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15 Beautiful DIY Christmas Ornaments

Today I’ve rounded up 15 beautiful DIY Christmas ornaments from my DIY archives – I hope you enjoying scrolling through this list and feel inspired to make your own tree ornaments!  A lot of these are really inexpensive – and a lot of fun (especially the alcohol ink and the wood burning).  Making some ornaments can be such a relaxing way to spend a snowy afternoon so happy crafting.

DIY AGATE SLICE ORNAMENT

This DIY agate slice ornament was super easy to make – plus agate slices come in all kinds of dyed and natural variations, so it’s easy to find the perfect ones for your tree scheme.

DIY Agate Slice Ornaments

DIY BEADED FELT ORNAMENTS

These beaded felt ornaments I made last year were so fun to make!  You can make any shape you want – I give you the “trick” to making a simple pattern in the blog post!  They are a little time consuming (a perfect project to do while watching holiday movies), but the moons and bears were definitely the easiest.  Here’s a cute buy-it-now option.

DIY Felt Ornaments

DIY MINI POTTED PLANT ORNAMENT

This DIY mini potted plant ornament was inspired by an anthro ornament and it’s such a cute way to use up leftovers from any faux flower wreaths or other decor.  Plus the customization options here (for the type/color of planter and any decoration) are endless.  Here’s some more inspiration!

DIY MINI POTTED PLANT ORNAMENT

DIY FAUX FLOWER ORNAMENT BALLS

One of my first midsummer night’s dream themed ornaments, these faux flower ornament balls would look so good on so many tree themes (think mini poinsettias for a traditional tree).

DIY Faux Flower Ornament

DIY WOOD BURNED BIRCH SLICE ORNAMENTS

These wood burned birch slices are one of the best ornament ideas because it smells so nice when you’re burning the design into the birch slice!  If you can’t slice your own birch branch, it’s easy to find online (pre-drilled and ready to use).

DIY WOOD BURNED BIRCH SLICE TREE ORNAMENT

DIY BEADED CHRISTMAS SPIDER ORNAMENT

You already know – every tree needs one of these!  And, for the first time ever, I’ve made an ad-free, printable Christmas spider PDF tutorial available.  I also have a limited number of handmade spiders (made by me!) for sale as well…

How to Make a Beaded Spider Ornament

DIY ALCOHOL INK ORNAMENT

These alcohol ink ornaments are so mesmerising to make!  I promise: watching the ink swirl around will relax any seasonal stress… Here’s the value pack of alcohol inks I’ve bought twice.

DIY Alcohol Ink Ornament Tutorial

DIY BEADED WREATH ORNAMENT

A great way to use up leftover or reclaimed beads (take apart that necklace you never wear!), these easy DIY beaded wreath ornaments take only a few minutes to make.

Easy DIY Beaded Ornaments

DIY STOVETOP FILLABLE POTPOURRI ORNAMENT

Turn a dollar store ornament into a cute, natural ornament that doubles as a holiday stove top simmer when the tree is taken down!  (You can find the fillable ornaments here if your dollar store doesn’t have them).

DIY Fillable Ornament Idea

DIY MARBLED POLYMER CLAY ORNAMENT

These polymer clay ornaments were inspired by trendy polymer clay jewelry and I love how they sparkle on the tree!  Use cookie cutters to make any shape you’d like.

DIY Polymer Clay Ornament

DIY BEADED SNOWFLAKE ORNAMENT

My mom used to make these beaded snowflake ornaments for sale – and no two were alike!  Once you get the basic steps, you can alter the design to make your DIY beaded snowflake ornaments one of a kind too.  This kit would be a great start (the “spokes” of the wire are already made) and then you can add the details as per my tutorial.

DIY Snowflake Ornament

DIY PAINTED BIRCH SLICE ORNAMENT

Making these painted birch slice ornaments was really fun and they’ve held up so well the past two years!  Paint any scene – from florals to wintry views – but extra points for using paint with a little shimmer.

DIY Painted Birch Slices Ornaments

DIY MARBLED ORNAMENTS

A different approach to applying alcohol ink (on the outside, as opposed to inside) to ornaments creates a totally different look and creates these beautiful DIY marbled ornamentsThese glass ornaments would be a perfect base – but check thrift stores first!  Don’t they look a lot like these anthro ones?

DIY Marbled Ornament

DIY FELT TOMTE

Technically, I don’t use my DIY felt tomte as ornaments – but add a little ribbon to the top of the hat, and you can (just like this)!

DIY FELT TOMTE GNOMES

DIY NATURE INSPIRED FILLABLE ORNAMENT

Another use for those dollar store fillable ornaments: fill them with little nature scenes!  A little faux snow, a mini figurine or cut out, some natural clippings and you’re done.

DIY Fillable Ornament

I hope you liked these DIY Christmas ornaments – I can’t wait to share more of the one’s I’m working on for this year!

P.S. Don’t Forget to Pin for Later!

DIY Ornament Tutorials

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