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Spoons, clothespins, small trowels, and other household items, when embellished with a Christmas bow that can be used to hang them on the tree, can make great holiday ornaments. Making holiday ornaments in this way is a great way of preserving the memories of ancestors. Perhaps you inherited a collection of some sort, you can turn that collection into a Christmas ornaments theme and actually enjoy seeing it in your home rather than stored away in a box.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Country crafts are easy to make as they often can come from the most ordinary of places. For example, some items you may have just laying around your home can make excellent country Christmas ornaments. 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