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    Home » Holidays » Christmas » 200 Homemade DIY Christmas Ornaments

    200 Homemade DIY Christmas Ornaments

    Published: Nov 14, 2023 by Stephy 2 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Give your Christmas tree a personal touch this holiday season with these homemade DIY Christmas ornaments.

    200 DIY Christmas Ornament

    From fillable DIY clear Christmas ornaments to easy ornament Christmas crafts for kids, there is a treasure trove of unique and budget-friendly Christmas tree decoration ideas that will transform your tree into a dazzling display of handmade holiday magic.

    There are homemade ornaments of all shapes, sizes, and styles – from the elegantly simple to the wonderfully wacky. These Christmas crafts transform everyday items like paper, fabric scraps, wood, and popsicle sticks into stunning DIY Christmas decorations that sparkle and shine.

    From rustic Christmas decorations to farmhouse Christmas decor ideas, there are DIY ornaments for every decor style. You will find tons of festive themes, including Santa, snowmen, reindeer, and many more.

    Not only are these projects fun to make, but they’re also a fantastic way to get the whole family in the holiday spirit. Kids, grandparents, and everyone in between can make their own personal ornaments with this list of over two hundred ideas for inspiration because there’s something for everyone to make, regardless of skill level! They also make fun and festive Christmas crafts for adults and DIY Christmas gifts to give to loved ones!

    So, grab your hot glue gun, and make some of your very own, one-of-a-kind ornaments!

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    • Rustic and Farmhouse DIY Christmas Ornaments
    • Vintage and Natural DIY Ornaments
    • Clear Glass Ornaments
    • Paper Ornaments
    • Other DIY Christmas Ornaments
    • Glitter and Sequin Ornaments
    • DIY Christmas Ornaments for Kids
    • Candy and Food-Themed Ornaments
    • More Christmas Decor Ideas

    Rustic and Farmhouse DIY Christmas Ornaments

    Popsicle Stick Sleds

    Popsicle Stick Sleds from Clean and Sensible

    jenga christmas ornaments craft

    Jenga Ornaments from The Crazy Craft Lady

    Rustic Log Slice Snowman Ornaments

    Rustic Wood Slice Snowmen (source unknown)

    Scrap Ribbon Tree Christmas Ornaments

    Scrap Ribbon Tree from Fireflies and Mudpies

    DIY Scrabble Tile Ornament

    Scrabble Tile Ornament from Crafts by Amanda

    wood bead snowmen

    Wood Bead Snowmen from Creating Me

    Christmas Gnome Ornaments

    Mini Christmas Gnomes from Ruffles and Rain Boots

    Wood Slice Photo Christmas Ornaments 

    Wood Slice Photo Transfer from A Girl and Her Glue Gun

    Mini Deer Wood Pallet Ornament

    Mini Deer Pallet from Love Create Celebrate

    Twig Christmas Tree Ornament 

    Twig Christmas Tree Ornament from Michele Made Me

    DIY Wood Stable Ornament

    Stable Ornament from Adventures of a DIY Mom

    Felt Christmas Tree Ornament

    Felt Christmas Trees from This Heart of Mine

    Mini Pallet Sign christmas Ornaments craft for adults

    Mini Pallet Sign from The Crafted Sparrow

    Rustic Twig Arrows

    Rustic Twig Arrows from Yellow Bliss Road

    DIY Rustic Christmas Ornaments

    DIY Rustic Scrap Wood from Dream Design DIY

    Etched Snowflake Ornament

    Etched Snowflakes on Wood Slices from Design Mom

    Chalkboard Ornament

    Chalkboard Ornament from 36 Avenue

    DIY Birch Initial Ornaments

    DIY Birch Initial Wood Slices from Shanty 2 Chic

    Yarn Wrapped Star Ornament 

    Yarn Ornaments from Live Laugh Rowe

    Wood Slice String Art Ornament

    Wood Slice String Art from Happy Brown House

    Christmas Ornament Looking Glass

    Christmas Looking Glass from Downtime Upcycle

    Mason Jar Lid Ornament

    Mason Jar Lid Ornaments from Clean and Sensible

    Plaid Christmas Ornaments

    Plaid Fabric Balls (source unknown)
    plaid fabric scraps + foam ball + pins + red ribbon for hanging

     DIY Plaid Twig Snowflake Ornament

    Twig Snowflake (source unknown)

    Burlap Christmas Ornaments

    Burlap Ornament (source unknown)

    Rustic Twig Ornaments 

    Rustic Twigs from The DIY Dreamer

    Twine Ornament 

    Twine Wrapped Ornaments from Diva of DIY

    Chalkboard Ornaments

    Chalkboard Art from Clean and Sensible

    Wood Slice Wreath Ornament

    Mini Wood Slice Wreath from Thrifty and Chic

    Easy Wood Popsicle Stick Sled Ornament 

    Easy Popsicle Stick Sled from Serendipity Refined

    DIY Twine Ball Ornament 

    Glitter Twine Ball Tutorial from Thinking Closet

    Twine Wreath Ornaments

    Mini Jute Twine Wreaths from Love Create Celebrate

    Rustic Sweater Star Ornament 

    Rustic Sweater Star Ornaments from Today’s Creative Life

    Chalkboard Ornament

    Chalkboard Ornament from Rust and Sunshine

    Grain Sack Star Christmas Ornaments 

    Grain Sack Star from Sew a Fine Seam

    mini Embroidery hoop ornaments

    Mini Buffalo Plaid Embroidery Hoops from Hip2Save

    farmhouse wood slice ornament

    Farmhouse Wood Slices from Inspire the Mom

    woodland wood bead characters

    3D Woodland Animal Wood Beads from DecoArt

    Vintage and Natural DIY Ornaments

    Vintage Style Ornaments Christmas craft for adults

    Vintage Style Ornaments from The Scrape Shoppe

    Dried Citrus Ornament

    Dried Citrus Ornament from A Clean Bee

    Christmas Wreath Ornament

    Pipe Cleaner Wreath from Creative Green Living

    frostedpinecones

    Frosted Pine Cones from Miss Mustard Seed

    baking soda christmas stars and trees

    Baking Soda and Cornstarch Ornaments from Sheep Shop

    napkin wood slice ornaments

    Napkin Wood Slice from Down Red Bud Drive

    Twig Snowflake Christmas Ornament

    Twig Ornament from U Create Crafts

    Cinnamon Stick Christmas Tree Ornaments 

    Cinnamon Stick Christmas Tree from Woman’s Day

    Mason Jar Lid Christmas Wreath Ornament

    Mini Mason Jar Lid Wreaths from Sadie Seasongoods

    DIY Vintage Christmas Ornaments

    DIY Vintage Ornaments from Orphan with Make Up

    Easy Pinecone Ornament

    Easy Bow Pinecone Ornament from Make it Love it

    DIY Bird Seed Ornaments

    Bird Seed Ornaments from eHow

    Natural Greenery Ornaments

    Natural Greenery (source unknown)

    Twig Christmas Tree Ornament 

    Twig Christmas Tree from Michele Made Me

    Stamped Burlap Ornaments 

    Stamped Burlap Ornaments from Bliss Bloom

    Acorn Cap Ornament

    Acorn Cap Ornament from Sweet Something Design

    Mini Wood Bead Wreaths

    Mini Wood Bead Wreaths from Kippi at Home

    Vintage Paper Ornaments

    Vintage Paper Ornaments (source unknown)
    Cover the ornaments in Mod Podge and add the vintage paper on top.

    Clear Glass Ornaments

    DIY Mercury Glass Ornaments

    Mercury Glass Ornaments from The Frugal Homemaker

    DIY Glitter Christmas Ornaments

    Glitter Christmas Ornaments from Create and Babble

    Snow Globe Ornaments 

    Snow Globe from Darice

    Epson Salt Ornament

    Epson Salt Ornament from My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

    Santa and Snowmen Ornaments

    Easy Santas and Snowmen (source unknown)

    Snow Globe Photo Ornament

    Snow Globe Photo from Busy Kids Happy Mom

    Melted Crayon Ornaments

    Melted Crayon Ornaments from Heathered Nest

    DIY Personalized Christmas Ornament

    DIY Personalized Ornament from Pizzazzerie

    DIY Grinch Christmas Ornament

    Grinch Ornament from Mom 4 Real

    DIY Grinch Ornament

    Cricut Grinch Ornament from Simple Easy Creative

    Melted Snowman Ornament

    Easy Melted Snowman from My Creative Days

    Monogrammed Clear Glass Ornament

    Monogrammed Glass Ornament (source unknown)
    clear ornament + stencil + gold metallic acrylic paint + thin red ribbon for hanging

    Paper Ornaments

    DIY Paper Candle Ornaments

    Paper Candles from The House That Lars Built

    DIY Paper Snowflake Christmas Ornament

    Snowflakes from Stylowi

    Paper Christmas Baubles 

    Paper Baubles from Homemade Gifts Made Easy

    K Cup Snowman Hat Ornaments

    K Cup Snowman Hats from Pitter and Glink

    DIY Cardboard Star Ornaments

    DIY Cardboard Star from Minted Strawberry

    DIY Paper Straw Christmas Ornaments

    Paper Straw Stars from The Happier Homemaker

    DIY Photo Ornament

    Photo Ornament from Tom Kat Studio

    Paper Towel Star Christmas Ornaments

    Easy Paper Towel Star from Blog Ala Cart

    Mason Jar Lid Ornaments

    Mason Jar Lid Ornaments from Erin Spain

    Rolled Paper Christmas Tree Ornament 

    Rolled Paper Christmas Tree from Hometalk

    Toilet Paper Roll Ornament 

    Toilet Paper Roll Ornament from Design Dazzle

    DIY Paper Christmas Tree Ornament

    Paper Christmas Tree from The Sweetest Occasion

    Kraft Paper Snowflake Ornament

    Kraft Paper Snowflake Ornament (source unknown)

    Cardboard Star Christmas Ornament

    Cardboard Star from Good Housekeeping

    Other DIY Christmas Ornaments

    snowman Christmas ornament

    Easy Styrofoam Ball Snowman from Prudent Penny Pincher

    clay ornaments

    Clay Ornaments from A Beautiful Mess

    Dollar Store Ornament Makeover

    Dollar Store Ornament Makeover from Debis Design Diary

    DIY Christmas List Ornament 

    Christmas List from Honey Bear Lane

    Snowman Ornaments

    Snowman from One Little Project

    Scrabble Tile Ornament

    Scrabble Tile Ornament from Crafty Morning

    Dollar Store Snowball Christmas Ornament

    Snowball Pail Tutorial from Creative Green Living

    jingle-bells-christmas-ornaments-content1

    DIY Jingle Bells from The Crafting Chics

    DIY Gold Leaf Ornaments 

    Gold Leaf Ornament from The Sweet Occasion

    DIY Pearl Ornament from Two Sisters Crafting

    Felt Coffee Cup Christmas Ornament 

    Red Felt Coffee Cup from One Artsy Mama

    string

    Dollar Store String Ball from Coupon Closet

    Snowman Lightbulb Ornament 

    Snowman Lightbulb from Kelsey Bang

    Wooden Slice Rudolph Ornament

    Wood Slice Rudolphs from Sugar Spice and Glitter

    Jingle Bell Christmas Ornament

    Mini Jingle Bell Wreath from Satori Design for Living

    Paw Print Ornament

    Paw Print from Dogvills

    Heavenly Scented Iced Cinnamon Ornaments

    Iced Cinnamon Ornament from Creative Me Inspired You

    Cinnamon Salt Dough Ornaments

    Cinnamon Salt Dough Ornaments from Growing a Jeweled Rose

    Melted Bead Christmas Ornaments

    Melted Bead Stars from One Little Project

    Indigo Marbled Ornaments

    Indigo Marbled Ornaments from Alice and Lois

    Felt Gingerbread House Ornament

    Felt Gingerbread House from Cutesy Crafts

    felt winter mittens

    Cute Felt Mittens from Home for the Harvest

    Glitter and Sequin Ornaments

    Glitter Monogrammed DIY Christmas Ornaments

    Glitter Monogram from A Homemade Living

    Gem Studded Ornaments

    Gem Studded Designs (source unknown)
    round ornaments + shiny gem stickers
    You can get both at Dollar Tree

    Easy Hope Letters Christmas Ornament

    Hope Letters  (source unknown)
    Glitter Letters + Twine
    You can get the words pre-glittered at Walmart for $0.97 each and glue them across jute twine

    DIY Sequin Ornament 

    DIY Sequin Ornament from The  3 R’s Blog

    Dipped Glitter Ornaments

    Dipped Glitter Ornaments from A Joyful Riot

    Kade Spade Inspired Christmas Ornaments

    Kade Spade Christmas Ornaments from Hi Sugarplum

    Easy DIY Sequin Ribbon Ornament

    Easy Sequin Ribbon Ornament (source unknown)

    Glitter Pear Ornament 

    Glass Glitter Pear from A Pumpkin and A Princess

    Glitter Letter Ornaments

    Glitter Letters (source unknown)
    cardboard + silver metallic acrylic paint + twine + glitter

    Broken CD Christmas Ornament

    Broken CD Ornament from Creme da la Craft

    DIY Christmas Ornaments for Kids

    Button and Felt DIY Christmas Ornaments  for kids

    Button and Felt Snowmen from Cutesy Crafts

    Felt Christmas Bear Ornament

    Felt Christmas Bear from Lia Griffith

    mini Gift Bow Ornament

    Mini Gift Bow Ball (source unknown)

    Cute Bear Christmas Ornament

    Cute Bear Ornament (source unknown)

    DIY Mini Yarn Hats Ornaments

    Mini Yarn Hats from Easy Peasy Fun

    Pom Pom Pinecone Ornaments 

    Pom Poms and Pinecones from One Little Project

    Glittering Popsicle Stick Christmas Trees Ornaments

    Popsicle Stick Christmas Trees from One Little Project

    DIY Popsicle Stick Snowman Hat Ornament

    Snowman Hat from Fireflies and Mudpies

    Santa's Sleigh Map Ornament 

    Santa’s Sleigh Map from Gym Craft Laundry

    Disney Princess Christmas Ornament

    Disney Princess from As the Bunny Hops

    DIY Sesame Street Ornaments 

    Sesame Street Characters from Hey Let’s Make Stuff

    Wine Cork Angel Ornaments  for kids

    Wine Cork Angel from One Little Project

    DIY Burlap Reindeer Ornament for kids

    Burlap Reindeer from The Resourceful Mama

    Wine Corn Reindeer Christmas Ornament

    Wine Corn Reindeer from Remodelando La Casa

     Wine Cork Rudolph Ornament 


    Wine Cork Rudolph from The Homeless Finch

    bottle

    Bottle Cap Reindeer from Make Great

    bottlecapsnowmen2

    Bottle Cap Snowmen from One Artsy Mama

    Snowmen Peanut DIY Christmas Ornaments 

    Snowmen Peanut from Evermine

    Pom Pom Christmas Ornament 

    Pom Pom Balls from North Story

    Ninja Turtle Ornament

    Ninja Turtle from A Few Shortcuts

    Frozen Snowflake Ornament 

    Frozen Snowflakes from Fireflies and Mudpies

    Popsicle Stick Snowmen DIY Christmas Ornaments 

    Popsicle Stick Snowmen from She Knows

    Reindeer Puzzle Piece Ornament

    Reindeer Puzzle Piece from For What It’s Worth

    Candy and Food-Themed Ornaments

    Hot Cocoa Mix Ornaments Christmas Food Gift

    Hot Cocoa Mix from Sprinkle Some Fun

    DIY Donut Ornament

    DIY Donut Ornament from 365 Designs

    DIY Gumdrop Christmas Ornaments 

    Giant Gumdrops from Dream a Little Bigger

    French Macaron Ornaments

    French Macaron from Get Creative Juice

    Christmas Candy Ornaments

    Christmas Candy Ornaments from Frugal Mom Eh

    Fun Popcorn Glass Ball Ornament 

    Fun Popcorn Glass Ball from Crafts a la Mode

    Sprinkles Ornaments

    Sprinkle Filled Ornaments from Gimme Some Oven

    Butter Cookie Ornaments

    Butter Cookie Ornaments (source unknown)
    butter cookies + ribbon for hanging

    Gingerbread Men DIY Christmas Ornaments 


    Salt Dough Gingerbread Men from Where Your Treasure Is

    Gum Drop Ornaments

    Gum Drop Ornaments from My Blessed Life

    Melted Peppermint Ornament 

    Melted Peppermint Star from Hello Homebody

    "Cupcake" DIY Christmas Ornaments

    “Cupcake” Ornaments from Miss Nelson’s Got The Camera

    DIY Styrofoam Ball Cupcake Ornament

    Styrofoam Ball Cupcakes from Factory Direct Crafts

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    1. Susan Gilligan says

      October 10, 2020 at 11:33 am

      I love making crafts thank you for your ideas any more would b easy ones would be appreciated thank s from Susan Gilligan

      Reply
    2. Sarah | I Heart Frugal says

      November 19, 2017 at 8:06 am

      These are very cute ideas! I’m going to link this to my Christmas budget post!

      Reply

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