Christmas Ornaments Hand Crafted From Miniatures

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Tiny terrariums can be used to present special plants to gardening friends, and they are also an eye catching decoration on a Christmas tree. Decorate them with dolls house scale miniatures to make living scenes.

Plant a Miniature Terrarium in a Glass Christmas Ball

Use the instructions for needlefelting to make miniature animals. You can make the raccoon as shown in the instructions, or modify the technique to make dogs, cats, or other animals, like this miniature Jack Russell Terrier.

Needlefelt a Miniature Raccoon

These tiny poinsettias can be made to fill dolls house pots, then hung on the Christmas tree. You can make them in the variety of sizes and scales using the same instructions. They are made from painted paper and wire.

For a variation (or to make a set of ornaments as a gift) you can use the blooms to decorate miniature Christmas wreaths, or add the poinsettias to miniature wicker bird cages, or hanging baskets.

• Make Miniature Poinsettias
• Make Miniature Wreaths from Wired Trims
• Make Miniature Wicker Bird Cages
• Make Miniature Hanging Baskets

Here's another tiny plant you can hang on a Christmas Tree. Miniature Christmas cactus come in a great range of colors, so you can make one, or a group.

Make Miniature Christmas Cactus

You can make a range of tiny miniatures to place in natural containers like these "Japanese Lantern" pods, or walnut shells. Keep your eye out for natural materials that will hold a tiny (and lightweight) miniature scene.

Make Miniature Scenes in Natural Japanese Lantern Husks

Make Miniature Ornaments From Half Walnut Shells