8 Homemade Christmas Ornament Ideas for Fun and Easy Holiday Crafts

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Handmade ornaments do not need to be complicated to feel meaningful. Simple materials, clear shapes, and a few festive details can create decorations that look charming on the tree.

1. Make salt dough ornaments

Salt dough can be cut into stars, trees, or hearts and painted after baking.

2. Fill clear ornaments with ribbon

Clear baubles filled with ribbon, glitter, or faux snow are quick and customizable.

3. Create dried orange ornaments

Dried orange slices look beautiful with twine and bring a natural holiday feel.

4. Paint wood slice ornaments

Wood slices can be painted with names, snowflakes, or tiny winter scenes.

5. Use cinnamon sticks for mini trees

Cinnamon stick trees smell festive and are easy to decorate with ribbon or buttons.

6. Make felt ornament shapes

Felt stars, stockings, or gingerbread shapes are soft, colorful, and kid-friendly.

7. Create photo ornaments

Small printed photos inside frames or clear baubles make meaningful keepsakes.

8. Tie simple ribbon bow ornaments

Pretty ribbon bows are fast to make and help fill the tree with coordinated color.

Styling tips

• Use lightweight materials for tree branches.
• Let paint and glue dry fully.
• Add dates to keepsake ornaments.
• Make multiples in one color palette for cohesion.