The magic of Christmas lies not just in the twinkling lights and beautifully wrapped presents but in the joy of creating something special with our own hands. Homemade Christmas ornaments add a personal touch to your holiday decor, turning your home into a festive haven filled with memories and warmth.
To help you get inspired, we’ve collected 30 delightful DIY ornaments that are not only simple to make but also have the power to transform your house into a holiday wonderland.
#1. Beaded Candy Canes
Instead of buying candy canes, you can craft them yourself with a twist using colorful beads. Simply string beads onto pipe cleaners in alternating colors to create candy cane stripes. Bend them into the iconic shape, and these beaded delights are ready to hang.
#2. Birch Bark Stars
Cut star shapes from birch bark or use pre-cut birch bark stars. String them together with twine, and these rustic birch bark stars will add a touch of woodland charm to your tree.
#3. Burlap Heart Ornaments
If you aim for a rustic look, cut heart shapes from burlap and decorate them with buttons, lace, or ribbons. These burlap heart ornaments exude rustic charm and warmth, making them a perfect addition to your holiday decor.
#4. Button Christmas Trees
There are tons of ways for you to make a Christmas tree ornament, and using button is one of them. Arrange the buttons in a tree shape and secure them onto a base. These button Christmas trees will add a pop of color and a dash of vintage charm to your tree.
#5. Button Snowman Ornaments
Button can be more versatile than you think. Adorable snowmens can be made by stacking white buttons for the body, add a top hat made of felt, and paint on cute faces. These button snowmen will add a whimsical touch to your tree.
#6. Cinnamon Stick Stars
It’s easy to enhance the aroma of your holiday decor by crafting cinnamon stick stars. Bundle cinnamon sticks into a star shape, securing them with twine. Not only do they look charming, but they also fill your home with the cozy scent of cinnamon.
#7. Classic Salt Dough Ornaments
Crafting your ornaments can be as easy as mixing flour, salt, and water to create salt dough. Roll out the dough, cut festive shapes, and bake. Once cooled, paint them with vibrant colors or keep it simple with a classic white finish. String them up, and these timeless ornaments will add a nostalgic touch to your tree.
#8. Clothespin Reindeer Ornaments
Wooden clothespins can be transformed into charming reindeer ornaments. Paint them in warm tones, add googly eyes and tiny red pom-poms for noses. These clothespin reindeer will add a whimsical touch to your tree.
#9. Dried Orange Slice Ornaments
Who Christmas will be without the pleasant and refreshing scent of dried orange slices? The easiest way is to string the dried slices together for a natural and aromatic touch. These orange slice ornaments bring a touch of nature and citrusy scent to your holiday decor.
#10. Embroidery Hoop Snow Globes
You can have a unique Christmas ornament by repurposing embroidery hoops into charming snow globes. Add a piece of festive fabric or paper as the backdrop, glue miniature figurines or trees, and secure the hoop. These embroidery hoop snow globes will bring a touch of winter wonder to your tree.
#11. Fabric Scrap Ball Ornaments
This is a last-minute DIY Christmas project that can be finished in a few minutes. Simply wrap fabric strips around Styrofoam balls and secure with glue. It’s a fantastic way to repurpose fabric scraps and create vibrant, textured ornaments.
#12. Felt Gingerbread Men
Felt gingerbread men are fun and easy homemade Christmas ornaments to do with your kids. Craft cute gingerbread men from felt, adding buttons for eyes and bows for decoration. Stitch or glue them together, and these felt friends will add a touch of sweetness to your tree.
#13. Felt Holly Leaves
Don’t worry if you don’t have fresh holy leaves for Christmas. It’s unchallenging to craft holly leaves by cutting green felt, adding red beads for berries, then arranging them into small clusters.
#14. Glittered Acorns
Unlike its natural counterparts, these little acorns will look stunning on your tree. To nail it, paint the tops with glue and sprinkle on glitter for a festive sparkle. These glimmering acorns add a touch of woodland magic to your holiday decor.
#15. Jingle Bell Wreaths
Christmas can not be complete without jingle bells. String jingle bells onto wire or pipe cleaners to create mini wreaths. Hang them on your tree, and the gentle jingle of these adorable wreaths will lend a festive soundtrack to your holiday celebrations.
#16. Mason Jar Lid Ornaments
Don’t rush to throw your mason jar lid too fast, as they can be repurposed into rustic ornaments. Paint or decorate the lids, add festive images, and tie a ribbon for hanging. These charming ornaments will bring a farmhouse touch to your holiday decor.
#17. Mini Yarn Wreaths
This mini version is not as complicated as the bigger one, as you just wrap small embroidery hoops with colorful yarn. These charming wreaths can be hung on the tree or around the house for a touch of festive flair.
#18. Miniature Sled Ornaments
People will be amazed by how cute these miniature sleds are. Collect some popsicle sticks, paint them in festive colors, and add tiny bows or ribbons. These adorable sled ornaments will evoke the joy of winter and sledding down snowy hills.
#19. Paper Quilled Snowflakes
These intricate snowflakes are completed with the art of paper quilling. Roll thin strips of paper into coils and shape them into delicate snowflake designs to add an elegant and handmade touch to your tree.
#20. Wood Slice State Ornaments
This wood slice ornament is perfect for decorating and gifting too. To personalize it, add some details like the state name, flag, or landmarks. Then, it will be ready to hang on your tree or give as a gift.
#21. Photo Frame Ornaments
Christmas is the time to capture memories by turning mini photo frames into ornaments. Add tiny family photos in festive frames and hang them on the tree. Each photo becomes a small window into cherished moments.
#22. Pinecone Elves
Your kids will love these tiny pinecone elves. Just paint the tops for hats, add googly eyes, and glue on felt for scarves. These little forest creatures will bring a whimsical touch to your tree.
#23. Pom-Pom Garland Ornaments
Which homemade Christmas ornaments are more festive than pom-pom garlands? String an assortment of pom-poms together, alternating colors and sizes. This vibrant garland will infuse your tree with a playful and festive vibe.
#24. Ribbon Candy Ornaments
For a whimsical and sweet touch, you can create ribbon candy ornaments effortlessly by twisting and shaping colorful ribbons into candy-like shapes.
#25. Rolled Paper Roses
These roses won’t wilt even when Christmas is over. Glue the rolled strips into a spiral shape to create beautiful paper roses. You can attach them into a twine to make a wreath, or stack them on top of each other for a Christmas tree.
#26. Scrabble Tile Ornaments
Let’s give old Scrabble tiles new life as ornaments. Spell out festive words like “joy” or “merry,” string them together, and hang them on the tree. It’s a playful way to infuse your love for word games into your holiday decor.
#27. Twine Ball Ornaments
Wrap twine around small Styrofoam balls to create rustic twine ball ornaments. Add a loop for hanging, and you will have simple yet charming ornaments to hang on your Christmas tree.
#28. Walnut Shell Nativity Scene
Walnut shells and beads are all things you need to craft this cute nativity scene. Nestled in a walnut shell, this baby Jesus brings the true spirit of Christmas to your tree.
#29. Wine Cork Snowmen
Reuse wine corks, and you will have snowmen that won’t melt under any circumstances. All steps are to paint the corks, add tiny scarves and hats, and draw on cheerful faces.
#30. Wine Cork Angels
Who can believe these homemade Christmas ornaments are repurposed from wine corks? Add wooden beads for heads, shape wire for wings, and finish with a golden halo. These wine cork angels are not only eco-friendly but also utterly charming.
As we’ve discovered, the joy of the holiday isn’t just in the glittering lights and festive songs but in the warmth of homemade Christmas ornaments adorning your tree. So if you’re ready to embrace the holiday spirit and eagerly get your hands messy, let’s gather your crafting supplies, and save our ideas for future reference to add a twist to your Christmas tree this year.
