Yes, you can go to Macy's or Neiman Marcus for some beautiful Christmas ornaments, but in my view nothing beats a handmade Christmas. Think Laura Ingalls stuck in that little house on the prairie with nothing but a few sticks and some twine (I don't think she even had tinfoil!). Handmade ornaments are just special and there are some amazing people out there, creating some spectacular ornaments. All of our picks come from individual shops at Etsy.com, just click on the shop name to see what they have to offer. Here are some of the best:
Clothespin ornaments are an American tradition and we just love these clothespin soldiers, $5.50 from OrnamentsPlusMore
Baby in a Star is just one of the amazing creations from this artist, $16 from Fairyshadow
We also love these Slightly Off Fabric Ornaments, there is just something charming about them, $12.25, from Pankuka
Paper ornaments, $8 from LeniAndCo
Spool ornaments made from recycled materials, $17.90 from redhardwick
Sardine Ornaments. Doesn't everyone hang sardines on their Christmas tree? $10 at Qforquilts
Set of three Recycled Soda Can Ornaments, $6 at TRossCreations
The mouse-in-the-walnut-shell is a handmade classic, we really liked this version, $10 from mamadothat
Shell star ornament, $9.50 from CathysCoastCreations
Wood Turned Ornaments, these require some advanced ordering, $38 from JasonPrigmore
Another incredible shop, here we have a modern take on a Christmas Angel, $20 from TIMOHANDMADE
Miniature Hand Knit Mittens, $14.99 for four, from KittyCatsPajamas