Twigs and Twirls: Christmas in July - Cinnamon Stick Tree

Welcome to my Christmas in July Ornament Series

I would like to introduce you to my

Cinnamon Stick Tree

I have been making this ornament for years.

For a decorations, a tag, or even a garland.

Its quick and easy.

Supply List.

Cinnamon Sticks (I fine mine at Dollar Tree)

Small Greenery (I use a small tree that I get at Michael's)

Buttons and/or Bells

Ribbon, Raffia, Twine

Wire (to use for hanger)

Scissors and Hot Glue Gun

Cut greenery to specified sizes and glue to stick

Judge the spacing I usually start about the middle of the stick and work up

Glue wire for hanger (cinnamon sticks usually have a hole on the ends)

Add buttons and/or bells

Add ribbon, twine, or raffia

Let your creative juices flow.

So make yourself one

Or two

Or even a bowl full.

I love how they can all look so different.

Come back tommorrow to see the next Ornament.

Hanging out with my Friends.....

Monday, July 16, 2012