Making ornaments at home is a delightful way to personalize my holiday ambiance. Whether it’s a tradition passed down or a new creative outlet, these ideas are sure to imbue your home with warmth and character.
Fabric Remnant Orbs
Turn old fabric pieces into colorful orbs. Simply wrap fabric around foam spheres and secure with pins to create a lively, eco-friendly ornament.
Homemade Clay Tokens
Working with homemade clay is a comforting way to forge personalized keepsakes. Cut shapes with cookie molds, and add fingerprints or initials for that extra-special touch.
Beaded Petite Rings
Fashion tiny beaded petite rings for a delicate and detailed ornament. I enjoy using a mix of bead sizes and hues for a unique result.
Artisanal Wood Rounds
For a dash of homespun charm, give artisanal wood rounds a try. I find these to be the perfect miniature canvases for festive patterns or heartfelt messages.
Backyard Twig Caribou
Grab twigs from your backyard to create backyard twig caribou. It’s a simple, nature-inspired craft that injects woodland charm to your holiday scene.
Hoop Snow Folks
Turn framing hoops into cute hoop snow folks. Incorporate fabric, buttons, and a touch of felt for a piece that’s guaranteed to make people smile.
Starry Lid Lights
Change ordinary jar lids into starry lid lights by stuffing them with fairy lights and festive paper cutouts. It’s a magical way to brighten your tree’s presence.
Paper Fan Ornaments
Make paper fan ornaments for a modern spin on traditional ornaments. Choose colors that coordinate with your decor for a pleasing visual.
Crystalline Treat Canes
Turn humble sticks into crystalline treat canes with a dash of borax and water. It’s a fun science activity that results in gleaming, unique ornaments.
Wispy Ball Ornaments
For an ethereal note, fill clear ornaments with wispy plumage. These wispy ball ornaments add an airy, elegant touch to your tree.
Seaside Painted Ornaments
Carry the sea to your holiday decor with seaside painted ornaments. Use shells gathered from a summer getaway and decorate them in festive hues for a coastal Christmas ambiance.
Thread Orb Adornments
Make cozy thread orb adornments by wrapping thread around a balloon, applying adhesive, and letting it set. Once dry, pop the balloon and you’re left with a soft, inviting decoration.
Gleaming Cone Charms
Give everyday cones a luxe makeover with some gleaming paint. I simply adore how these cones add a note of luxe to any holiday arrangement.
Felt Wrap Garland
String together felt wraps for a darling garland that’s cute and cozy. This is a lovely project to personalize with stitched initials or festive patterns.
Aromatic Spice-Scented Trees
These spice-scented trees don’t just look festive—they smell divine too! Simply bundle a few spice sticks with twine, dot with miniature faux berries, and just like that, you have a homespun ornament that fills the air with holiday cheer.
Buttonburst Snowflakes
Make fanciful buttonburst snowflakes by gluing buttons onto cardboard shapes. It’s a playful way to add some vintage flair to your tree.
Nature’s Embrace Ornaments
Hold onto the beauty of the great outdoors with nature’s embrace ornaments. By using see-through ornaments and flowers you’ve preserved, craft delicate pieces that carry a hint of springtime into the heart of winter.
Clay Foliage Tokens
Hold onto the beauty of leaves with clay foliage tokens. Roll out clay, press in a leaf, and paint the print for a striking, natural ornament.
Wrapped String Stars
Create rustic wrapped string stars for a cozy, farmhouse charm. Wrap string around cardboard stars and add a festive ribbon for a simple yet striking ornament.