ball Ornament" 

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Balls: "Gold Button Ornament"

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Balls: "Paper Ball Ornament"

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Birds: "Birds-in-Pots"

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Birds: "Snow Bird"
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Candy Canes: "Candy Cane Heart Ornament"

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Candy Canes: "Lace Candy Cane"

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"Christmas Mushroom"
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"Christmas Teacups"  

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"Christmas Tree Hanging Ornament Sugar Cookies"

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"Christmas Tree Stars"  

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"Clothespin Doll"

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"Clothespin Geisha"

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"Craft Stick Ornaments"

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"Cross-Stitch Ornaments"

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"Dried Gourds - Snow Trio"

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"Family Sentiments Ornament"

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"Farm Tractor"
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"Gingerbread Man"

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"I Wish 'Ewe' a Very Merry Christmas"
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"Midnight Star - Beads"

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"Monogram Ornaments"

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"Oval Paper Ornaments"

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"Pine Cone Ornament"

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Photos: "Family Keepsake Ornaments"

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Photos: "Papier-Mâché Christmas Wreath"

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Photos: "Personalized Photo Ornament"
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"Pie Plate Ornaments"

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"Princess Dress on a Hanger"

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"Puzzle Wreath"
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Reindeer: "Jingle Bell Reindeer - Brown Paper Bag"

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Reindeer: "Puzzle Reindeer"
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Reindeer: "Reindeer Glass Ball Ornament"

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Reindeer "Reindeer Light Bulb Ornaments - 2"  

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"Ribbon Pinecone Ornament"

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Santas: "Cinnamon Stick Santa"

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Santas: "Santa Clause Vanity Light Bulb Ornament"

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"Shredded Wheat Wreath"

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Snowflakes: "Beaded Crystal Snowflake"

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Snowflakes: "Beaded Snowflake"

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Snowflakes: "Glittery Snowflakes"

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Snowflakes: "Paper Snowflake"
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Snowmen: "Bulb Snowman"

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Snowmen: "Canning Lid Snow Kid"

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Snowmen: "Fabric Snowman"
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Snowmen:  "Snowman Floodlight Ornament"

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Snowmen: "Snowman Glass Balls"

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Snowmen: "Snowman Measuring Cup"

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"Sparkling Pinecones"

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"Star Book"

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"The Christmas Spider"

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"Toy Sleds"

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"Wooden Christmas Ornaments"


Thank you to everyone who sent in their homemade ornaments for our contest, they are just delightful and we have had a lot of fun seeing all of them.  We can hardly wait to do this again next year! :o)

2008 Contest Submissions

 

The winners were announced in our March issue of "Living a Better Life" and will be rewarded as follows...

1st Place - $100.00!!!

2nd Place - $50.00!!!

3rd Place - $25.00!!!

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Attn: Crafters!!!  Earn $$$ for your frugal craft and homemade gift ideas right here at BetterBudgeting.com every month - click here for more details!

 

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