You’ll find all different styles of DIY ornaments here, from modern to traditional.
With all these choices, you may just need to make several from the list!
Tip
These holiday decorations don’t have to necessarily be used as ornaments.
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They’re made from a unique material that you don’t usually see on Christmas trees.
Use embroidery floss and small decorations to create your own unique Christmas tree.
You’ll also make a hole near the top so they can be hung on the tree.
The Merrythought
Choose red and green or use colors of blues and purples like shown here.
They’re fun to make and look great in a more natural or rustic-looking Christmas setting.
You probably have some friends who would love to get these as a little present this year.
Delia Creates
With the provided free printables and a few decorations, you’ll transform something ordinary into something special.
There’s also a video here to help you make them.
It’s a pretty straightforward project that takes a handful of supplies.
A Beautiful Mess
It’s such a fun ornament, and kids especially love them.
The best part is that you’re able to fill it with actual candy.
Colorful felt and hot glue are used to create these donut ornaments.
The Sweetest Occasion
Make them as realistic or as wild as you like.
They’re made of birdseed and the birds will absolutely love this holiday treat.
Gold Marble Christmas OrnamentsfromLovely Indeed
Decoupaged Christmas Ornaments
Mod Podge Rocks!
Lovely Indeed
These are so easy that even the kids can make them.
Fabric scraps and Mod Podge are used to create these beautiful decoupaged Christmas ornaments.
you’re free to further embellish them with ribbons and buttons.
A Piece of Rainbow
Decoupaged Christmas OrnamentsfromMod Podge Rocks!
They start off with a small piece of driftwood.
Paint and some other embellishments are used to create the characters.
Aww Sam
You’ll need to be able to sew some straight lines to get the same look.
This tutorial takes you through the whole process from mixing the clay to baking the final ornaments.
Embroidery is easy to learn and this is a great beginner project for those new to the craft.
A Piece of Rainbow
They’re easy and quick, making them a great last-minute decoration.
Make one or cover your tree in them.
A bow adds the finishing touch.
The Spruce / Melina Hammer
This is a larger ornament that would look great anywhere in your home.
Twig Christmas Tree OrnamentfromThe Turquoise Home
Popsicle Stick Gingerbread House Ornaments
Studio DIY!
Popsicle crafts aren’t just for kids!
Lovely Indeed
These ornaments use popsicle sticks as the basis for a gingerbread house.
All kinds of fun embellishments are added to make it extra special.
it’s possible for you to even add a photo behind the door.
Mod Podge Rocks!
Popsicle Stick Gingerbread House OrnamentsfromStudio DIY!
Rustic Christmas OrnamentfromMod Podge Rocks!
There’s a free SVG file for the ornament shape that you could use with an electronic cutting machine.
Sustain My Craft Habit
With just a few craft supplies you could make this keepsake ornament.
This is a fantastic way to feature a special photo for the holidays.
Christmas Window Popsicle Stick OrnamentfromStudio DIY!
My Poppet Makes
Snowman Hoop OrnamentfromCrafting Cheerfully
Salt Dough Ornaments
Design Improvised
Making salt dough is incredibly simple.
Roll it out and use some cookie cutters to create these pretty ornaments.
you’re able to add whatever color of paint you like the most.
Dans le Lakehouse
Don’t forget to add a hole for hanging!
Using a miter saw, you’ll cut out little houses from scrap wood.
Included are some vinyl templates so you’ve got the option to get the same look.
Skip to My Lou
Only basic embroidery stitches are used, making it very beginner-friendly.
Finally, some essential oil is added as an extra special touch.
Besides being incredibly cute, most of the supplies to make it can be found at the dollar store.
Aww Sam
You’ll want to make these for everyone this year.
A simple string at the top acts as a hanger.
There’s a free hand-lettered SVG file here for you to add to the wood slices.
The Turquoise Home
You’ll need a cutting machine for this project.
If you know how to crochet, this is a pretty simple project that comes together quickly.
You could really mix it up by using different colors of yarn.
Studio DIY!
This is a fun project for the kids but the adults will have fun making them too.
Clear glass ornaments are hand-painted to create the look of the galaxy.
One is a round chalkboard-style snowflake and the other mimics a buffalo check.
Mod Podge Rocks!
All of them use scrap wood, making it a great project if you have some on hand.
Although they look impressive, they’re pretty easy to make even for the beginner.
You’re going to be using some fabric, but there’s no sewing involved.
That’s What Che Said
There’s also a video here that shows you how to put them together.
They’re quick and easy, and you probably already have everything on hand.
Here vintage Christmas paper is used but you could easily use fabric.
Studio DIY!
you could add paint and embellishments to them to get whatever look you want.
Besides this chalkboard wood slice ornament, there are a few other ideas here for decorating your wood slices.
These ornaments look so pretty when paired with some Christmas lights.
Crafting Cheerfully
These take just 10 steps to put together and come together fast.
Make one or decorate your whole tree with them.
Whichever way you make it, it’s going to add a fun vintage feel to your tree.
Design Improvised
Here stencils are used to put delicate snowflakes onto clear ornaments.
A little bit of polyester fiberfill is stuffed inside to create a snowy scene.
You’ll need a cutting machine to cut out the words in the Rae Dunn font.
Houseful of Handmade
Then you’ll attach them to a clear or white ornament.
Top it with a bow and you have a trendy new ornament.
There are a few special painting techniques used here that really makes the photo stand out.
A Beautiful Mess
Are you looking for almost instant tree decoration?
This DIY ornament is so quick and simple, they only take a few minutes to make one.
Clear ornaments are filled with miniature snowballs, and stickers are then stuck to the front.
That’s What Che Said
Anything snow-themed would be perfect but even simple holiday sentiments would work.
Snowball Sticker OrnamentfromRefresh Restyle
Polar Bear Ornament
It doesn’t get much cuter than this!
This adorable DIY ornament is a polar bear made out of felt.
The Merrythought
Any color of yarn can be used, including mixing colors as they’ve done here.
Instructions also include how to add the ornament hanger.
These ornaments start with embroidery hoops that are then painted.
Printable Crush
Fun embellishments are added that turn these ornaments into tiny wreaths.
They’ll look great hung from anywhere, including the Christmas tree.
They look great, but they smell even better.
Persia Lou
The fragrant orange and star anise will remind you of holidays past.
They’re hung on the tree with jute twine, making them perfectly rustic.
Clean cuts and a careful paint job look great.
The Paper Mama
Some embellishments like mini pinecones and bells are added to the top.
They’re cut out in the shapes of mittens, hats, snowmen, boots, and more.
Embroidery floss is used to keep everything together and add some special touches to the ornaments.
Funky Junk Interiors
Unexpected colors really make them stand out on the tree.
it’s possible for you to use plastic letters to spell out a holiday word.
Different colors of wooden beads are used to create stars.
Homey Oh My
Here a piece of dainty lace is added.
Use your imagination to dress it up, keeping it as simple as you like.
Add a hanger and it’s all ready for your tree.
Make Life Lovely
Chalkboard Sign OrnamentsfromHouseful of Handmade
Wood Final Ornament
These DIY ornaments use wood finals.
Wood finals can be picked up at the hardware store for just a few dollars a piece.
Embellish the word with buttons, twine, and ribbon to make them extra special.
Sadie Seasongoods
Make some up and put in a clear glass ornament for extra fun.
The tag is included as a free printable.
You’ll just need to attach a ribbon for hanging.
Lemon Thistle
Magic Reindeer Food OrnamentsfromKara Creates
Harry Potter Broom Ornaments
This is for all your Harry Potter fans!
These DIY ornaments look like little brooms straight out of the books and movies.
Make one of these for every Harry Potter fan in your life.
Polkadot Chair
You won’t need the power tools for this project, it’s put together with dowels and glue.
Make it even more rustic by dry brushing the ornament once it’s put together.
These ornaments show off the design while adding a holiday sentiment.
Dans le Lakehouse
If you’re new to paint pouring, this is a nice project to start with.
Both diagrams and a video is available to help you fold them.
You’ll be stitching up this Scandinavian-style star on Aida cloth and then framing it before hanging.
Centsational Style
The project takes you through all the steps and includes the free pattern.
You’ll have so much fun using the little embellishments to make the house your own.
They’re made out of fabric and thanks to the fold, it gives them a quilted look.
No Biggie
Stickers, cardstock, washi tape, and baker’s twine are all used to make each one unique.
Scraps of red and white fabric are used to create the stripes of a candy cane.
The inside is a wire so it can easily be bent into the candy cane shape.
Design Improvised
These candy canes won’t get eaten up and will last for many years to come.
They’re made out of sugar cookie dough covered in frosting.
There are instructions here on how to get the hole for a ribbon into the cookie before baking.
The Navage Patch
Clay is shaped into a rainbow shape and then paint is used to create the rainbow.
An interesting choice of paint colors really makes this ornament unique.
Even if working with clay is new to you, this ornament is incredibly easy to make.
Amber Tysl
Photos are a great addition to any holiday tree.
These can be really special and might just become your most treasured ornament.
Some of them have been gold-dipped to add that extra touch of glam.
Refresh Restyle
Simple words or initials are added to the fabric with white vinyl.
There are lots of ideas here on words you could put on your ornaments.
Tissue paper is used to create confetti that’s then glued onto the ornaments.
Skip to My Lou
These easy ornaments can be created in no time.
Simple Confetti Christmas BulbsfromThe Paper Mama
Dream a Little Bigger
Simply Designing
Chatfield Court
Sustain My Craft Habit
Crafting Cheerfully
At Home With Ashely
A Wonderful Thought
Taste of the Frontier
Houseful of Handmade
The Turquoise Home
Happiness is Homemade
Kara Creates
Make Life Lovely
Joyful Derivatives
Domestically Creative
All Things With Purpose
Polkadot Chair
Tried & True Creative
Simple Simon & Company
Design Dazzle
DIY Candy
Playdates to Parties
My Poppet Makes
Fynes Designs
Home Made by Carmona
Kara Creates
The Paper Mama
