The holiday season is creeping up, and you know what that means—time to deck the halls and trim the tree! But if you’re anything like me, finding the perfect ornaments can be a challenge. Maybe the store-bought options just don’t match your vibe, or you’re looking to cut back on spending this Christmas.
That’s where DIY comes in! This year, why not get crafty and create your own Christmas ornaments? It’s not only a fun holiday activity to do with the kids (cue the hot cocoa and Christmas music!), but it’s also a great way to save some money while adding a personal touch to your tree.
From simple crafts your little ones can help with to more intricate designs that let you show off your creative side, we’ve got you covered. So, grab the glitter and let’s make this tree totally unique!
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These sprinkles DIY ornaments are super cute and likely can be made with supplies you already have around your house. Plus with sprinkles coming in so many different colors and patterns you can match your Christmas aesthetic perfectly!
Corks are often in abundance during the holiday season, so start saving them up and use them to make some of these cute snowflakes for your tree!
Your kids will have so much fun making these simple wood bead snowman on a cold snowy day. All you need is the beads, some markers, ribbon, and twine.
This fun chalkboard DIY ornament make a great gift for family, friends, or teachers, and is completely customizable. Just spray with some sealant when you are finished and your chalk design will last for years to come.
If you are wanting to freshen up your ornaments without spending money on new ones these gold leaf ornaments are a great way to upcycle your old ornaments for a new look.
These no sew bows are so easy to make and are great to upcycle any extra fabric you have from other Christmas crafts.
These angel ornaments are so simple anyone could make them! And they add such a darling, rustic touch to any holiday decor.
If you want your home to smell like fresh cinnamon all season long then you have to make these amazing DIY ornaments for your tree! They really are as simple as baking a batch of cookies!
Salt dough is a great way to let your kids be creative and make their very own DIY ornaments, though these trees are pretty cute.
The easiest way to make glitter DIY ornaments, with Mop and Glo of course! Definitely a unique craft but it turns out so great every time.
This adorable gnome DIY ornament can be completed in just 5 minutes and are a great way to get kids involved in the decorating.
This easy sewing project is perfect for any skill level and can be customized to whatever size you want. These are great to use up any Christmas fabric scraps you have lying around from other projects.
Felt Gingerbread Star Cookie Ornament
These darling Gingerbread DIY ornaments are so cute you can almost smell them! Plus they are so easy you could make a ton to decorate not only your tree but make other fun decorations like a cute garland.
Upcycle some of your older ornaments with this fun DIY craft. Using regular household items like paint, baking soda, and ribbon scraps to bring new life to ornaments you’d likely throw away.
This free Cricut pattern of nativity silhouettes are so pretty and can be made in just a few minutes!
Another great craft to keep the busy on a winter day! These reindeer ornaments are so easy to make and would look so cute decorating the Christmas tree.
Using these simple gingerbread man ornaments from a craft store you can transform your Christmas into a gingerbread village!
This DIY ornament is arguably one of my favorites on this list! It makes me want to run out and go buy a xTool M1 laser cutter just so I can make it!
I love the idea of having your kids make Christmas lists and preserving them on these cute ornaments to look back on for years to come. Kids really do ask for the funniest things for Christmas!
These DIY ornaments made from a tree slice give you so much creative freedom to really make them your own!
This resin snowflake ornaments add such cute shine and sparkle to any Christmas tree. At first using resin may seem daunting, but Artsy Fartsy Mama walks you through each detail so well you will have professional looking ornaments in no time!
Hot glue DIY ornaments are a great, budget friendly way to make your tree look stunning and expensive! And you probably already have most of the supplies lying around your house right now.
Another great DIY ornament using small wood slices, these snowmen are a perfect snowy day craft for the kids! The would also make great gifts for teachers, grandparents, or other family members.
Sugar cookie ornament that look so good you could eat them — an actually you can! These darling edible treats can spend some time decorating the tree but also can be enjoyed making them another great option for gifting to friends, family, or neighbors.
You’re going to love these charming DIY Wood Snowman Hat Ornaments for your Christmas tree or even as a cute addition to gifts. With just a few affordable materials, you can easily create these simple ornaments!
This free crochet pattern makes such a cute ornament, how could you not put it on the tree! Along with the free pattern there is a video that walks you through making this DIY ornament step by step so even a beginner can make one.
Recycled Christmas ornaments can be made from all sorts of left over fabrics you already have. They can even make wonderful keepsakes such as for baby’s first Christmas using old baby clothes.
Another great option to preserve your child’s Christmas list is in one of these simple keepsake ornaments!
Spread some holiday cheer with this free mitten ornament pattern from Apple Green Cottage. These could also be made in pink or blue to be used for baby’s first Christmas ornament.
These fluffy little pom pom gnomes are the cutest addition to your holiday decor! They are so simple to make, even a beginning sewer could do it!
Picture ornaments are a popular way to decorate your tree and display photos from the year. Save a ton of money and make your own DIY ornaments with photos at home.
Sparkling and so easy to make, these sequined DIY ornaments only require a few easy materials and a bit of time to put together. And you can customize the look easily by changing up the colors of beads and sequins you choose to use.
Felt is such an easy material to work with, making these DIY ornaments a great beginner craft project. With endless options of colors and thread you can really customize these to be exactly how you would like to match your other decor.
Who doesn’t have a few spare toilet paper rolls lying around? This eco-friendly DIY ornament is a great way to repurpose those rolls that are just going to end up in the recycling anyways.
These adorable snowman ornaments are a great way to repurpose older ornaments for a new look. It would also be a fun craft project for a family with older kids, teens, and adults to work on together.
Just a simple hand stitch and some glue and you can have a whole army of these adorable gingerbread ornaments customized exactly how you want.
These salt dough Santa handprints from Messy Little Monster a cute way to save your baby or child’s handprint as a Christmas keepsake.
If your kids are big Despicable Me fans they will love these DIY ornaments that look like their favorite minions! These are such an easy ornament to make and a great way to get the kids involved in the holiday decorating.
You don’t have to have a special food dehydrator to make gorgeous dried orange slices and use them for your holiday decor. And if stored correctly, these ornaments can last for years to come and will make your home smell amazing!
Put all those unuse scrapbook paper scraps to good use with these DIY ornaments. With several different styles there are unlimited options of what you can make with this simple pattern.
Fill your tree with candy like DIY ornaments that look so real you could eat them and won’t make a sticky mess! They make my mouth water just thinking about it.
What kid doesn’t love fingerpainting? Put those adorable skills to use and have fun making a mess with these Christmas tree handprint ornaments.
These DIY letter ornaments are a fun DIY project for the winter season and can also double as tags for gifts or stockings.
These Victorian Tinsel DIY Ornaments are just made out of simple wire and look way more expensive than they actually are. These ornaments make a great filler to complete your holiday tree look.
We all probably have several old sweaters we never wear anymore or are sitting in a bag waiting to be donated. Why not turn them into some beautiful DIY ornaments for your holiday decor.
Make these darling little angels to help decorate your tree! You can make them however you’d like or even choose colors to match family members. Check out this step-by-step guide that makes it so easy!
How cute is this little s’more Christmas ornament? They are so easy to make with just some felt, popsicle sticks, paint, and few other craft items you probably already have at your house!
This super budget friendly DIY ornament can be made with just materials from the Dollar Store. They are so elegant and classic that you would have no idea.
If you own a Cricut machine, this easy Grinch ornament would be so cute to make for your tree with a free SVG file.
This adorable crochet Christmas tree ornament is quick and easy to make, even for beginners. And it is a great project to use any extra yarn you have lying around from previous projects.
And there you have it—so many fun and creative ways to deck out your tree this year! Whether you’re crafting with the kids or taking on a DIY project of your own, these ornaments are sure to add that personal touch and festive charm to your holiday decor.
Plus, you’ll save some money while making special memories along the way. So, fire up those Christmas tunes, break out the craft supplies, and let’s make this holiday season extra merry with your one-of-a-kind creations!
If you do make any of these ornaments, I’d love to see them! Be sure to send me an email of your finished tree decorated with all your homemade ornaments.
I’m sure it is going to look amazing!
