Since you're in Texas, how about using some red peppers. I've seen them in several catalogs.

how about these?

Here is a link that might be useful: link

How about painting a starfish like Santa Claus?
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let's see, you could marble paint clear glass ornaments

I just did red felt mittens that had a fuzzy cuff and a white star with a button in the center the mitten is open so it could be used for money, candy, what ever you want I am putting candy canes in mine