Personalize your tree this year with some unique DIY Christmas ornaments that are going to take your tree to a whole new level. Not only are these ornaments fun to make, but you'll get a lot of enjoyment from them during the holidays. They also make lovely little gifts that you can give to teachers, neighbors, co-workers, and anyone else who would appreciate a handmade ornament.
You'll find all different styles of DIY ornaments here, from modern to traditional. Don't be afraid to change up the ornament with colors and designs to make it a better fit for your holiday home. With all these choices, you may just need to make several from the list!
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Wooden Tassel Ornaments
These wooden tassel ornaments look pretty impressive, especially if you consider how easy they are to make. You'll need a drill and a few materials to make them but after you have all your supplies gathered together, they come together quickly. You can really put your own creative spin on them by changing the colors and designs.
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Leather Christmas Ornaments
Get a Scandinavian feel with a modern twist when you decorate your tree with these DIY Christmas ornaments. They're made from a unique material that you don't usually see on Christmas trees. Made from leather and rivets, If you happen to have some leather scraps on hand, these would be great made from them.
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String Art Ornaments
String art has never been so popular and with this project, you'll create your own in the shape of a Christmas tree. It takes a few tools, and once you get the nails set into the wood, it's time for the fun. 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.
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Glitter Confetti Ornaments
Chunky glitter decorates the inside and outside of a clear Christmas bulb for this DIY ornament. Incredibly simple and quick, you can get a dozen of these bulbs made in less than an hour. Choose red and green or use colors of blues and purples like shown here. These are so easy that you can make new ones each time you change your tree's theme.
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Macrame Christmas Tree Ornament
Try your hand at macrame in this beginner project where you'll be tying knots to make a Christmas tree ornament. 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.
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Winter Village & Red Car Christmas Tree Ornaments
Recycle a tuna can or small cookie tin and you have the basis for this DIY Christmas ornament. 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.
Winter Village & Red Car Christmas Tree Ornaments from A Piece of Rainbow
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Gumball Machine Ornaments
This adorable Christmas tree ornament is made to look like a gumball machine. It's a pretty straightforward project that takes a handful of supplies. It's such a fun ornament, and kids especially love them. The best part is that you can fill it with actual candy.
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No Sew Donut Christmas Ornaments
These no-sew Christmas ornaments are made to look like donuts. Colorful felt and hot glue are used to create these donut ornaments. Make them as realistic or as wild as you like.
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Birdseed Ornaments
The Spruce / Melina Hammer
These DIY ornaments would look great on your indoor Christmas tree, but you may want to hang them outside on a tree. They're made of birdseed and the birds will absolutely love this holiday treat.
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Gold Marble Christmas Ornaments
Add some color and glamour to your tree with these ornaments. They start out with an unassuming clear ornament but then spray paint and liquid gilding are used, making it into a lovely ornament for the tree.
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Decoupaged Christmas Ornaments
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 can further embellish them with ribbons and buttons.
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Driftwood Santa and Snowman Ornaments
It doesn't get much more adorable than these Santa and snowman DIY Christmas ornaments. They start off with a small piece of driftwood. Paint and some other embellishments are used to create the characters.
Driftwood Santa and Snowman Ornaments from Sustain My Craft Habit
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Ice Cream Cone Ornaments
Ice cream doesn't have to be a summertime-only treat, especially if you're making one of these ornaments. You'll need to be able to sew some straight lines to get the same look.
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Marbled Polymer Clay Ornaments
There are a lot of materials that you can make Christmas ornaments out of, and this one uses polymer clay. This tutorial takes you through the whole process from mixing the clay to baking the final ornaments.
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Joy to the World Embroidered Ornament
With a needle and a little bit of thread, you can make this rustic ornament for your own tree. Embroidery is easy to learn and this is a great beginner project for those new to the craft.
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Taco Holiday Ornaments
In just 10-minutes you can make these taco holiday ornaments. They're easy and quick, making them a great last-minute decoration. Make one or cover your tree in them.
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Twig Christmas Tree Ornament
You're going to love these rustic ornaments that use twigs to form a Christmas tree. A bow adds the finishing touch. This is a larger ornament that would look great anywhere in your home.
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Popsicle Stick Gingerbread House Ornaments
Popsicle crafts aren't just for kids! These ornaments use popsicle sticks as the basis for a gingerbread house. All kinds of fun embellishments are added to make it extra special. You can even add a photo behind the door.
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Rustic Christmas Ornament
Mix rustic with a bit of glam and you have this simple DIY Christmas ornament. There's only a handful of supplies that you need and it's a quick project thanks to the handy glue gun.
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3D Paper Ornaments
Pick out your favorite cardstock or scrapbooking paper so you can make these 3D paper ornaments. There's a free SVG file for the ornament shape that you can use with an electronic cutting machine.
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Christmas Window Popsicle Stick Ornament
Here's another DIY Christmas ornament that even the kids can do. With just a few craft supplies you can make this keepsake ornament. This is a fantastic way to feature a special photo for the holidays.
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Snowman Hoop Ornament
Here are some DIY snowman ornaments that would look adorable hanging on your tree. They start with an embroidery hoop and then the other elements are added to create the face, hat, and scarf. No sewing required!
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Salt Dough Ornaments
Making salt dough is incredibly simple. Roll it out and use some cookie cutters to create these pretty ornaments. You can add whatever color of paint you like the most. Don't forget to add a hole for hanging!
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Scrap Wood House Ornaments
These scrap wood house ornaments look so fun to make! Using a miter saw, you'll cut out little houses from scrap wood. Included are some vinyl templates so you can get the same look.
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Embroidered Felt Wool Ornament
This tutorial has you make wool balls and then embellish them with embroidery floss. Only basic embroidery stitches are used, making it very beginner-friendly. Finally, some essential oil is added as an extra special touch.
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Dollar Store Hot Chocolate Ornament
Add a mini cup of faux hot chocolate to your tree. Besides being incredibly cute, most of the supplies to make it can be found at the dollar store. You'll want to make these for everyone this year.
Dollar Store Hot Chocolate Ornament from That's What Che Said
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House Cookie Cutter Ornaments
Here are some modern Christmas ornaments that really have a handmade touch. Start with house cookie cutters and then add beads, jingle bells, or tiny trees to turn them into ornaments. A simple string at the top acts as a hanger.
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Festive Wood Slice Ornaments
A mix of vinyl and paint makes this ornament pop. There's a free hand-lettered SVG file here for you to add to the wood slices. You'll need a cutting machine for this project.
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Crocheted Star Ornaments
Crochet this sweet star ornament for your Christmas tree. 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.
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Hand-Painted Galaxy Ornaments
These DIY Christmas ornaments will take you to the stars. 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.
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Scrap Wood Christmas Ornaments
This tutorial shows you how to make two different ornaments. One is a round chalkboard-style snowflake and the other mimics a buffalo check. All of them use scrap wood, making it a great project if you have some on hand.
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Black, White, and Gold Ornaments
Here's an ornament that looks so elegant it's truly going to elevate your tree this year. Although they look impressive, they're pretty easy to make even for the beginner.
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Easy Gnome Ornaments
In just 15 minutes you can make this adorable gnome ornament. You're going to be using some fabric, but there's no sewing involved. There's also a video here that shows you how to put them together.
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Mason Jar Lid Ornaments
You're going to love everything about these mason jar lid ornaments. 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.
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Chalkboard Wood Slice Ornaments
DIY Christmas ornaments made from wood slices are incredibly popular. You can 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.
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Wool Felt Mitten Christmas Ornaments
Felt ornaments add a lot of softness and color to a tree. These wool felt mitten Christmas ornaments are put together with some embroidery floss, but it's an easy stitch that a beginner can handle.
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Agate Slice Christmas Ornaments
Make yourself a stunning agate slice ornament in just a few minutes' time. These ornaments look so pretty when paired with some Christmas lights.
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Yarn and Bead Tassel Ornaments
Give your tree a boho vibe with these yarn and bead tassel ornaments. These take just 10 steps to put together and come together fast. Make one or decorate your whole tree with them.
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Mini Snow Globe Ornament
These DIY Christmas ornaments can be made two different ways, with water to make it a snow globe, or without water. Whichever way you make it, it's going to add a fun vintage feel to your tree.
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Stenciled Snowflake Ornaments
Stencils are really easy to use and they can be used to create all kinds of things. 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.
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Rae Dunn Inspired Ornaments
Get the look of Rae Dunn with these DIY Christmas ornaments. You'll need a cutting machine to cut out the words in the Rae Dunn font. Then you'll attach them to a clear or white ornament. Top it with a bow and you have a trendy new ornament.
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Picture Ornament
Pick up a few supplies at the hobby store and you can recreate this picture ornament using your own precious photo. There are a few special painting techniques used here that really makes the photo stand out.
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Snowball Sticker Ornament
Take your friends and family on a winter sleigh ride with these ornaments that bring up memories of first snow days and snowball fights. 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. Anything snow-themed would be perfect but even simple holiday sentiments would work.
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Polar Bear Ornament
It doesn't get much cuter than this! This adorable DIY ornament is a polar bear made out of felt. There's a free pattern included so you can get all the pieces of the bear just right. After the body is put together, embroidery floss is used to add a face and stitching around the snout and ears. It's a simple pattern and would be perfect if you've never tried making an ornament like this before.
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Multicolored Pom Pom Ornaments
Pom Poms are so fun to make and an excellent way to use up some leftover yarn. Any color of yarn can be used, including mixing colors as they've done here. You'll need a pom pom maker to create these and some scissors to shape them into the perfectly round ball that you see here. Instructions also include how to add the ornament hanger.
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Farmhouse Christmas Wreath Ornaments
If you love farmhouse-style Christmas decorations, you're going to love these Christmas wreath ornaments. These ornaments start with embroidery hoops that are then painted. Fun embellishments are added that turn these ornaments into tiny wreaths. They'll look great hung from anywhere, including the Christmas tree.
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Dried Orange Slice Ornaments
These DIY Christmas ornaments pull double duty. They look great, but they smell even better. 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.
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Popsicle Stick Sled Ornament
Popsicle sticks have never looked as chic as they do in this sled ornament. Clean cuts and a careful paint job look great. Some embellishments like mini pinecones and bells are added to the top.
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Cozy Christmas Fabric Ornaments
Flannel and felt are paired together to make these cozy Christmas fabric ornaments. 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.
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Mini Letterboard Ornament
With just a few supplies from the home improvement store and you make your own mini letterboards. Unexpected colors really make them stand out on the tree. You can use plastic letters to spell out a holiday word.
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Wood Bead Ornaments
Add some modern and natural vibes to your Christmas tree this year with these DIY wood bead ornaments. Different colors of wooden beads are used to create stars. There's a video included that shows you just how to string the beads to get the shape of a star.
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Simple Pine Cone Ornaments
Sometimes the simplest ornaments are the prettiest. For this ornament, you'll start out with an ordinary pinecone and then add little touches to dress it up. 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.
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Chalkboard Sign Ornaments
These holiday chalkboard signs could really be hung anywhere, but their small size makes them perfect for the tree. You'll start with a background of chalkboard paint and then use a chalk pen to hand write on whatever you want to say.
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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. Once you paint them and add some festive ribbon, you have an ornament that would look good on any tree.
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Personalized Scrabble Tile Christmas Ornaments
You can spell out any name or sentiment you want with these personalized Scrabble tile Christmas ornaments. Embellish the word with buttons, twine, and ribbon to make them extra special.
Personalized Scrabble Tile Christmas Ornaments from Happiness is Homemade
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Magic Reindeer Food Ornaments
Magic reindeer food is said to attract Santa's reindeer. 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.
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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.
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Rustic Wood Star Ornament
DIY your own rustic star ornament that you can hang on your tree or even on your wall. 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.
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Paint Pour Christmas Ornaments
Paint pouring is a fun technique that swirls together different colors of paint to make unique designs. These ornaments show off the design while adding a holiday sentiment. If you're new to paint pouring, this is a nice project to start with.
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German Star Paper Ornaments
Depending on what paper you use, you can make these German star paper ornaments look either modern or vintage. Both diagrams and a video is available to help you fold them.
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Scandinavian Cross Stitch Ornament
If you like to cross stitch, this is the DIY ornament for you. You'll be stitching up this Scandinavian-style star on Aida cloth and then framing it before hanging. The project takes you through all the steps and includes the free pattern.
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Clay Gingerbread House Ornament
These little gingerbread houses will last year after year because they're made from clay instead of actual gingerbread. You'll have so much fun using the little embellishments to make the house your own.
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Folded Star Christmas Ornament
These DIY ornaments look so impressive, you'll want to give one to everyone you know. They're made out of fabric and thanks to the fold, it gives them a quilted look. No worries if you don't know how to sew, these are completely no-sew and use pins to hold the fabric in place.
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Mini Cheese Board Ornaments
Start out with a miniature cheeseboard and then add all the personal touches you want to make it your own. Stickers, cardstock, washi tape, and baker's twine are all used to make each one unique. They can double as gift toppers, giving the recipient a little extra present that they can enjoy every Christmas.
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Fabric Scrap Candy Cane Ornament
This ornament may be made out of fabric but there's no sewing required to put it together. 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. These candy canes won't get eaten up and will last for many years to come.
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Sugar Cookie Ornaments
These DIY Christmas ornaments are completely edible. 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. These ornaments may not last until next year, but everyone is sure to like this sweet treat this season.
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Modern Terracotta Clay Rainbow Ornament
Add a modern touch to your tree this year with these rainbow ornaments that are made from terracotta clay. 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.
Modern Terracotta Clay Rainbow Ornament from My Poppet Makes
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Keepsake Photo Ornaments
There are IKEA hacks for everything, and here's one to make a Christmas ornament. Photos are a great addition to any holiday tree. These can be really special and might just become your most treasured ornament.
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Elegant Gold-Dipped Ornaments
These elegant ornaments are simple glass ornaments that are filled with special touches like ribbon and craft pearls. Some of them have been gold-dipped to add that extra touch of glam.
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Buffalo Check Christmas Ornaments
These black and red checked fabric ornaments sure look cozy. 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.
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Simple Confetti Christmas Bulbs
This very easy DIY Christmas ornament takes just a few supplies. Tissue paper is used to create confetti that's then glued onto the ornaments. These easy ornaments can be created in no time.