13 Best Christmas Tree DIY Ornaments
As we get closer to decorating our homes for Christmas, thoughts of our Christmas tree come to mind. Creating your own DIY Christmas tree ornaments is a delightful way to add a personal touch to your holiday decorations. Here are 13 of the best Christmas tree DIY ornaments to help you get ready.
As the festive season approaches, many of us seek ways to make our celebrations unique and memorable. Crafting ornaments not only allows you to express your creativity but also provides an opportunity to cutomized ornaments to your style and taste.
There are countless ideas and techniques that can transform everyday materials into stunning decorations that will adorn your tree for years to come.
One of the most appealing aspects of DIY ornaments is the versatility they offer. You can tailor designs to match your home decor or reflect personal themes that resonate with your family traditions.
From whimsical characters to elegant designs, the possibilities are endless.
This collection guides you through various projects, ensuring that you find something that sparks joy and inspiration.
Why Make Your Own Christmas Ornaments
- Making these ornaments can be a fun activity for all ages, making it a perfect holiday project for families looking to create lasting memories together. (Have a craft day over Thanksgiving weekend.)
- Aside from the joy of crafting, creating DIY Christmas tree ornaments is an excellent way to save money during the holiday season. Store-bought decorations can quickly add up, but with some creativity and resourcefulness, you can produce beautiful ornaments at a fraction of the cost.
- Handmade ornaments often carry sentimental value, making them cherished keepsakes for years to come. You might even find that these creations become beloved family traditions passed down through generations.
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Supplies for Your DIY Christmas Trees Ornaments
You’ll find that these projects use easy-to-find supplies. They are ones you may have on hand, are inexpensive, and easy to find.
You can find these supplies online, your local craft supply store, Dollar Tree, or, best of all, your own home.
To get started on your DIY Christmas tree ornaments, here’s a handy list of supplies you might need:
- styrofoam balls
- clear plastic ornaments
- decorative napkins
- air dry clay
- wood shapes, such as ornaments, trees, stars
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
- Craft glue or Mod Podge
- Glitter
- Double-sided tape
- Spray adhesive
- Paint (acrylic, metallic, or spray)
- Glitter or sequins
- Fabric scraps (felt, burlap, or holiday-themed prints)
- Ribbon (such as wired burlap ribbon, wired velvet ribbon)
- Jute twine
- Sharp craft scissors
- Wire cutters (if using wire)
- Paint brushes or sponges
- Needle-nose pliers (to hold and attach embellishments)
With these supplies at your fingertips, you’re ready to make some stunning DIY Christmas ornaments that will add color, bling, and interest to your Christmas tree.
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Welcome to Bluesky Browsing #162.
Why Did I Choose These DIY Ornament Projects?
- interesting and unique ideas
- clear instructions
- easy to create
- variety of styles to share
- easy to acquire supplies
I promise you will find several DIY Christmas ornament projects you will want to make for your seasonal decor. Or maybe just for fun. I picked out a few projects that I plan to replicate -in my own style.
Enjoy them all.
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Air Dry Clay Christmas Ornaments
Jelica of A Pretty Fix shows you how to make Air Dry Clay Christmas Ornaments with stars, ornaments, and trees. Using air-dried clay is quick and easy and is the perfect craft to do with the kiddos.
Great Method for Decoupage Christmas Ornaments
After some research, Jenna of Jenna Sue Designs landed on a decoupage method. If decoupage is one of your favorite DIY mediums, you’ll love this tutorial method. You’ll just need a few basic supplies for this craft!
Acorn Marble Ornaments
Can you not get enough of acorns? Nell of Rhythms of Play shares these homemade acorn marble ornaments for your Christmas tree. Creating DIY acorn marble ornaments is a unique and enchanting way to transformsordinary acorns caps into sparkling treasures, perfect for adorning your Christmas tree.
Glitter and Painted Christmas Ornaments
Kim of Today’s Creative Life shows you how to make glitter-painted glass ornaments in any color you need! Have you ever wondered how they get glitter or paint to stick to the inside of a glass ornament? This easy DIY Christmas craft idea is great to do with the kids!
Pearl-Studded Christmas Ornaments
These pearl Christmas tree ornaments are a fun craft that results in a beautifully unique Christmas decoration that you can make for yourself or as a gift. Laurie of Two Sisters Crafting says these pearl Christmas ornaments are her all-time favorite DIY Christmas tree decoration.
Mini-Mason Jar Ornaments
These mini-mason jar Christmas ornaments from Courtenay of Creekline House shows you how to bring a touch of farmhouse style to your Christmas tree this year. These can be made in minutes and will add a ton of personality to your Christmas decor!
Jute Twine Start Ornaments
Cami of Tidbits shows you how to DIY these yarn-wrapped star ornaments. They are great to hang on the Christmas tree or for other Christmas decorations.
DIY Jadeite Christmas Ornaments
Do you love to collect jadeite? Lindsay of My Creative Days does, but when she couldn’t find ornaments, she made them. These DIY Jadeite Christmas Ornaments are so easy to make. They give the look of vintage jadeite glassware without the cost or the delicacy of real glass ornaments.
Man’s Best Friend Ornaments
My friend Andrea of Design Morsels is a dog lover. If you are too, this DIY ornament post is perfect for you. Andrea shows you how you can make your own personalized dog ornaments for any breed of dog. They make great gifts for the pet lovers in your life, too.
DIY Victorian Tinsel
Tanya of Dans Le Lakehouse loves Victorian tin tinsel which can be quite expensive – if you can find it. If a Christmas tree covered in hundreds of pieces of Victorian tin tinsel makes your heart go pitter patter, check out how to make Victorian tinsel with this DIY metal tinsel tutorial.
Upcycled Painted Christmas Tree Ornaments
This was a project using a paint technique that I was not familiar with. Arica of The Simple Homeplace breathes new life into those old, ugly ornaments hiding in storage and shows you how easy it is to upcycle them with baking soda paint.
Colorblock Modern Wood Ornaments
Make these trendy and modern DIY colorblock Christmas ornaments to decorate your tree – complete with FREE SVG files. Aimee of The Crazy Craft Lady shares the best tutorial to help you make these easy wood ornaments.
Rusty Vinage DIY Ornaments
If a rustic, farmhouse style is your favorite, then you’ll love these Rusty vintage DIY Christmas ornaments! They were so fun to make and easy too! Rachel of Sugar Maple Farmhouse shows you the steps to create these beautiful, faux Rusty vintage-looking DIY Christmas ornaments.
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