OrnamentShop Blogs

Looking for simple crafts for kids? These are some of our absolute easiest, and themed for back to school! At Ornament Shop, we love decorations so much that we come up with our own “do it yourself” ornaments! All of our DIY posts have a list of materials and pictures to walk you through each […]

We love celebrating our favorite food! Can you guess the top 7 in America? When we think about American food, we often jump to fast food, but that’s not entirely true! American cuisine is so much more than chains and has a fascinating history. There’s something very special about enjoying a meal together, not matter […]

Are you a Pokémon fan or know someone who is obsessed with Pokémon Go?  Last year celebrated the 20th anniversary of this Japanese cult cartoon and the creation of 802 Pokemon species over two decades!  Did you know the word Pokémon means “Pocket Monsters?” Kids who love Pokémon trading cards and Ash Ketchum’s Pikachu, will love making […]

Did you know that September 8th marks 40 years since the introduction of the Chia Pet?  We wanted to step back in time and celebrate this occasion by making DIY Ornaments that will remind you of the fun you had growing your first Chia Pet and naming it.  Believe it or not, this phenomenon is […]

Check out the most popular ornaments we shared in August! Were these your favorites, too? August marks nearly the end of summer as kids get ready for going back to school, and everyone tries to make the most of our remaining warm-weather weekends. Our fan favorite ornaments this month include some representing quirky holidays that […]

As Labor Day draws near, I’m reminded of how quickly summer always seems to end. Before I know it, the kids are back to school, the leaves are changing, and all the summer flowers are gone! Outdoor roses, lilies and poppies disappear in such a short period of time that it makes you wish Christmas […]

Whether you’re a Big or a Little, these gifts will perfectly represent the bond you share with brothers and sisters of Greek life! I’ve always been curious about fraternities and sororities because I know they’ve changed quite a bit with the times. These clubs are still alive and well though, thanks to all the alumni […]

Use these ideas to plan a nice surprise for your child if they’re nervous for going back to school! The thought of going back to school might excite your kids because there’s so much to look forward to! They get to see all the friends they’ve missed over the summer, after all. But on the other […]

I enjoy coming up with new DIY Ornaments to help commemorate the specialty days of the year such as National Lemonade Day on August 20th.  I try to create DIY ornaments that are fun and easy to make such as this fun glass of lemonade ornament that is an ideal craft projects for kids to help make. A cool glass of […]

With the introduction of third world country fair trade companies into mainstream shopping, the ancient art of Felting has shown up front and center in anything from crafts and decorating to clothing and accessories. I love the way felted animals look so realistic and add some charm to any display, so I decided to make […]