Embroidered Map Ornaments

"These are Christmas ornaments aren't just lovely handmade decorations for your Christmas tree but can also be wonderful gifts. As they are personalized by using maps of your favorite places. The maps are printed at home onto fabric and there are several ways of doing this. Any map can be printed from country to city maps. They are then put into embroidery hoops. The hoops are decorated to give them a festive feel and are then given that special touch by adding an embroidered heart over the spot on the map that is special."

Primary TechniqueGeneral Crafts

Materials List

• small embroidery hoop
• printable fabric sheets
• red embroidery thread
• glitter tape

Celebrate With More Christmas Craft Ideas

If you enjoyed making the Embroidered Map Ornaments, here are three more Christmas crafts that you might love to try:

1. Fabric Memory Ornaments: Create personalized ornaments using fabric printed with special photos or memories. Print photos onto fabric sheets at home or use favorite fabric scraps. Cut out shapes like hearts or stars, add a ribbon loop for hanging, and embellish with stitching or buttons.

2. Paper Quilled Snowflake Ornaments: Explore the art of paper quilling by making delicate snowflake ornaments. Cut strips of paper, roll them into coils, and shape them into intricate snowflake designs. Add a touch of sparkle with glitter or beads, then hang them on your tree for a festive touch.

3. Birch Bark Christmas Tree Decorations: For a natural and rustic touch, try making Christmas tree decorations using birch bark. Cut out tree shapes from birch bark or use pre-cut shapes. Add a loop for hanging and decorate with twine, berries, or pinecones. These ornaments will bring a touch of the outdoors inside for the holidays.

These crafts offer endless opportunities for personalization and creativity, making them perfect for anyone who enjoys crafting and adding a homemade touch to their holiday decor. Have fun exploring these projects and adding your own unique flair to each one!