Whether you want to make someone a unique Christmas gift or add a handmade touch to your Christmas tree, these DIY Christmas ornament ideas will be perfect for this holiday season. Making an ornament rather than buying one means you get to customize it to look exactly as you want it to!
Use this guide of DIY Christmas ornaments to get some inspiration for your holiday crafting this year. To learn more about a project, check out the details linked in the picture caption.
Benefits of making DIY Christmas ornaments
There are several benefits to making some or all of your Christmas ornaments.
- Customize to your style
- Save money
- Recycle paper scraps, fabric, etc.
- They are fun to make
- DIY ornaments also make great Christmas gifts
15 DIY Christmas ornaments to decorate your tree this year
1. Rustic wooden Christmas tree ornament
One of the best reasons to create a Christmas ornament by hand is to personalize it. This wooden ornament is perfect for your holiday home decor or to give as a gift this holiday season. And the best part – it’s easy and cost effective to make!
2. DIY acrylic paint pour ornament
This marbled ornament has a really cool effect achieved by pouring acrylic paint in a clear glass ornament. This is a fun DIY ornament because you can get creative and experiment with mixing different colors to get something completely unique!
3. Gumball machine ornament
Christmas ornaments never looked so sweet! Check out this adorable Christmas ornament from Damask Love featuring a gumball machine and candy to add a little bit of fun to your Christmas decor.
4. Paper covered ornaments
This paper covered ornament DIY project from The Turquoise Home adds a cozy and rustic touch to the tree. And as a bonus – you can recycle newspaper or book pages into a holiday craft so it’s an ornament you can feel good about.
5. Felt mitten Christmas ornament
If sewing is more your preferred craft medium, then these felt mitten ornaments from Polka Dot Chair are perfect for you. No sewing machine required – just some basic sewing tools.
6. Dollar store Christmas ornament DIY
If you are looking for a budget-friendly alternative to buying Christmas trees, there are lots of dollar store DIY Christmas ornament projects out there that make crafting for less really easy. One of my favorites is this jar ornament from Re-Fabbed.
7. Embroidery hoop Christmas ornaments
If you have some old plaid shirts lying around, why not upcycle them into a festive Christmas ornament? This ornament tutorial from Inspired by Charm shows you how to take something you’re no longer using into a fun Christmas ornament.
8. Glitter confetti ornaments
Love glitter? Make your tree sparkle with these really fun DIY glitter confetti ornaments from The Sweetest Occasion.
9. Pinecone owl ornaments
How cute are these owl pinecone ornaments from Lia Griffith? Pinecones are a classic holiday craft material so give them a boost with felt accents.
10. Mod podge Christmas ornament
If you’re like me, you probably have a lot of paper scraps lying around from projects all year long. Turn them into a creative Christmas ornament using this DIY tutorial from Mod Podge Rocks.
11. Gingerbread man ornament
If you’re more of a baker, these gingerbread man ornaments are a perfect DIY for you. While you can’t eat them, these salt dough ornaments are a great addition to your tree – and they smell delicious!
12. DIY picture ornaments
Christmas ornaments often take on a sentimental aspect as we save and re-use them each year. Capturing photo memories on your ornaments is a great way to display your favorite memories.
13. Boho tassel ornaments
If you’re going for more of a boho aesthetic for your Christmas decor this year, then check out this tutorial from Tatertots and Jello. These ornaments only take 5 minutes to make!
14. Yarn ball ornament
Into knitting? Showcase your love of crafts with this unique yarn ball ornament from Where the Smiles Have Been.
15. Wrapping paper tree ornament
It always feels like you end up with wrapping paper scraps that aren’t quite big enough to wrap another gift, but still not small enough to want to throw away. This wrapping paper Christmas tree ornament from Moms Who Save is a great way to use that leftover paper.
Those are my favorite DIY Christmas ornaments to add to your tree this year…
Making handmade ornaments is a great way to personalize your decor and they’re really fun to make. Use the tutorials linked in this post to make your own DIY Christmas ornaments.
Comment below with your favorite type of ornament to make!