Homemade Ornament Ideas

Check out our collection of festive homemade ornament ideas! Crafting these with your family isn't just a tradition; it's a way to freeze a special moment. Whether you stick to the classics or go all-out with new creations each year, it's all about the joy of making memories.

We've rounded up a few gingerbread homemade ornament ideas that are super easy to make. And trust me, they're so cute, you'll want them scattered all around your home!

First, let’s take a look at our printable gingerbread houses. These are a game changer when it comes to Christmas decor. You can look here for different ways to use this printable. A tree ornament is only one use.

Simply, print out the number of houses you want to use for tree ornaments on cardstock. Then color the houses or trace the embellishments. 

These gingerbread house ornaments are the perfect family-friendly craft that takes minimal supplies. You can get the printable here.

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Have you seen these felt gingerbread houses? FunClothCrafts shares a free printable and walks you through every step. All you do is cut out the felt shapes, add the details with hot glue or stitching, then stitch the front and back together using a blanket stitch and stuff it with Polyfil. Easy peasy! Before you know it, your tree will be decked out in adorable, one-of-a-kind gingerbread houses.

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For simple handmade Christmas ornaments, making a batch of salt dough is one of the easier options among many other homemade Christmas ornament ideas available.

We love making salt dough ornaments. It is a Christmas craft a few of us do every year. There are so many ways you can personalize them. There are also tons of recipes out there. We have compiled a few of our favorite recipes and homemade ornament ideas just in time for holiday fun!

These gingerbread ornaments are just a simple salt dough recipe but they smell like Christmas. We think you will love them as much as we do! 

Swing by our gingerbread men blog post to grab the recipe and see the other fun ways we've used these adorable gingerbread men!

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We also found this salt dough recipe and tutorial for the perfect star ornaments. These old-fashioned ornaments are a classic addition to any Christmas decor.

Get the Tutorial at Rocky Hedge Farm.

This blog post has a tutorial on salt dough ornaments that include glitter! (Because who doesn’t love a little glitter?)

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Let's talk ornament ball! Decorating balls is seriously versatile. You've got tons of choices—glass or plastic—though with kiddos around, we lean towards the plastic ones. We've hunted down some fantastic ways to jazz up these ball ornaments and give your tree that personal flair.

Each of these ornament balls is a one-of-a-kind creation. You'll need glass balls for this craft, but let me tell you, seeing those colors swirl and blend is pure magic! Plus, it's the perfect way to repurpose those old, broken crayons lying around the house.

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Who doesn’t love the Grinch? These ornaments consist of painting the inside of the balls and adding a Grinchy grin to the outside. 

Over at Simplistically Living, they used foam paper for the Grinch’s eyes and drew the rest of his face with a Sharpie. We love the idea of the foam paper giving texture to the eyes of this ornament. 

To make this an even easier craft, you could grab our Grinch Face SVG from our Christmas Card bundle and cut the face out with a Cricut. Then you just have to stick the face on like a sticker! 

Finally, you add a little heart button or rhinestone to the bottom. I’m sure our kids would love crafting these DIY Grinch Christmas decorations. These would also make a good additional craft for our Grinch Book Club.

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These festive ornaments are so simple you and your kids will want to make a billion. 

What you need: 

• Plastic Ornaments 
• Puff Paint
• Cupcake Liners
• Pom Poms
• Twine
• Glitter (White is what is used by Fun Money Mom, but any glitter would make fun sprinkles!)
• Hot Glue Gun

The assembly of these cupcake ornaments is easy and quick. The longest step of the process is allowing the puff paint, used as frosting, to dry. These cute crafts will add a sweet spot to your Christmas tree.

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The best part of Christmas tree ornaments are that the possibilities are endless. No tree is the same. We love to craft ornaments that add to the Christmas spirit and theme of our trees. Here are some other ornament ideas you could make with your kids to add to your Christmas tree.

Each of these vintage-style DIY icicle ornaments ends up with its own special touch. Crafting the perfect look might take a bit of practice, but that's the beauty of making homemade ornaments! The supplies are basic and budget-friendly, so if your Christmas tree feels incomplete without these ornaments, why not give it a shot?

Get the Tutorial at Rocky Hedge Farm.

Okay. But how cute are these homemade Christmas Tree ornaments? They are seriously so simple too. For a full tutorial, check out Fun Money Mom’s blog post. 

These are inexpensive homemade ornaments to create. 

For each tree, you use 3 clothespins, a popsicle stick, twine, and whatever decorations you choose to use to decorate the tree. In this tutorial, they use mini-buttons and tinsel strips. You could even just paint the ornaments on to eliminate gluing. These ornaments would also make cute tags for gifts.

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Here's another super easy yet utterly adorable homemade Christmas tree ornament idea! All you'll need are some ribbons, twine, and a twig. Although, I’m sure using a chopstick or small dowel would also work. 

The best part about these DIY ornaments? They're totally customizable to fit your Christmas style! Pick out a ribbon that suits your decor, and you're good to go.

Get the Tutorial at Simplistically Living.

The timeless tradition of crafting homemade Christmas tree ornaments with your family provides an opportunity for creating with your family. Whether choosing to continue to make the same ornaments or embracing new ideas, the joy of this festive activity brings your family together in the spirit of creating. As you explore the curated collection of delightful homemade ornament ideas we've gathered, we hope it helps you enjoy holiday spirit with your loved ones.