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    Home » Holidays » DIY Christmas Ornaments » 30 DIY Christmas Ornaments

    Last updated: Oct 5, 2020 by Melissa Riker · 1 Comment

    30 DIY Christmas Ornaments

    collage of Christmas trees with text reading 30 unique diy ornaments

    Making DIY Christmas ornaments is a fun way to customize your tree year after year. Homemade Christmas ornaments also make memorable keepsake gifts for friends and family.

    This year, think beyond the standard homemade ornaments and get inspired by these unique and beautiful DIY ideas. Be sure to get the entire family involved for these Christmas crafts and you can double up making memories too!

    If you love these DIY ideas, why not try a DIY ornament wreath or learn the best way to glitter an ornament?

    DIY Christmas Ornaments

    Get creative this Christmas with these unique DIY Ornaments that will serve as keepsakes through the years. Make it a family activity and these keepsake ornaments will not only provide a memory for years to come but also make memories in the process!

    Popsicle Stick Sleds

    Photo Credit: www.cleanandscentsible.com

    These popsicle stick sleds are deceptively easy to make and perfect for gifting.

    Peppermint Cocoa Christmas Ornaments

    Photo Credit: www.lecremedelacrumb.com

    A little hot cocoa and marshmallows in a clear ornament is such a cute idea!

    Mini Snow Globe Ornament

    Photo Credit: www.nobiggie.net

    Making a large light bulb into a mini snow globe is a great way to decorate your tree.

    DIY Kid's Fingerprint Ornament

    Make a family keepsake with this craft that turns kid's fingerprints into a string of Christmas lights!

    Easy Tinsel Ornament

    This ornament is a simple idea that really adds some sparkle to the tree thanks to a bit of tinsel.

    Cut Vinyl Ornaments

    If you have a Silhouette vinyl cutting machine you can easily make these elegant ornaments in minutes.

    DIY Sprinkle Ornaments

    Sprinkles add a burst of color to the tree with this easy idea.

    Cinnamon Dough Ornaments

    Making cinnamon dough is a fun craft you can do with the kids this Christmas.

    Wispy Feather Ornament

    This wispy feather is a fun boho addition to the Christmas tree.

    Mason Jar Lid Wreaths

    Ribbon or cloth and leftover mason jar lids turn into mini-wreaths in this tutorial.

    Paper Straw Wreaths

    Who knew that paper straws could make such a cute DIY?

    DIY Jingle Bell Ornament

    This jingle bell ornament is super easy to make and makes a fun addition to your Christmas decor.

    Easy DIY Polka Dot Ornament

    Bring on the polka dots with this fun craft!

    Cranberry and Rosemary Ornament

    Cranberries and rosemary bring touches of red and green to this pretty ornament you can make in minutes.

    Confetti Ornaments

    Photo Credit: www.unusuallylovely.com

    Colorful confetti decorates this fun project.

    Painted Nut Ornaments

    Photo Credit: www.handmadecharlotte.com

    Can you believe these little snowman are really painted peanuts?

    DIY Dried Orange Slices

    Make old-fashioned tree decor by drying orange slices in your oven.

    DIY Rudolph Ornaments

    Photo Credit: studiodiy.com

    Fun and whimsical Rudolphs can be yours in just a few minutes with this tutorial.

    Wood Bead Snowflake Ornament

    Photo Credit: www.aliceandlois.com

    String up wooden beads to make snowflakes to decorate your tree this year.

    Printable Retro Ornaments

    Photo Credit: thehousethatlarsbuilt.com

    Get these printable templates for a retro look.

    Wrapped Yarn Ornaments

    Photo Credit: onelittleproject.com

    Who knew yarn could be so cute? This is a simple DIY the entire family could make.

    Christmas List Ornament

    Photo Credit: www.honeybearlane.com

    I love this keepsake Christmas list ornament, you could make one each year to document your children's wish lists!

    DIY Indigo Marbled Ornaments

    Photo Credit: www.aliceandlois.com

    I love the marbled look of these gorgeous DIY ornaments.

    Farmhouse Christmas Tree

    Photo Credit: thecottagemarket.com

    Get a farmhouse look to your tree with this tutorial showing you how to make twine Christmas trees.

    Book Page Snowflake Tutorial

    Photo Credit: tifanilyn.com

    These beautiful snowflakes are made with pages from a book and turn out amazing!

    Make It: Miniature Winter Hat Yarn Craft

    Photo Credit: www.leftonpeninsularoad.com

    Bring the cold weather in with this adorable winter hat ornament.

    10 Minutes or Less: DIY Temporary Tattoo Ornaments

    Photo Credit: thecraftedlife.com

    Can you believe these gorgeous ornaments are made with temporary tattoos? So creative!

    How to make an embroidered wreath ornament

    Photo Credit: swoodsonsays.com

    Mini embroidery frames are turned into wreaths in this DIY.

    Easy Paper Christmas Ornaments!

    Photo Credit: www.markmontano.com

    This easy tutorial helps you turn patterned paper into gorgeous DIY ornaments you could customize in so many ways!

    Easy DIY watercolor paper Christmas ornaments

    Photo Credit: www.inkstruck.com

    I love the beautiful simplicity of these watercolor paper ornaments.

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    1. Dee Francis says

      January 18, 2016 at 4:03 pm

      These are really cute ideas for Christmas ornaments. I really like the ornaments that are made from yarn and ribbon. That seems like a great way to have unique looking ornaments for my Christmas tree. Thanks for sharing these cute ideas!

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