Article: Ornaments on the fly. (innovative Christmas ornaments) (Special Issue: Best of the Holidays)

Inspired by Mother Nature's living ornaments, these paper and wood creations lend animation to holiday decorations. Use them to add a light touch to your tree, adorn a basket of greens, or brighten a wrapped gift.

Every family member can help put these simple ornaments together. For tools, most require only a craft knife, scissors, and a paintbrush. You'll find the rest of the materials at a woodworking, art supply, or craft store.

The butterflies and their companions spread their wings on clothespins; pin their pinchers onto evergreen boughs or attach them to the ribbons of gift-wrapped packages. The paper doves are from a Japanese art--origami--and take ...

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