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 Danielle Daly As you and your family start
decorating your Christmas tree, you may find that a lot of your ornaments are store-bought and/or are looking a little less festive than you'd like. And since Christmas is all about creating traditions, and baubles are often a great way to pass down stories from one generation to the next, 2021
might be the time that you decide that DIY Christmas ornaments are the way to go. Whether you want something truly unique to make your tree stand out, or you're looking for an easier craft (like salt-dough ornaments) that you can do with the kids, there's a homemade idea on our list that will be perfect for your family. And many of them use items you likely already have in your house (think: sprinkles, glitter, yarn). If your tree is more elegant, we've got an idea for that. Really retro? Yep, there's something for you. Seriously, the options or endless. As you explore the ideas below, don't be afraid to put your own spin on these handmade Christmas ornaments — the more personalized, they are the better. And soon enough they'll become some of your family's favorite pieces to put on the tree each year. 1 of 60 Mason Jar Ornament You can add a small bottle brush Christmas tree in a mason jar to add a little gloss to your tree. Get the tutorial at Simply Ciani » SHOP BOTTLE BRUSH TREES 3 of 60 Painted Copper Foil Ornaments 5 of 60 Iridescent Gold Splatter Ornaments 6 of 60 Butter Cookie Ornaments Okay, kind of our favorite idea ever. All you have to do is bake some cookies (or you can buy 'em!). Then, slip some ribbon on them so you can easily hang. Just don't hang too far down if you have toddlers or pets. We got this idea from our friends at Good Housekeeping, click here to see more ways to personalize your tree. 8 of 60 Bejeweled Ornament Okay, get your hot glue gun and rhinestones out for a bedazzling project that's sure to wow. You can decorate however you'd like! 10 of 60 Cookie Cutter Ornaments Gather up some Christmas-themed ornaments to make a few DIY'd ornaments. Trace the cookie cutters onto patterned paper and cut them out. Place a small line of glue around the edge of the cookie cutter and place cut paper on top, lining up all of the edges and let it dry. Attach a small loop of cord to the back of the ornament, let dry, and hang. SHOP PATTERNED PAPER 11 of 60 Honeycomb Paper Ornaments Draw half a bell or oval onto folded paper balls (we used ones 8” in diameter) in mixed colors and carefully cut out the shape. Then unfold the paper ball and use doublestick tape to attach both ends. 12 of 60 Reindeer Ornament On a gold ornament, paint two circles of white where they overlap for an area for the eyes and let dry. Paint two black dots for eyes in the center of the two white circles and let dry. Paint a black (or red for Rudolph) nose in the center where the two white circles meet and add a little mouth shape underneath the nose and let dry. Attach the twig antlers to the top of the ornament with hot glue. Cut out a triangle ear shape from brown construction paper and bend inwards slightly and put a thin line of hot glue right in front of the twig antler and glue down. SHOP GOLD ORNAMENTS 13 of 60 Santa Ornament On a red ornament, paint a thick line of black paint around the middle of the ornament and let dry. Cut out a small rectangle of the gold glitter paper and cut a smaller rectangle in the middle to make it look like a belt buckle. Then hot glue the buckle to the center of the black line to look like a Santa belt. SHOP RED ORNAMENTS 14 of 60 Dangling Star Ornaments Baking up a simple salt dough is a kid-friendly activity. 1. Mix 1 cup of salt, 2 cups of flour, and 3/4 cups of water (and optional food coloring). Knead until mixed. SHOP COOKIE CUTTERS 15 of 60 Fluffy Santa Ornament A giant pom pom makes for one soft and cuddly Santa. 1. Cut a 3" x 3" square of red felt into 2 triangles, then use hot glue to attach on 2 sides. SHOP WIRE 16 of 60 Twig Ornament Gather up the kids and head outside to collect some twigs and then use twine and colorful wire to tie together beautiful nature-inspired ornaments for your tree. SHOP TWINE 17 of 60 Snowflake Ornament Use a Cricut cutting machine to create these intricate snowflake ornaments, or if you're particularly skilled with a pair of scissors cut them out by hand. And if you mess up, no worries because no two snowflakes are the same. 18 of 60 Cross Stitch Ornament Practice your cross stitching with these tiny ornament projects. It's the perfect way to warm up before you attempt a big project, and the ornaments look adorably handmade and homey on your tree. Get the tutorial at Country Living. 19 of 60 Matchstick Star Whoever said "Don't play with matches" didn't know how much fun it would be to make Christmas ornaments out of them. All you need are
matches, glue, and your imagination to make some fun geometric Christmas designs this year. 20 of 60 Wood Bead Snowflake Ornament 21 of 60 Cinnamon Ornament Cinnamon sticks aren't just for mulled wine and Christmas desserts. They're also useful for these DIY ornaments that look like adorable Christmas trees and smell like all your best holiday memories. 22 of 60 Salt Dough Ornaments Mix together salt, flour, and water to make these salt dough creations. Roll them out and use Christmas-themed cookie cutters to make all your favorite shapes. SHOP COOKIE CUTTERS 24 of 60 Party Cactus Ornament Warm-weather vibes are welcome even if there's snow on the ground. 1. Trace a cactus onto 2 pieces of green felt and cut. SHOP POLY-FIL 25 of 60 Sparkling Angel Ornament This tinsel-fied trinket is a sweet gift — if you can part with it! 1. Cut body and wings out of decorative paper. SHOP DOLL PINS 26 of 60 Colorblocked Finials Give your Christmas tree a pop of color with these fun wooden ornaments painted in vibrant hues. There's only one rule when it comes to painting them: have fun! SHOP ACRYLIC PAINTS 27 of 60 Elf Door Ornament Adding a few embellishments to an adorable store-bought dollhouse staple takes just minutes. 1. Shape a twig of faux evergreen into a circle and wrap the end tightly around the stem to close. 28 of 60 Itty-Bitty Luggage Ornament Tiny suitcases are just the ticket for a travel lover's tree. 1. Trace an Altoids tin on a sheet of glitter paper to create front and back panels. Cut a thin strip (0.88" x 11.5") to cover the sides of the tin. 29 of 60 Kissing Ball Hang this mistletoe from your tree if you're feeling romantic this Christmas. All you have to do is wrap a foam ball with the fabric of your choice, and secure with a rubberband. Add ribbon and some leaves to create a festive look. SHOP FOAM BALLS Kelsey Hurwitz Assistant Digital Editor Kelsey Hurwitz is the assistant editor of WomansDay.com, and covers entertainment, holidays, pets, and good news. Larry Stansbury Contributing Writer Larry Stansbury is a writer whose work has appeared in POPSUGAR, Sports Illustrated, Her Campus, Distractify and more. |
Homemade christmas ornaments with things around the house
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