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Cinnamon Scented Ornaments

This post is as part of a paid campaign with Dollar Tree and Blueprint Social. But as always the original ideas, opinions, and pictures in this post are all my own.

I have really been wanting to add some homemade ornaments and touches to my Christmas décor this year. I found this fun idea on Dollar Tree’s Value Seekers club website and couldn’t wait to give it a try. With just 2 ingredients and whatever embellishments you wish to add this ornament or decoration is easy and very inexpensive (because of course everything at the Dollar Tree is only $1.00!).

Have you ever made cinnamon scented old-fashioned ornaments?  I am sad to say, I never have.  Maybe I did as a child, but not since being married and having my own home to decorate.  Cinnamon scented ornaments in fun Christmas shapes can be used in so many ways – as ornaments, as décor, made into a wreath, or to embellish a pretty package.  I honestly didn’t know they were so easy to make and only required 2 ingredients!

These pretty Cinnamon Scented Ornaments are so easy to make! Use them to embellish packages, write on them with paint to use as the tag on the present, or even just hang on the tree.

Here’s what you need:

  • Two 3-oz. Bottles of Cinnamon
  • 1 Cup of Applesauce (or two 4-oz. containers)
  • A Couple Dashes of Ground Cloves (optional)

Mix 1 cup applesauce and 1 cup cinnamon (add a dash of cloves for extra scent if desired).  Sprinkle surface with additional cinnamon and roll out dough.  If too sticky add more cinnamon, if too dry add more applesauce – dough will be stiff.  Roll or press between 2 sheets of wax paper to about 1/4 inch thick.  And then use cookie cutters to cut into shapes!  Use a straw or toothpick to make a hole at the top if you plan on using as ornaments or tying ribbon through them.    Bake at 200 degrees for 3 hours or allow to dry on countertop for up to one week.

I embellished some with a little squeezable paint tube but I truly love them both ways.  I hung some on our tree as ornaments.

These pretty Cinnamon Scented Ornaments are so easy to make! Use them to embellish packages, write on them with paint to use as the tag on the present, or even just hang on the tree.

The ribbon and the natural look of the ornaments go perfectly with my vintage/natural décor this year.  And bonus – they make our house smell good too!

These pretty Cinnamon Scented Ornaments are so easy to make! Use them to embellish packages, write on them with paint to use as the tag on the present, or even just hang on the tree.

Then I used some more to embellish some gifts.

These pretty Cinnamon Scented Ornaments are so easy to make! Use them to embellish packages, write on them with paint to use as the tag on the present, or even just hang on the tree.

These pretty Cinnamon Scented Ornaments are so easy to make! Use them to embellish packages, write on them with paint to use as the tag on the present, or even just hang on the tree.

These would be so fun to add to anything – like a gift in a jar, a homemade box of cookies – just a simple embellishment that just adds that heartfelt, personal touch.  And bonus, you can even use it as the tag for the gift too.

These pretty Cinnamon Scented Ornaments are so easy to make! Use them to embellish packages, write on them with paint to use as the tag on the present, or even just hang on the tree.

If you are looking for something fun that your kids or grandkids can do as a homemade gift or fun ornament– these cinnamon scented ornaments would the perfect project!  They could paint them/add glitter/color them with sharpies, or whatever they wanted.

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Comments

  15. Oh those are so cute!! Carter would have fun making those! I also love the Reindeer Treat Bags….those would be fun make and fill with candy for the kids that come over for our family get together! Such fun ideas they have!

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  20. I used to make these when I was first married… Seeing them again makes me want to do them again, This time with my grandchildren!

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  22. Great post, Christina! I’ve never made cinnamon Christmas ornaments either! My favorite was the Christmas tree package tie-on…..it looked so “festive” with the craft paper, greenery and berries! Thanks for sharing!
    Lanita

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  23. I joined the Dollar Tree Value Seekers Club and the Christmas projects I liked best were the North Pole cupcakes and the Ribbon Tree Ornaments. Such great ideas on this site! Thanks for the link……
    Blessings,
    Lanita

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  24. I love the idea of putting the cookie ornament on the gift box…love it and I would love to have the joy of getting the gift card, I can sure use it. thanks for the opportunity to enter the giveaway.

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  28. The snowflake candles are awesome- I just made some almost just like them! LOL Thanks for the chance- I love Dollar Tree!

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  39. No, I have not made these wonderful homemade ornaments either. I love the star one you have hanging! Not sure I will get to it this year with Christmas quickly approaching, but I may have to add it to my next years list 🙂

    Happy Friday!!!
    Sherri

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  40. I LOVE all the frugal decoration and home decor ideas! I think my favorite is the snow globe. I have always wanted to make one… I didn’t realize it was so easy and cheap!

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  41. I went to the Dollar Tree website & I could not find the recipe for the ornaments you’re featuring! Looked about 4 times & couldn’t find it. Could you possibly put the recipe on the blog? Or am I missing something? I have made these before but it was centuries ago, when my oldest girls were small. Our youngest daughter is still at home & would love to make some tree ornaments for her tree that is in her room this year. HELP! Thanks!

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  43. The snowflake candles are great. I can easily make them up in different sizes and shapes for gifts. The cinammon scented dough will get made this weekend with my goddaughter when she comes over for Christmas.

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  47. Candy cane sleighs are too cute!
    Love your cinnamon ornaments too. I wanted to make some but didn’t get around to it. Maybe next year!

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  69. I have been doing this for years! They make great gift tags. I wish I could post a picture because you can use a skewer to poke a design onto the surface. Absolutely adorable! And they last for years and smell fabulous! (If the smell fades, just scratch the surface and it renews the scent!)

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  70. My kids are in their 30s and I still have the cinnamon/applesauce ornaments they made when they were kids (the ones they didn’t eat first!) They smell so good and make the ornament box smell so nice when you take them out every year.

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