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Cinnamon Scented Ornaments

December 18, 2014

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

  1. Cate Hoepner says

    December 18, 2014 at 9:36 AM

    This looks so fun and easy! I was looking for an easy recipe to make with my son this year! I love Dollar Tree. They have the best deals!

    Reply
  2. the cape on the corner says

    December 18, 2014 at 10:15 AM

    those snowflake candles look simple enough. i saw someone wrap paper around them for a totally different look. apparently those candles are extremely versatile.
    thanks,
    b

    Reply
  3. Mami2jcn says

    December 18, 2014 at 11:10 AM

    The snowflake candles are my favorite project.

    Reply
  4. MARY T says

    December 18, 2014 at 11:17 AM

    I like the Glowing Snowman Magnets. Super easy and fun for the kids to make.

    Reply
  5. eva walker says

    December 18, 2014 at 11:31 AM

    i love the cinnamon scented ornanments. they are so cute and easy to make. i love the smell of cinnamon anyway. it smells so christmasy!

    Reply
  6. Lisa Brown says

    December 18, 2014 at 11:33 AM

    i liked the candy cane sleigh

    Reply
  7. Amanda Sakovitz says

    December 18, 2014 at 11:37 AM

    I love the snowflake candles. Simply stunning!

    Reply
  8. Wendy Kidd says

    December 18, 2014 at 11:48 AM

    I remember making these with my daughter when she was little. They smell wonderful!

    Reply
  9. Jennifer @ Decorated Chaos says

    December 18, 2014 at 12:17 PM

    I like the shower curtain ring ornaments.

    Reply
  10. Linda says

    December 18, 2014 at 12:30 PM

    Need a craft for the grand daughters to try … should be fun!

    Reply
  11. Nataly Carbonell says

    December 18, 2014 at 12:50 PM

    I like the candy cane sleighs ^_^

    Reply
  12. Meloni Simpson says

    December 18, 2014 at 12:57 PM

    Adding the greenery and the ribbon makes it look really cute. Those ornaments smell so good.

    Reply
  13. Molly says

    December 18, 2014 at 12:59 PM

    Love this so much! Super cute

    Reply
  14. Cindy says

    December 18, 2014 at 1:11 PM

    Those are adorable. I’ll have to give them a try. They look like they would be easy for kids to make as well 🙂

    Reply
  15. Laura J says

    December 18, 2014 at 1:25 PM

    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!

    Reply
  16. HS says

    December 18, 2014 at 2:28 PM

    I like the snowflake candles project.

    Reply
  17. Kelly Palmer says

    December 18, 2014 at 2:43 PM

    The glowing Snowman magnets look like a great craft to do with my Grandchildren. 🙂

    Reply
  18. kathy w says

    December 18, 2014 at 4:31 PM

    The snowflake candles are so cute.

    Reply
  19. Nancy Hamilton says

    December 18, 2014 at 6:15 PM

    I love the snowflake candles!

    Reply
  20. Nancy Shaw says

    December 18, 2014 at 6:46 PM

    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!

    Reply
  21. monica says

    December 18, 2014 at 6:56 PM

    Those snowflake candles are beautiful!
    monk5 at charter dot net

    Reply
  22. Lanita says

    December 18, 2014 at 7:12 PM

    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

    Reply
  23. Lanita says

    December 18, 2014 at 7:15 PM

    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

    Reply
  24. millie torres says

    December 18, 2014 at 7:43 PM

    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.

    Reply
  25. millie torres says

    December 18, 2014 at 7:44 PM

    So happy to enter 2 times…thanks.

    Reply
  26. Christa says

    December 18, 2014 at 7:53 PM

    Ooohhh…I LOVE the cinnamon ornament/gift tag idea!! And lovely photography, Christina!!

    Reply
  27. Lisa says

    December 18, 2014 at 8:19 PM

    Besides the cinnamon ornaments I like the glowing snowman magnets.

    Reply
  28. Darla Bunyan says

    December 18, 2014 at 10:09 PM

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

    Reply
  29. Telena Reynolds says

    December 18, 2014 at 10:25 PM

    I’m sure that the cinnamon ornaments make your house smell wonderful!

    Reply
  30. Barbara Consbruck says

    December 18, 2014 at 11:42 PM

    That is such a cute and easy idea. Can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
  31. Barbara Consbruck says

    December 18, 2014 at 11:43 PM

    I love the snowflake candle.

    Reply
  32. Jocelyn says

    December 19, 2014 at 1:18 AM

    Snowflake candles look super easy and fun!

    Reply
  33. Ann says

    December 19, 2014 at 1:47 AM

    definitely the candy cane sleighs

    Reply
  34. Martha W. says

    December 19, 2014 at 6:39 AM

    I loved the candy cane sleigh.

    Reply
  35. anne says

    December 19, 2014 at 8:04 AM

    Very cute… I love these and the smell of cinnamon 🙂

    Reply
  36. Shelley says

    December 19, 2014 at 8:33 AM

    Great ideas!

    Reply
  37. Nikki says

    December 19, 2014 at 8:58 AM

    Need to try this with kids next year!

    Reply
  38. Kim T @kimworld says

    December 19, 2014 at 9:42 AM

    LOVE the shower curtain wreaths!

    Reply
  39. Sherri S. says

    December 19, 2014 at 10:48 AM

    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

    Reply
  40. Phylesha says

    December 19, 2014 at 5:28 PM

    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!

    Reply
  41. Donna says

    December 19, 2014 at 10:14 PM

    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!

    Reply
  42. Nicole Millheim says

    December 20, 2014 at 3:31 AM

    So many neat things. I love the candy cane sleigh!

    Reply
  43. cathy J says

    December 20, 2014 at 3:40 AM

    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.

    Reply
  44. Elle P. says

    December 20, 2014 at 12:33 PM

    I like the snowflake candles project the best.

    Reply
  45. Sarah says

    December 20, 2014 at 2:11 PM

    I’ve always wanted to make the tissue paper flowers.

    Reply
  46. Johannah Brookwell says

    December 20, 2014 at 8:45 PM

    Candy Cane Sleigh is my favorite.

    Reply
  47. Sarah Hefner says

    December 20, 2014 at 9:54 PM

    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!

    Reply
  48. Teresa Moore says

    December 20, 2014 at 10:44 PM

    I really like the Holiday Card Display and your ornaments. Love the projects on the Dollar Store site.

    Reply
  49. Megan says

    December 20, 2014 at 11:40 PM

    I should make these with my sister while we catch up on past episodes of shows!

    Reply
  50. Barbara says

    December 21, 2014 at 12:43 AM

    These are so pretty! Must smell delicious!

    Reply
  51. Kelly D says

    December 21, 2014 at 2:25 PM

    I like the shower curtain ring ornament project.

    Reply
  52. shaunie says

    December 21, 2014 at 6:29 PM

    The snowflake candles are my favorite

    Reply
  53. Susan Christy says

    December 22, 2014 at 12:03 AM

    The Holiday Card Display is cute

    Reply
  54. Su Ann says

    December 22, 2014 at 8:45 AM

    My favorite craft project is the Rosette kissing ball. thx

    Reply
  55. Sally says

    December 22, 2014 at 8:57 AM

    Gonna make these now!! Love the dollar store and your blog.
    Merry Christmas.

    Reply
  56. LAMusing says

    December 23, 2014 at 3:02 PM

    Love the elegant Snowflake Candles!

    Reply
  57. Norma says

    December 23, 2014 at 3:03 PM

    The candy cane sleighs are cute. and I love the idea of scented ornamenets!

    Reply
  58. LaTanya says

    December 23, 2014 at 7:19 PM

    the snowflake candle

    Reply
  59. Realia M says

    December 23, 2014 at 9:02 PM

    I love the holiday card display project!

    Reply
  60. Vera K says

    December 23, 2014 at 9:20 PM

    I love the snowflake candles.

    Reply
  61. Rita says

    December 23, 2014 at 9:47 PM

    I like the snowflake candles!

    Reply
  62. Karin A says

    December 23, 2014 at 9:51 PM

    The candy cane sleigh looks fun to make.

    Reply
  63. Nan says

    December 23, 2014 at 10:03 PM

    Snowflake candles….love!

    Reply
  64. Wendy Boyd says

    December 23, 2014 at 10:04 PM

    What I could do with a $50 gift card…wow! Awesome giveaway! Thanks.

    Reply
  65. Dawn Keenan says

    December 23, 2014 at 10:31 PM

    I love the candy cane sleigh. It is adorable!

    Reply
  66. Kathleen says

    December 23, 2014 at 10:34 PM

    I love Dollar Tree. I wish they had them where I am in Mexico for the holiday s.

    Reply
  67. Thomas Murphy says

    December 23, 2014 at 10:39 PM

    I like the snowflake candles

    Reply
  68. Brandi Ferguson says

    December 23, 2014 at 11:56 PM

    snowflake candle

    Reply
  69. Barbara says

    December 20, 2017 at 9:14 AM

    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!)

    Reply
  70. Mary Beth Bargielski says

    November 18, 2020 at 8:59 PM

    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.

    Reply

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