If you need a fun craft this Christmas season, why not make a few DIY Christmas Ornaments? This can be an easy way to repurpose materials, have a crafting party, make ornaments with the kids, or just have some calming crafty time amidst the chaos of Christmas.
DIY Christmas ornaments are a perfect way to change up your decor a bit each season without breaking your budget. So many of these options can be used from crafting supplies you might already have or are very budget friendly options from a hobby or craft store.
Crafting Supplies and Tools for Making Ornaments
Now that you have a good idea of some crafty supplies to keep on hand, let’s get to the DIY Ornaments! There are so many options on this list from some super talented bloggers.
There are options for all skill levels, some that kids can make on their own, crafts to do with kids, and more detailed ones using paint or lettering. Whatever you choose, it’ll be amazing because it’s handmade by you!
And don’t forget to check out part 2 of these crafty homemade ornaments here! There were so many, I broke it up into 2 posts.
DIY Christmas Ornaments
Super simple and a perfect craft to do with the kids - these popsicle stick ornaments are so fun to make.
This reindeer embroidery hoop ornament is totally adorable and easy to make.
This easy to make Elf Mason jar lid ornament is simply adorable. This step by step tutorial has easy to follow directions so you can make one for your tree or to give as a gift.
Easy Rolled Paper Tree ornaments are fun for kids of all ages and work great as package toppers and to pretty on the tree!
Use this free pattern and instructions to make adorable Christmas trees for yourself, your friends, and your family too! Felt is easy to work with and inexpensive, so you can afford to gift an ornament to everyone on your list.
If you’re looking for cheap and easy holiday gifts or decorations, this felt ornaments DIY is for you. All supplies can be purchased at the dollar store, and they look stunning in any color combination.
These easy to make and inexpensive dried orange slice ornaments add a natural touch to your Christmas tree.
This paper pinecone is such a unique & inexpensive ornament to make. Use any patterned paper to fit your decor color scheme.
These adorable Snowman Christmas Ornaments made from white plastic spoons are a fun and easy DIY Christmas craft for kids to make with adult supervision.
See how to make unicorn ornaments with this free felt pattern and video tutorial!
Rustic fabric-wrapped ornaments will add the perfect touch to your farmhouse Christmas decor. Simple to make and easy to personalize.
An easy but adorable rustic reindeer ornament for your tree!
These adorable felt ornaments need to be on everyone's gifts this year! Ornaments that double as gift tags!
Find an old leather purse and turn it into a gorgeous leather ornament!
This DIY Grinch Ornament is easy to make and the perfect addition to any Christmas tree decor. Your heart will grow three sizes while making it!
Learn how to make hand-painted glass ornaments using a paint pen.
Fill your home with the smell of Christmas with this easy DIY essential oil diffuser that doubles as a Christmas tree ornament.
Wine cork snowman ornaments are an easy Christmas craft project great for adults and children alike. Plus, they are a great way to reuse old wine corks!
Make keepsake Christmas ornaments using shells or trinkets collected from a family vacation.
Save some money this year and make paper Christmas decorations. These gingerbread houses are a favorite!
These fabric Christmas crackers make great decorations. And they are also a brilliant zero waste way to package your presents.
You can use these as gifts, a yearly tradition to make with the family, gift toppers, or add to your decor. DIY Christmas ornaments are also perfect if you want a small themed tree.
I use my DIY rustic ornaments on a tiny tree in our dining room and it’s such a simple way to add more festive vibes throughout your house without spending a ton of money.
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