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Miniature Yule Log Ornaments

By , About.com Guide

These are super easy to make, and in addition to being cute ornaments for your holiday tree, they also make great favors to give to guests at a Yule celebration. You'll need the following:

  • A stick about an inch thick
  • Red yarn
  • Small feathers (you can find these in the craft store)
  • Small pieces of evergreen plants - pine, fir, spruce, etc.
  • Seed beads in your choice of colors
  • A hot glue gun

Cut the stick into 2 - 3" lengths. Decorate each small log with the feathers, evergreens and seed beads as you would a full-sized Yule log. Tie a piece of red yarn around the center and knot in a bow, like a ribbon. To hang as a tree ornament, use a bent paperclip or wire hanger. To give as a party favor, you may want to attach your miniature log to a piece of cardstock, on which you can write a note to friends, such as "Wishing you the blessings of Yule."

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