I was sitting in the parent drop off line staring at my swinging air freshener.  It looks like an Christmas tree ornament and the only thing more fun to make than Christmas ornaments are scented Christmas tree ornaments!! The wheels started turning.

I thought about the “[easyazon_link identifier=”B014A6MDAE” locale=”US” tag=”scrugcorne-20″]scenticles[/easyazon_link]” for sale at the craft stores.  They’re icicles that smell like [easyazon_link identifier=”B01IQDWKVY” locale=”US” tag=”scrugcorne-20″]real Christmas trees[/easyazon_link] for use with fake trees.  Each year, we pick our tree as a family. I love the smell of pine and I cheat by using [easyazon_link identifier=”B0014UEG50″ locale=”US” tag=”scrugcorne-20″]essential oils[/easyazon_link]. Some people think the tinsel “icicles” are ugly so the scenticles may not be ideal for them. (Some people *ahem* think [easyazon_link identifier=”B01MTJLJ0D” locale=”US” tag=”scrugcorne-20″]tinsel[/easyazon_link] is hideous but her family  loves it so it goes on the tree every year.)

So we decided to adjust our DIY Air freshener idea into an easy Christmas craft for kids and make DIY Scented Christmas Tree Ornaments.

Homemade Scented Christmas Ornaments

 Materials for this Easy Christmas Craft for kids

• scrap cardboard
• [easyazon_link identifier=”B06XC2R9BF” locale=”US” tag=”scrugcorne-20″]puffy paints[/easyazon_link]
• [easyazon_link identifier=”B01GCRXBVE” locale=”US” tag=”scrugcorne-20″]craft felt[/easyazon_link]
• [easyazon_link identifier=”B06X1CZWC5″ locale=”US” tag=”scrugcorne-20″]hot glue[/easyazon_link]
• [easyazon_link identifier=”B01178RVI2″ locale=”US” tag=”scrugcorne-20″]hot glue gun[/easyazon_link]
• [easyazon_link identifier=”B00R8GX60A” locale=”US” tag=”scrugcorne-20″]essential oil[/easyazon_link]
• thin ribbon or jute twine
• scissors

Instructions for Easy DIY Scented Christmas Ornaments

Cut your felt into simple Christmas tree shapes.  You will need two per ornament.

Next, cut a piece of scrap cardboard into a small triangle.  You want the triangle to be about a quarter of an inch small all around than the felt.

Third, glue the felt onto the cardboard.

Then glue the pieces of felt to each other but make sure to leave a small hole so that you can add your Christmas tree scent! You can use [easyazon_link identifier=”B07H45N9KG” locale=”US” tag=”scrugcorne-20″]Christmas Tree oil blends[/easyazon_link] or any pine scented essential oil. Use a combination of [easyazon_link identifier=”B06Y2L2WP1″ locale=”US” tag=”scrugcorne-20″]Juniper[/easyazon_link], [easyazon_link identifier=”B01I28FH4K” locale=”US” tag=”scrugcorne-20″]Balsam Fir[/easyazon_link], [easyazon_link identifier=”B07GVSP2TP” locale=”US” tag=”scrugcorne-20″]Spruce[/easyazon_link]etc to get that perfect forest scent.

Important:  leave a tiny hole in the edge that is big enough for the scented oil dropper to fit into.

The little hole is inconspicuous.  Each year you can refill the scent!

They came out really cute.  The kids want to make felt candy canes and angels too.

I love how they came out and they make my little fake tree smell so good!

Yield: 1

DIY scented Christmas tree ornament

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This fun and easy Scented Christmas Tree Ornament is a great holiday craft to do with the kids!

Active Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Estimated Cost $5

Materials

• Small piece of cardboard
• Puffy Paints
• Craft Felt
• Hot Glue
• Christmas Tree Fragrance oil (or Pine, Fir, Juniper Essential Oil) 
• Thin Ribbon or Twine for hanging the ornament

Tools

• Scissors
• Pencil
• Hot Glue gun

Instructions

1. Cut your felt into Christmas Tree shapes. You will need two per ornament.
2. Next cut a piece of cardboard into a small triangle. Cut it so that it is approximately a quarter inch smaller than the felt.
3. Glue the felt to the cardboard. Pinch the edges of the two pieces of felt together everywhere except for a small hole near the top that an essential oil dropper can fit into.
4. Decorate the tree with puffy paint to simulate ornaments.
5. Add 3-5 drops of your scent.
6. Hang and enjoy all season long!

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