Each year we make several new Christmas ornaments for our tree. Some years I have simply picked up some ceramic ornaments from Michael’s and some paint. One year the kids went to town with pipe cleaners and tri-beads.
Other years, we have been more creative and upcycled items from around the house to create ornaments. Each year when I pull out all the homemade ornaments, I am reminded of all the kids stages and interests as they are reflected in what they chose to create.
Handmade ornaments have sentimental value, but they are usually quite inexpensive to make as well. I am sharing tutorials for 15 Homemade Christmas Ornaments below. Most of these ornament use common household items. Many of the ornaments below allow you to upcycle something that might otherwise end up in the trash like old light bulbs, junk mail, corrugated card board, or canning lids.
If you do need to pick up supplies to make your ornaments, wait for the sales at your local craft stores. You should be able to find holiday craft supplies on sale for 30% – 60% off in the next couple of weeks. If you haven’t already, you should sign up to receive coupons mailed to you from your local craft and sewing stores. Michael’s doesn’t even make you print out your coupon, you can open your email on your phone and show it to the cashier to receive your discount.
15 Homemade Christmas Ornaments
Tea Light Snowman Ornaments from One Little Project are an easy dollar store craft you can do.
Antiqued Canning Lid Snowman Ornaments from Crafts by Amanda have a great country rustic feeling and are easy to make using items you probably have at home.
Recycled Junk Mail Ornaments from Party Planning Center are another excellent way to upcycle and get creative.
Melted Snowman Ornaments from Occasionally Crafty are so cute! I love the creative thought behind these!
Button Wreath Ornaments from The Country Chic Cottage are a good project for you if you have lots of buttons from other projects in your craft supplies. They add a bit of country charm to your tree, too.
Peg Doll Angel Ornaments from Uncommon Designs are a classic Christmas ornament to make.
Vintage Clay Pot Snowman Ornaments from Crafts by Amanda are another way to add a bit of rustic feel to your tree.
Shabby Chic Star Ornaments from Fishes Make Wishes are great for making a bunch of to fit a theme on your tree. They also make great gift décor for your presents.
Easy Alcohol Ink Ornaments from The Craft at Home Family are vibrant and fun! These would go great with those multi-color strands of lights.
Painted Flat Marble Ornaments from Family Crafts are a cute touch for smaller trees. These could be made into gifts, too!
Cupcake Ornament DIY from Color Me Happy is an adorable addition to a kid’s Christmas tree! I also think that if you do a sweet theme at Christmas, this is a good project to get into.
DIY Christmas Donut Ornaments from The Tarnished Jewel are a great use for pool noodles! I love how these look.
Light Bulb Penguin Ornaments from Crafts by Amanda are a lovable little project with an endearing winter character.
Joy Block Ornaments from Occasionally Crafty are super simple and easy to make.
DIY Jadeite Ornaments from My Creative Days really amp up that vintage look if that’s something you love the appeal of.
In addition to decorating the tree, you can also use handmade Christmas ornaments as gift tags on presents.
Will you be making homemade ornaments this year?
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