Christmas is just days away am I can now say that my Christmas tree is FINALLY decorated! Every year my tree is usually up in November, this year it just didn’t happen. I think the lack of snow in my area really put a damper on my Christmas spirit this year. What about you, are you in the Christmas spirit? What helps you get in the spirit?
This year our tree has an exciting new element, actually a few exciting elements! We have an artificial tree so there is literally NO SCENT when it comes to our tree, but this year things are different! I decided to use my wonderful essential oils to create scented Christmas tree ornaments!
I made the following scented Christmas tree ornaments:
Cinnamon Essential Oil Scented Gingerbread Man Ornament
Peppermint Essential Oil Scented Snowflake Ornament
Douglas Fir Essential Oil Scented Christmas Tree Ornament
I bought a pack of Christmas themed cookie cutters which came with a gingerbread man, snowflake and a tree. I also considered making a candy cane which I would have used spearmint to scent. I was also considering a wreath which I think I would have used either douglas fir or wintergreen essential oil. The last ornament I considered making was a wrapped gift/present but I wasn’t sure which essential oil I would have used for that one… maybe I could have used the holiday blend!
How to Make Scented Christmas Tree Ornaments with Essential Oils
What you Need:
- Crayola Air Dry Clay
- Holiday Cookie Cutters
- Thread, Yarn, or Cord
- A straw or toothpick
- Acrylic Paint
- Essential Oils
Directions:
1) Take a chunk of Crayola Air Dry Clay 
2) Use the cookie cutters of your choice to cut out the shape for your ornaments.
3) Use the end of a straw or toothpick to make a hole in the top of the ornament (to hang the ornament later).
4) Lay the ornament on a flat surface and let it dry for 6-8 hours.
5) Add 2-3 drops of the essential oil of your choice to the middle of each ornament. You will likely see a stained area for about 1-2 hours after adding the oils but this will go away in a few hours!
6) Add some paint (if you like) and string some yarn/thread through the top of the ornament.
7) Hang it on your tree and enjoy your wonderfully scented christmas tree ornament!
What scent of Christmas tree ornament will you make using essential oils?
I’ve made scented Christmas tree ornaments with cinnamon before and they smell so good. I’ve never tried making them with essential oils. What a great idea!
What a great idea, I would have never thought of making scented ornaments as I already love the smell of my Christmas tree.
Essential oils smell so great. Putting them on the Christmas tree is a great idea.
Love this! And we still have time to make some too 🙂 Currently our tree is lit, but bare. Hoping to get it decorated today. **fingers crossed**
THis is such a great idea! We haven’t made scented ornaments in awhile. We should pull out the oils and do it this year!
Essential oils. I wouldn’t ever think to do this on my own. What a great idea. They are super cute too.
What a great idea! These are not only cute but they will make my house smell amazing. I am going to keep these in mind for next year.
These are SO cute! 🙂 And what a great use of EOs! I have heard so many ways to use these babies lately that I’m half tempted to try them out! 🙂
This is a great idea! I love filling my home with the scents of the season and this is a great way to do it.
These are so cute! What a great idea! I need to make some of these with my daughter!
What a neat idea. I bet you could easily add a dab every year to keep them smelling great.
These are a really neat idea!!! What a great way to add scent to a room and the tree!
Such a lovely idea, I have never really thoughts about making my own ornaments later on scented ones but great idea indeed.
what a great idea.mmm it would feel great when you enter in te house and you have all these scents around to feel
I just love scents and making your own is a great idea. That way I know exactly what I want and love.
Oh wow, this is a great idea! I’m making homemade ornaments with the kids today and I can’t wait to add some essential oils in them!!! I LOVE this!
This is for sure an awesome idea to have make scented Christmas tree ornaments. I am so going to be making these and they would make for a great gift idea too. Thanks for sharing the instructions.
I love crafting with my kids and I love oils…this is perfect! I am going to keep this in mind for next year as I think I’m out of time to make them before Christmas.
Wow I never even thought to make my oraments scented! Next year I am totally doing this!