With all the excitement in the air, a party during the holidays can be a hit just by offering good food and good fellowship. But as a mother of two--Tanner, five, and Mason, two--I've come to appreciate a gathering that offers just a little bit more.

That's the idea behind this ornament-making party. After all, you can never have too many ornaments. Making them is an activity that's easy enough for every age to have fun with, and the variety, from sweet-smelling garlands to cardboard gingerbread cookies, will keep guests entertained all fete long. Preparation is also relatively simple (pick as few or as many of the ideas on the following pages as you like). Round things out with eye-catching party foods and, in the midst of a season flooded with parties, you've got the makings of a standout--not to mention the coolest ornaments in town.



Jennifer Harms Lives And Crafts In Englewood, Colorado.