How To Make a Simple Embroidery Hoop Christmas Ornament
Easy ornaments are the best to make in my opinion and this simple embroidery hoop Christmas ornament couldn't be any easier to make and it's super cheap, too!

How do you decorate your tree? Do you have a theme for your decor every year? Do you make at least one ornament to add to the tree?
That's a lot of questions, isn't it, but I like to know what you all do and to see how similar we are.
One year, I made a bunch of fabric ornaments for the tree back when I was newly married and didn't have any kids yet. I kept those ornaments until just a few years ago and finally parted with them. I knew I would in all likelihood never use them again and I thought someone else might want them for a kid's tree (unbreakable - all fabric!) or for a theme they had.
This year, to be honest, I'm not sure how I'll be decorating my tree. I have all the beautiful ornaments from last year's French Country Christmas tree that you can see here, but I may just go back to a traditional free for all tree covered with ornaments that mean something to me and my family....no color theme, no style theme....just memories...I'm still pondering that.
In any case 😉 even if I go with a tree theme that won't fit the ornament I made this year for the 4th annual Handmade Christmas Ornaments hop (did you hear trumpets there??? I did) I can still use this pretty, vintage-looking, Joy to the World embroidery hoop ornament maybe even hanging it in a small space in the kitchen, living room, or just about anywhere.

Other than the embroidery hoop, I had everything else on hand. Sometimes, it's best to poke through your supplies and stash of craft goodies to see what you have before you head out and buy anything.
Supplies Used
Small wooden embroidery hoop - 3 inches

Printed out sheet music - I found a wonderful blog I had never seen before and downloaded the Joy to the World music sheet I used but she has so many other ones to download and they're free! (Little Birdie Blessings)
Small bottle brush tree with a wooden base
Ribbon or bakers twine
Cardboard gift tags - I purchased several packages of these types of tags at the Target Dollar Spot so I grabbed those from my stash and just used the plain, white, backside to stamp my word but you could even make your own if you don't have any handy
Inkpad - I used a Tim Holtz distress inkpad but, unless you're going for a specific look, use a red one if that's what you have
Low-temp hot glue gun and glue stick
How-To Make Put It All Together - Embroidery Hoop Ornament


I originally started by gluing the bottle brush tree to the bottom center of the embroidery hoop and went with that...but, I changed that up at the end so that's why the "final" pictures are a bit different.
So, don't do what I do, do what I say 😉
Print out the music sheet of your choice or use an old book page, an old Christmas Card, anything that tickles your fancy.
Trace the embroidery hoop on your background of choice and then cut out. It would probably be better to use a circle cutter (this is the one I have but I was too lazy to go get it from my craft room...I need to have a talk with myself about this) but if you don't have one, just do your best with cutting out your background slightly inside the line you drew and then hot glue that to the back of the wooden embroidery hoop.
THEN glue the tree to the bottom center of the embroidery hoop.


Choose the word you would like on your tag and stamp it on the gift tag.
Next, tie on the gift-tag cutting to size if necessary and add twine or ribbon to use as a hanger.
AND....that's it! I may go back and add some glitter but that was all there was to this pretty little ornament.
I also think that I may buy some off-white pom pom trim to glue on the outside of the ornament and if I do, I'll update my photos.
Other Posts You May Like:
- How To Add Ribbon to a Christmas Tree to give it a high-end look
- Upcycle a Light Globe Into a Snow Globe
- How To Make the Perfect Bow to Wrap Gifts
- How To Care for a Poinsettia and Keep It Blooming Even After the Holidays
Sometimes, I just can't leave well enough alone and I tweak something after I make it. Do you do that?

Before you go to visit the other creative bloggers, I want to thank Diane from An Extraordinary Day and Jennifer from Celebrating Everyday Life for co-hosting with me. Diane is the detail-oriented creative behind this and if it weren't for her, this hop would be a mess!
Here are all 12 Bloggers in order of their appearance:
Day 1 – An Extraordinary Day
Day 2 – The How-To Home - (me!)
Day 3 – Celebrating Everyday Life
Day 4 – Atta Girl Says
Day 5 – Hunt and Host
Day 6 – Lovely Etc.
Day 7 – Pet Scribbles
Day 8 – Sweet Pea
Day 9 – I Should Be Mopping the Floor
Day 10- Remodelando la Casa
Day 11 – Live Laugh Rowe
Day 12 – The Crafting Nook
If you make a similar ornament, I would love to see it! You can share it and tag me (The How-To Home) on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, or Twitter!

Mary Beth, I LOVE your ornament. I had a joy theme a few years ago and this would have been perfect. Hmmm.... maybe I'll need to resurrect that them again so I can make your DARLING ornament. Thanks for conspiring with me four our FOURTH year!!!!! xoxo
Thank you so much, sweet friend, and yes, this ornament would be absolutely perfect for you and a JOY tree! Also, it is always a pleasure working with you on a creative project (or any project for that matter!). xoxoxo
This ornament is absolutely adorable... Love the sheet music on the back. I actually love everything about it. This blog hop is such a source for inspiration!
Hugs!
Cami
Thanks so much, Cami!
So sweet & joyful!! Just like you Mary Beth!! I love these! I think embroidery hoops are so much fun to craft and create with!! Yours is delightful and I love the new resource you introduced us to for the printable sheet music!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful creativity!! Hooray!!
xoxoxo, Jennifer
Thank you so much, Jennifer! Yes to the resource as well. I need to go back to her site and look around some more. She had so many beautiful inspiring things.
What a beautiful ornament! I love its vintage vibe and it is going to look great on your tree. I think it's perfect as is and that you don't need pom-pom trim. Thank you for hosting this fun blog hop!
Thank you so much, Paula! The more I look at it, the more I agree...no pom-pom trim! Thanks so much for joining the party and sharing your awesome creativity.
I absolutely love anything with vintage sheet music. This turned out so beautiful, Mary Beth! All of the details are just stunning.
Thank you so much, Kristi! I appreciate it. xo
so sweet, I just love these tiny hoops. anything with music paper has me!
Thank you, Kim, and I agree about the music paper!
This ornament is so pretty, MaryBeth. I love the combo of the tiny bottlebrush tree and the sheet music. I can imagine a themed tree decorated with these.
Thank you so much, Amy!
So cute, Mary Beth! I love the sheet music and the hoop -- and, well, everything!
Thank you sweet Kelly! xoxo