It’s that time of year….time to start planning for the Christmas season! If you begin early enough, you should be able to have a stress-free Christmas, and we’re here to help you achieve this goal!

Every year, we eagerly look forward to working on our annual ornament issue. In early spring, a bevy of ornaments arrive on our doorstep from some of our favorite designers. These ornaments range in style from country primitive and whimsical to a modern, trendy, contemporary look. We are certain that you will find the perfect ornaments to paint for your tree.

Wouldn’t it be fun to decorate a tree with ornaments to give to family members and friends? A two- or three-foot-tall tree would make a perfect size to fill with these goodies. Some of the ornaments presented in this issue can be painted in no time at all, making it easy for you to fill this giving tree…or perhaps we should call it the sharing tree. What a great way to add a personal touch to your holiday festivities!

Also, keep in mind that a number of the designs used for these specially crafted ornaments can be adapted to other surfaces, including holiday gift tags, greeting cards, pins, pendants, and more.

Use the designs in this issue for inspiration to make your special keepsakes. Bring the spirit of Christmas to your home and create ornaments that will be cherished for years to come.

Happy Holidays!

Linda R. Heller
Editor in Chief

Projects

Partridge and Cardinal Tree Trims

Christmas Ball Ornaments

Pearls & Lace Ornament

Angel Trio

Elegant Retro Ornaments

Pine Bough Paddles

Santa’s Starlight Journey

Bedazzling Trees and Ornaments

Faux Cloisonné Reindeer

Christmas Treasures

Christmas Nantucket Baskets

Odds ‘n Ends

Winter Watchmen

Winter Woolies

Williamsburg Gift Tags

Wreath Hangers

Three-Dimensional Sheep

Banner Banter

Max Hatter Tin Pocket

Santa and Friends

Holiday Tree

Seasonal Ornament Quartet

Gingerbread Bakers

Winter Frosties

Christmas Cutouts

Candy Cane Cranberry Mice

Holiday Dangles

Tropical Fish Ornaments

End-of-Day Ornaments

Colorful Christmas Trio

Whimsical Stockings

Projects

Partridge and Cardinal Tree Trims Della Wetterman

Christmas Ball Ornaments Tammie Wilson

Pearls & Lace Ornament Patricia Rawlinson

Angel Trio Cheryl Poulin

Elegant Retro Ornaments Vera Collier

Pine Bough Paddles Nancy Scott

Santa’s Starlight Journey Sharon McNamara Black

Bedazzling Trees and Ornaments Chris Thornton-Deason

Faux Cloisonné Reindeer Tracy Moreau

Christmas Treasures Chris Haughey

Christmas Nantucket Baskets Debby Forshey-Choma

Odds ‘n Ends Cynthia Erekson

Winter Watchmen Debby Forshey-Choma

Winter Woolies Deb Antonick

Williamsburg Gift Tags Susan V. Cochrane

Wreath Hangers Nancy D. McClare

Three-Dimensional Sheep Joanna Carter

Banner Banter Nancy Wood

Max Hatter Tin Pocket Debra Henkener

Santa and Friends Vera Collier

Holiday Tree Jane Allen

Seasonal Ornament Quartet Laurie Speltz

Gingerbread Bakers Linda Hollander

Winter Frosties Deb Antonick

Christmas Cutouts Shara Reiner

Candy Cane Cranberry Mice Monika Brint

Holiday Dangles Chris Haughey

Tropical Fish Ornaments Jane Allen

End-of-Day Ornaments Christy Hartman

Colorful Christmas Trio Robin Mani

Whimsical Stockings Cheryl Nuccio

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