37 Creative DIY Christmas Ornaments

'Tis the season for crafting! If you like to show your love of DIY during the holidays, then creating your own ornaments is the perfect activity for you. From embellishing basic glass globes to painting blocks of wood, there's a seasonal ornament idea for everyone (even unicorn lovers!). Check out these 37 unique handmade ornaments to inspire your next holiday craft!

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Glass Greenery Ornaments

Purchase plain glass ornaments and fill them with whatever greenery you'd like.

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Button Tree Ornaments

These sweet and simple button ornaments may be what you're looking for to jazz up your tree.

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Watercolor Ornaments

Who said Christmas ornaments have to be red and green?

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Glitter Rudolph Ornament

Everything you need for this adorable DIY can be found at a craft store.

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Wood Snowman Ornament

A wood cutting and some paint will result in a simple snowman for your tree.

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Threaded Yarn Ornaments

Holes in wood or cardboard allow for personalization with colored yarn.

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Buffalo Check Embroidery Hoop Ornament

An embroidery hoop is the base for fun fabrics of your choosing.

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Recycled Can Tab Ornament

Save up your La Croix can tabs and sew them together with ribbon for an eco-friendly Christmas ornament.

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Popsicle Stick Sleds

Painted popsicle sticks combine to make hanging sleds.

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Recycled Ruler Ornament

Turns out, old rulers make great Christmas trees.

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Felt Pom Pom Ornament

Cover a basic round ornament in pom poms and your DIY is done.

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Felt Animal Ornaments

Get creative with flat pieces of felt for this one.

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Wood Tree Ornament

Stack wooden blocks to make this tree ornament.

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Cork Rudolph Ornament

Two corks easily become Rudolph with a few crafty additions.

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Pineapple Ornaments

These adorable little pineapple ornaments are made from pine cones!

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Wood and Clothespin Rudolph Ornament

This reindeer only requires four items to make.

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Popsicle Stick Ornaments

The possibilities are endless with popsicle sticks!

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Gingerbread Ornaments

Hardened gingerbread cookies will make your tree even more fragrant.

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Wine Cork Grape Ornament

Combine used wine corks to create a cluster of grapes.

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Wooden Message Ornaments

Add your favorite phrase to sticks of wood for your next holiday DIY.

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Cookie-Cutter Ornament

Why didn't we think of this one? Cookie cutters make great ornaments!

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Glitter Name Ornaments

Any basic ornament can be personalized.

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Map Ornaments

Love to travel? This map ornament is perfect for you.

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Scrabble-Piece Ornaments

Put all that Scrabble practice to good use — in the form of an ornament.

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Seashell Ornament

Give your Christmas tree a chic, beachy vibe by painting a seashell.

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Hot Chocolate Ornament
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Hot Chocolate Ornament

Fill a clear glass or plastic ball with hot cocoa, peppermint, and marshmallows for an edible DIY ornament.

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Gold Animal Ornament

Spray-paint plastic toy animals, glue on a loop of ribbon, and voilà — you've got chic, easy-to-make ornaments.

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Dried Orange Ornament

Dried oranges are a traditional symbol of the season.

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Snowball Ornament

Snowball ornaments will add a magical touch to your tree.

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Sheet-Music Ornament

This sheet-music ornament is perfect for the music-lover. Another idea is to use pages from old books.

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Tiny-Gift Ornament

Your gifts don't have to all be at the bottom of the tree! You can hang these tiny present ornaments on the branches.

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Felt Ornament

Let your imagination run wild and create all kinds of felt ornaments, from Christmas trees to cute animals.

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Salt Dough Ornament
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Salt Dough Ornament

Whip up a big batch of salt dough and get crafting!

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Light Bulb Ornament

Fill an old Christmas light bulb with confetti for a simple DIY.

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Ornament

Kids will love these themed ornaments.

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