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Star Yarn Ornaments 

Why not make your own ornaments to hang on the tree or to adorn your wrapped gifts? These adorable star yarn ornaments are easy to make and will look fantastic on any present. Grab some yarn, a piece of cardboard, and a hot glue gun, and you're ready to go!

What You’ll Need:

• A piece of cardboard
• Yarn (any colour you fancy - we have loads to choose from!)
• Hot glue gun
• Scissors

How to Make:

• Using a craft knife, carefully cut a star shape from the cardboard. 
• Start wrapping the yarn around the star, using dabs of hot glue at the tips to hold it in place.
• Continue wrapping until the star is completely covered.
• Glue a loop of yarn to one of the points for easy hanging.

These ornaments will look lovely as gift toppers or can even hang from your Christmas tree. Enlist the kids to help – they’ll love making their own decorations!

Yarn Ball Ornaments 

If you love knitting or are looking for a cute way to showcase your love for yarn, these yarn ball ornaments are perfect for you. They’re soft, stylish, and so simple to create. Imagine a little yarn-wrapped ornament hanging from your tree or brightening your gift bags!

What You’ll Need:

• Clear plastic Christmas baubles
• Yarn (choose a chunky or cosy variety!)
• Bamboo cocktail picks (for that “knitted” look)
• Hot glue gun

How to Make:

• Start by glueing the end of your yarn to the bauble.
• Wrap the yarn around the bauble, ensuring it is completely covered.
• To add a fun twist, insert bamboo cocktail picks through the yarn to resemble knitting needles.
• Tie a piece of yarn at the top to hang it or attach it to your gift wrapping.

With our massive selection of yarn, you’ll find the perfect textures and colours to make these ornaments truly unique!

Shop our range here!

Felt Craft Kits

If you’re in the mood for a cosy, felt-based craft, we’ve got the perfect kits for you! Our beautiful Corinne Lapierre felt craft kits feature everything you need to make charming tree or mantle decorations. Whether you're making Scandinavian angels or adorable polar bears, these kits are the ideal way to get into the Christmas spirit.

Corinne Lapierre Felt Craft Kits:

Scandinavian Angels Felt Craft Kit – Create whimsical angels from soft, wool-mix felt.

Polar Bear Felt Craft Kit – Make a cute little polar bear to grace your festive decor.

These kits are perfect for crafters of all skill levels, and the end result is a beautiful handmade ornament that will last for years to come. They’re great stocking gifts too!

Mini Felting Kits 

If you’re feeling adventurous and want to try a new craft this season, mini felting is a fantastic option. Our Mini Felting Kit – Santa Bauble is the perfect starting point for a festive felting project. All you need is the kit, a pair of scissors, and a little patience to create your own adorable Santa bauble.

What You’ll Need:

• Mini felting kit (includes wool, felting needles, and instructions)
• Scissors

How to Make:

• Follow the easy-to-follow instructions in the kit.
• Use the felting needles to shape and sculpt the wool into your desired bauble shape.
• Once finished, you’ll have a cute Santa bauble that can hang from your tree gift to someone special.

Mini felting is a rewarding craft that lets you create fun and meaningful Christmas decorations. Plus, it’s an awesome hobby to try during the festive period!

Ready to Craft? You can find all the supplies you need right here at Milners, and if you're short on time, you can easily shop online too.