Wintry Owls Christmas Ornament - two purple couches

Christmas is my favorite holiday, and decorating our Christmas tree is my favorite holiday activity. We collect all kinds of ornaments and I love pulling the bins out each year and remembering special events and travel destinations based on the ornaments we bought or received that year. So I was super excited to find out that Erlene from My Pinterventures was gathering up 80 (!) bloggers to participate in an Ornament Exchange. I was paired with Michelle from Our Crafty Mom, and it was easy to see why—we both love owls and the color purple! When I spotted some miniature owl ornaments at Hobby Lobby, this idea for a Wintery Owls Christmas Ornament popped into my head.

I thought a couple of owls would look so cute sitting on a branch, as if they were just hanging out, enjoying a wintery day together!

Here’s what I used to make my ornament:

small owl ornaments or figures
small branch
faux greenery
faux red berries
twine or string
hot glue
Optional: glitter and/or faux snow. I was originally going to add some of these at the end, but decided it didn’t need it because the faux greenery already has some crystally bits.

I started by adding the faux greenery and red berries to a branch with hot glue.

Then I glued down two of the owls and added a loop of thick twine for hanging.

It only took a few minutes and this adorable wintery owls Christmas ornament was finished!

I love how it turned out, and a little birdie told me that Michelle does too (wink). There’s a good chance I’ll be making one of these for myself before Christmas gets here!

Don’t forget to check out the other ornaments being shared today:

And don’t miss the full two-week list of bloggers and their ornaments here!

Find more ornament ideas here:

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38 thoughts on “Wintry Owls Christmas Ornament”

Laura Ingalls Gunn November 5, 2015 at 6:33 am

Just popping by as I too am participating in the ornament exchange. What a delightful ornament. You are truly clever and crafty.
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Two Purple Couches Post authorNovember 5, 2015 at 1:06 pm

Thank you Laura!

Katie November 5, 2015 at 9:14 am

How cute did these turn out?!?!?! So simple yet turned out so lovely. Beautiful job on your ornament!
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Two Purple Couches Post authorNovember 5, 2015 at 1:06 pm

Thank you Katie!

Helen Gullett November 5, 2015 at 9:58 am

Ohhh your handmade ornamet is so beautiful and adorable!
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Two Purple Couches Post authorNovember 5, 2015 at 1:06 pm

Thanks Helen 🙂

Beverly November 5, 2015 at 3:51 pm

How cute! What a great way to show off the owls.
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Two Purple Couches Post authorNovember 5, 2015 at 5:17 pm

Thanks Beverly!

Rae November 5, 2015 at 3:56 pm

These are adorable!! After a failed trip to Michaels I ended up buying mine.

Two Purple Couches Post authorNovember 5, 2015 at 5:18 pm

Thanks Rae! I’ve had trips like that before, too 😉

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Joy November 5, 2015 at 5:04 pm

So cute, I love the owls. I will have to get to Hobby Lobby quick!
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Two Purple Couches Post authorNovember 5, 2015 at 5:19 pm

Thank you Joy! I found these in the section with all of the miniature tree supplies. I hope your store still has them!

Ellen November 5, 2015 at 6:16 pm

Oh my gosh! Your little owl ornament is too cute. What a nice way to add an extra bit of dimension to your decoration.
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Two Purple Couches Post authorNovember 5, 2015 at 9:53 pm

Thank you so much, Ellen!

Amanda @The Kolb Corner November 5, 2015 at 9:43 pm

I absolutely love owls! This is so adorable!
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Two Purple Couches Post authorNovember 5, 2015 at 9:54 pm

Me too, Amanda! Thanks 🙂

Michelle from Weekend Craft November 6, 2015 at 12:02 am

I absolutely love this! My tree is pretty rustic I am trying to add different birds to it every year. I have a few owls and this year I am going to add cardinals. Thanks for sharing! Can’t wait to see what my partner made me.
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Two Purple Couches Post authorNovember 8, 2015 at 10:37 am

Thanks Michelle! I love that you’re adding different birds each year – that is such a fun idea!! I have several owl ornaments too 🙂

Christina November 6, 2015 at 9:13 am

This is so sweet! I just love anything owls so might have to steal/borrow this one 🙂
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Two Purple Couches Post authorNovember 8, 2015 at 10:38 am

Thanks Christina!

Pamela Smith November 9, 2015 at 12:14 am

Aww! These are so cute! I love the little owls! I am also participating in the ornament exchange. It’s so fun to see all the different ideas everyone has!
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Two Purple Couches Post authorNovember 9, 2015 at 10:40 pm

Thank you Pamela! I love seeing all of the different ideas, too! Everyone is so creative!

Kelly Hedgespeth of Simply Kelly Designs November 9, 2015 at 5:38 am

I love how you have the twine going through both owls to hang. That gives them a sense of togetherness. Great idea to use existing ornaments to make your own creation!
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Two Purple Couches Post authorNovember 9, 2015 at 10:40 pm

Thank you Kelly!

Erlene November 9, 2015 at 9:55 pm

I love owls and I love that you use two mini owls to create this special one of a kind ornament. Super cute!
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Two Purple Couches Post authorNovember 9, 2015 at 10:41 pm

Thanks Erlene! I still have two of these owls left; I might need to make myself one of these ornaments! Thank you for organizing this Exchange; it’s been so much fun!

Christine | Where The Smiles Have Been November 14, 2015 at 11:41 am

This ornament is so cute! I have a friend who is OBSESSED with all things owl, and this would be perfect for her!
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Two Purple Couches Post authorNovember 14, 2015 at 8:02 pm

Thanks Christine! I am an owl fanatic too! I was tempted to keep this one for myself 😉