Make memories and spread holiday cheer with these easy Christmas ornaments.

You Will Need

Craft supplies

Ribbon

Paper doilies

Ornament hooks

Christmas-themed cookie cutters

Styrofoam balls

Canning lidsFamily photos

And wire ribbonDigital photocopier (optional)

Step 1: Make lacy snowflakesPunch a hole at the top of a lacy paper doily. Thread a small length of narrow ribbon through the hole and tie a knot at the ends. Hang several on the Christmas tree for a frosty effect.

Hang transparent ornaments near a tree light for a dramatic effect.

Step 2: Hang cookie cuttersTie a loop of ribbon around Christmas-themed cookie cutters. Hang several on the Christmas tree for an adorable candy theme, or to emphasize a country motif.

Step 3: Have a glitter ballTake Styrofoam balls of various sizes. Put glue into a bowl, dip the balls into the glue, and sprinkle with glitter. Place them onto wax paper to dry. Group several in a colorful bowl for a glittery holiday centerpiece.

Step 4: Frame the familyCut your favorite family or baby photos to fit inside canning lids. Apply a small amount of glue to keep each photo in place. Secure a small loop of ribbon to the back with glue. Hang several to create a "family tree."

Make digital copies of your favorite photos if you'd like to keep the originals intact.

Step 5: Create instant iciclesCut several 8-inch sections of wire ribbon in your choice of color. Twist the ribbon around a pencil. Push a pin to make a hole at one end, then slip a hook through the curly ribbon and decorate your tree. Each ornament you craft will help create a memory of this holiday for years to come!

Prevailing belief holds that Martin Luther, the German Protestant leader, originated the tradition of adding lights to Christmas trees in the 1500s.