Here's a quick peek at my "handmade" tree — i.e. all the ornaments were either gifts or handmade (and sometimes both).

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These are the stars I made from my son's artwork:

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And these stars I made last year.  I wrote about them HERE.

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This Deadpool ornament is a prototype I made for a video I did for the Marvel YouTube channel several years ago.  You don't see my face, but those are my hands in the video!

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One year I made a whole bunch of paper diamonds for an online workshop I was teaching.

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And that's the same with these stuffed paper ornaments from a workshop I taught a decade ago:

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These folded paper ornaments were a gift from a friend who made them:

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I made a bunch of fabric covered styrofoam balls one year:

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There are several felt roses stuck into empty spots on the tree. I originally created them as part of a Valentine's Day place setting.  Find the post about them HERE.

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During last year's December Member Livestream, I demonstrated how to make these honeycomb ball ornaments:

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During this year's December Member Livestream, I shared how to make these cute 3-D house ornaments:

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I made a bunch of marbled papier mache ornaments a few years ago.

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And, of course, there are hand painted ornaments on my tree.

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This one was painted with puff paint:

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My friend Jenn made this one (and carved the stamp too):

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This was the most difficult ornament I've ever made and I'll never do it again. I can't even remember how it goes together, but I remember wanting to give up multiple times!

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I woodburned some bamboo cutlery one year.  You can read about it HERE.

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And finally, I've got all these cute fabric ornaments on my tree too:

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I hope you enjoyed the tour!  Thanks for stopping by!

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Based outside of Boston, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer is a painter, printmaker, and collage artist who constructs vibrant compositions. Her artwork investigates the interplay of identity and perception, inviting viewers to take a longer look. Julie works in layers, both physically and metaphorically, exploring what is visible and what is concealed. Passionate about connecting with and inspiring other artists, she shares her expertise through in-person workshops and her online classroom at MyArtPractice.com. Julie's achievements include high-profile clients, multiple publications - including her book, “Carve Stamp Play” - and exhibits in New York City and throughout Massachusetts. She is a graduate of Brown University.

49 thoughts on “My Handmade Tree

  • SO FUN!!! And what a brilliant tradition for your family, I can see your little one each year putting his artistic touches on the tree and it will be fun to watch his art grow as he grows … still can’t believe he just turned TWO!! Enjoy Julie … the very best for you and your sweet family!

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  • SO FUN!!! And what a brilliant tradition for your family, I can see your little one each year putting his artistic touches on the tree and it will be fun to watch his art grow as he grows … still can’t believe he just turned TWO!! Enjoy Julie … the very best for you and your sweet family!

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  • SO FUN!!! And what a brilliant tradition for your family, I can see your little one each year putting his artistic touches on the tree and it will be fun to watch his art grow as he grows … still can’t believe he just turned TWO!! Enjoy Julie … the very best for you and your sweet family!

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  • SO FUN!!! And what a brilliant tradition for your family, I can see your little one each year putting his artistic touches on the tree and it will be fun to watch his art grow as he grows … still can’t believe he just turned TWO!! Enjoy Julie … the very best for you and your sweet family!

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  • SO FUN!!! And what a brilliant tradition for your family, I can see your little one each year putting his artistic touches on the tree and it will be fun to watch his art grow as he grows … still can’t believe he just turned TWO!! Enjoy Julie … the very best for you and your sweet family!

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  • SO FUN!!! And what a brilliant tradition for your family, I can see your little one each year putting his artistic touches on the tree and it will be fun to watch his art grow as he grows … still can’t believe he just turned TWO!! Enjoy Julie … the very best for you and your sweet family!

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  • SO FUN!!! And what a brilliant tradition for your family, I can see your little one each year putting his artistic touches on the tree and it will be fun to watch his art grow as he grows … still can’t believe he just turned TWO!! Enjoy Julie … the very best for you and your sweet family!

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  • What a fun memory tree.

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  • What a great tree. So many really inventive ideas. Merry Christmas from the UK .

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  • What a great tree. So many really inventive ideas. Merry Christmas from the UK .

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  • What a great tree. So many really inventive ideas. Merry Christmas from the UK .

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  • What a great tree. So many really inventive ideas. Merry Christmas from the UK .

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  • What a great tree. So many really inventive ideas. Merry Christmas from the UK .

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  • What a great tree. So many really inventive ideas. Merry Christmas from the UK .

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  • What a great tree. So many really inventive ideas. Merry Christmas from the UK .

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  • What a wonderful tree full of beautiful memories! Thank you for the tree tour. It will be fun to see this 10 years from now with additions from your family. You are SO inspiring!

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  • What a wonderful tree full of beautiful memories! Thank you for the tree tour. It will be fun to see this 10 years from now with additions from your family. You are SO inspiring!

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  • What a wonderful tree full of beautiful memories! Thank you for the tree tour. It will be fun to see this 10 years from now with additions from your family. You are SO inspiring!

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  • What a wonderful tree full of beautiful memories! Thank you for the tree tour. It will be fun to see this 10 years from now with additions from your family. You are SO inspiring!

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  • What a wonderful tree full of beautiful memories! Thank you for the tree tour. It will be fun to see this 10 years from now with additions from your family. You are SO inspiring!

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  • What a wonderful tree full of beautiful memories! Thank you for the tree tour. It will be fun to see this 10 years from now with additions from your family. You are SO inspiring!

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  • What a wonderful tree full of beautiful memories! Thank you for the tree tour. It will be fun to see this 10 years from now with additions from your family. You are SO inspiring!

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  • What a wonderful ornaments. The ornaments with you son’s artwork must be the most precious to you! I am inspired to make ornaments during the next year and have a tree dedicated to only handmade ornaments. Have a wonderful Christmas!!

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  • What a wonderful ornaments. The ornaments with you son’s artwork must be the most precious to you! I am inspired to make ornaments during the next year and have a tree dedicated to only handmade ornaments. Have a wonderful Christmas!!

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  • What a wonderful ornaments. The ornaments with you son’s artwork must be the most precious to you! I am inspired to make ornaments during the next year and have a tree dedicated to only handmade ornaments. Have a wonderful Christmas!!

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  • What a wonderful ornaments. The ornaments with you son’s artwork must be the most precious to you! I am inspired to make ornaments during the next year and have a tree dedicated to only handmade ornaments. Have a wonderful Christmas!!

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  • What a wonderful ornaments. The ornaments with you son’s artwork must be the most precious to you! I am inspired to make ornaments during the next year and have a tree dedicated to only handmade ornaments. Have a wonderful Christmas!!

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  • What a wonderful ornaments. The ornaments with you son’s artwork must be the most precious to you! I am inspired to make ornaments during the next year and have a tree dedicated to only handmade ornaments. Have a wonderful Christmas!!

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  • What a wonderful ornaments. The ornaments with you son’s artwork must be the most precious to you! I am inspired to make ornaments during the next year and have a tree dedicated to only handmade ornaments. Have a wonderful Christmas!!

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  • I love them all, and remember you making some of these. I think your son’s stars are my favorite.

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  • I love them all, and remember you making some of these. I think your son’s stars are my favorite.

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  • I love them all, and remember you making some of these. I think your son’s stars are my favorite.

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  • I love them all, and remember you making some of these. I think your son’s stars are my favorite.

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  • I love them all, and remember you making some of these. I think your son’s stars are my favorite.

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  • I love them all, and remember you making some of these. I think your son’s stars are my favorite.

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  • I love them all, and remember you making some of these. I think your son’s stars are my favorite.

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  • I agree with Ellen. I love them all, but your son’s stars are the best!

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  • I agree with Ellen. I love them all, but your son’s stars are the best!

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  • I agree with Ellen. I love them all, but your son’s stars are the best!

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  • I agree with Ellen. I love them all, but your son’s stars are the best!

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  • I agree with Ellen. I love them all, but your son’s stars are the best!

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  • I agree with Ellen. I love them all, but your son’s stars are the best!

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  • I agree with Ellen. I love them all, but your son’s stars are the best!

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