Two years ago I started a tradition
of making each member of my family (except for my elderly parents who are getting rid of stuff) fused glass Xmas ornaments. I've just finished this year's set:
Santas
Trees
Wreaths
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You're already creating beautiful things. The more you do it, the quicker and easier it will become! 
I've never tried anything with fused glass. Do you have a kiln?
I made a few polymer clay and felted ornaments for my son's future MIL and Aunt last year and for his fiance (who just had just bought a house and had an almost naked Christmas tree). This year it's a not very fun but a practical present for my future DIL - a ton of house insulation with my hubby installing it 
fascinates me. I bet everyone loved their gifts 
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