LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PERSON BEHIND THE ORNAMENTS.

Meet Laura.

Get to know Laura Graziano, the instructor leading our Kids & Their Grown-Ups: Ornament-Making Workshop.

Read about the person, the traditions, and the memorable moments from the crafting table.

Kids & Their Grown-Ups: Ornament-Making Workshop

December 6, 2026

1:00 PM - 3:30PM

Five questions with Laura

Question 01

How did you get started making ornaments, and what do you enjoy most about it?

What’s your favorite part of sharing your crafting skills with others?

Question 02

Question 03

Is there a project you’ve made that you’re especially proud of?

Question 05

What other kinds of crafts do you enjoy making besides ornaments?

Question 04

Do you have a favorite handmade ornament or a Christmas crafting tradition or story in your own family?

When I was a little girl, we didn’t have much money, my mom was a single mom. So I started making ornaments from items around the house. Aluminum foil, paper, cups, etc. It’s so enjoyable because you could create something beautiful from everyday items.

I love to see the excitement on everyone’s face when they realize they made something beautiful.

Yes, this year I started crocheting and taught myself from TikTok and made a beautiful chaos Christmas blanket.

I have done wreath, making, flower, arranging, sewing, knitting crocheting. Also, I love taking old furniture and painting it and reupholstering to make something look brand new.

Besides making ornaments with my children when they were little, we make Christmas cookies together. I plan a party every year, which I call, no-cookie exchange party! What this means is, I make all the cookies, my friends and family come with an empty tin and fill up with all the cookies that I made. They pick their favorites and then I don’t have to make the tins for everyone. It’s usually about 20 people that come.