Make Clay Ornaments Stamped With Holiday Cheer
![Custom Clay Ornaments Three custom clay ornaments in box](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2012/10/24/3/Original_Michelle-Edgemont-Holiday-Favors-Stamp-Ornament-How-To-Beauty-Single_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400975120030.jpeg)
Materials Needed:
- alphabet rubber stamps in two sizes
- green, white and gold bakeable clay
- square cookie cutter
- ceramic tile
- rolling pin
- white lollipop stick
- gold string or twine
- wax paper
- tissue paper
- white gift box
Roll Clay
Roll out one color of clay onto wax paper until 1/4-inch thick.
![Rolling Clay for Custom Ornament Woman rolling out green clay](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2012/10/24/3/Original_Michelle-Edgemont-Holiday-Favors-Stamp-Ornament-How-To-Step-1-Roll-Clay_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400975040921.jpeg)
Cut Square Shape
Press the cookie cutter into the rolled clay. Peel away the excess clay.
![Press the cookie cutter into the rolled clay. Peel away the excess clay.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2012/10/24/3/Original_Michelle-Edgemont-Holiday-Favors-Stamp-Ornament-How-To-Step-2-Cut-Shape_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400975040671.jpeg)
![Press the cookie cutter into the rolled clay. Peel away the excess clay.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2012/10/24/3/Original_Michelle-Edgemont-Holiday-Favors-Stamp-Ornament-How-To-Step-2b-Cut-Shape_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400975040704.jpeg)
Stamp Holiday Saying
Transfer the square of clay onto the ceramic tile. Lay out the alphabet stamps in the saying you’d like to display. Here, I did "Glad Tidings." Use different-size letters for each line of text to give the ornaments a modern look.
Tip: It’s okay if you mess up. The clay can be rolled out numerous times and restamped.
![Stamping Clay Ornament Woman stamping letters onto clay ornament](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2012/10/24/1/Original_Michelle-Edgemont-Holiday-Favors-Stamp-Ornament-How-To-Step-3b-Add-Stamps_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400973860699.jpeg)
Punch Hole for Hanging
Use the lollipop stick to make a hole in the top of the ornament. Bake according to the instructions on the clay packaging.
![Create Hole for Hanger Woman creating hanger hole in handmade ornament](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2012/10/24/0/Original_Michelle-Edgemont-Holiday-Favors-Stamp-Ornament-How-To-Step-3c-Create-Hole-For-Hanger_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400973801356.jpeg)
Add Ornament Hanger
When ornament cools completely, loop a length of metallic cord through the punched hole.
![Add Hanger to Clay Ornament Woman tying cord through clay ornament](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2012/10/24/1/Original_Michelle-Edgemont-Holiday-Favors-Stamp-Ornament-How-To-Step-4-Add-Hanger_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400973860708.jpeg)
Create Tissue Paper Bow
Let’s make some fun packaging. Fold a piece of tissue paper in half. Fold in half again. Fold in half again. And one more time, fold in half.
![Fold tissue paper four times to create a beautiful fringed bow.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2012/10/24/1/Original_Michelle-Edgemont-Holiday-Favors-Stamp-Ornament-How-To-Step-5-Packaging_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400973860911.jpeg)
![Fold tissue paper 4 times to create a beautiful and simple box for gift wrapping.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2012/10/24/1/Original_Michelle-Edgemont-Holiday-Favors-Stamp-Ornament-How-To-Step-5b-Packaging_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400973860717.jpeg)
![To create this festive tissue bow, fold a piece of tissue paper in half four times.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2012/10/24/3/Original_Michelle-Edgemont-Holiday-Favors-Stamp-Ornament-How-To-Step-5c-Packaging_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400975120114.jpeg)
![Fold tissue paper 4 times to create a beautiful and simple box for gift wrapping.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2012/10/24/0/Original_Michelle-Edgemont-Holiday-Favors-Stamp-Ornament-How-To-Step-5d-Packaging_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400973541108.jpeg)
Cut Tissue Paper
Cut slits 1/4-inch apart across the loose end of the folded tissue paper. Cut to 1/2-inch from the fold. The tissue paper will look like fringe.
![Cut slits 1/4-inch apart across the loose end of the folded tissue paper. Cut to 1/2-inch from the fold. The tissue paper will look like fringe.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2012/10/24/0/Original_Michelle-Edgemont-Holiday-Favors-Stamp-Ornament-How-To-Step-6-Cutting-Bow_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400973592157.jpeg)
![Cut slits 1/4-inch apart across the loose end of the folded tissue paper. Cut to 1/2-inch from the fold. The tissue paper will look like fringe.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2012/10/24/2/Original_Michelle-Edgemont-Holiday-Favors-Stamp-Ornament-How-To-Step-6b-Cutting-Bow_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400975039728.jpeg)
Complete Packaging
Fill white gift box with shredded paper and place ornaments on top.
Unfold the fringed tissue paper once and tie onto a gift box with a gold metallic cord. Knot the cord on the back and cut off any extra. Turn the box over and fluff and crunch the fringed tissue paper to create a fun pouf.
![Unfold the fringed tissue paper once and tie onto a gift box with a gold metallic cord. Knot the cord on the back and cut off any extra. Turn the box over and fluff and crunch the fringed tissue paper to create a fun pouf.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2012/10/24/1/Original_Michelle-Edgemont-Holiday-Favors-Stamp-Ornament-How-To-Step-7b-Wrapping-Package_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400973859844.jpeg)
![Unfold the fringed tissue paper once and tie onto a gift box with a gold metallic cord. Knot the cord on the back and cut off any extra.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2012/10/24/2/Original_Michelle-Edgemont-Holiday-Favors-Stamp-Ornament-How-To-Step-7c-Wrapping-Package_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400975039720.jpeg)
![Turn the box over and fluff and crunch the fringed tissue paper to create a fun pouf.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2012/10/24/3/Original_Michelle-Edgemont-Holiday-Favors-Stamp-Ornament-How-To-Step-7-Wrapping-Package_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400975114872.jpeg)
Present the Ornaments
Give the ornaments as party favors, or tie them onto holiday gifts as a unique gift tag.
![Custom Clay Ornaments Three custom clay ornaments in box](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2012/10/24/3/Original_Michelle-Edgemont-Holiday-Favors-Stamp-Ornament-Beauty_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400975120052.jpeg)