wooden winter sprig ornaments

Spruce up your tree with sprigs

These wooden winter sprig ornaments have a simple and minimalistic design, which we love. And although they look dainty and delicate, they are made from natural maple wood veneer and backed by a layer of thin chipboard for added strength. If you have any questions about this project, don’t hesitate to ask. Otherwise, happy crafting!

Crafting tips: You can paint your wooden winter sprig ornaments in colors to match your existing tree decor, or leave them unpainted (we love both!). If you already have plenty of ornaments for your tree, you can hang a bunch of them on a strand to create a festive holiday garland or use them as gift toppers.

How to Make Wooden Winter Sprig Ornaments

  1. Gather your craft tools and materials. Then download the template below.
  2. Prep the wood veneer by placing it with the wood grain going vertical onto a StrongGrip cutting mat. Tape down the edges with masking tape. Following Cricut’s instructions, cut out the wood pieces using the Cricut Wood Veneer setting and a Deep Cut Blade. The machine will make multiple passes on the material, but check that it cut all the way through the wood when it is done (without removing the mat from the machine). If not, run it through the material again, checking after each pass.
  3. Use a detail knife to go over any areas that might still be attached. Remove each ornament, being careful not to bend them because they can easily crack along the grain. Note, if cutting by hand: print and cut out the PDF template. Trace onto you materials and then cut out using a detail knife.
  4. Sand the edges of the wooden ornaments carefully using a fine grit sandpaper to smooth. A nail file works perfect for getting around all the curves and into the small corners.

Full tutorial available for members to download below.

Photo tutorial for wooden winter sprig ornaments by Lia Griffith

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