58 Outstanding DIY Ornaments
Move over, pumpkin spice latte—it’s peppermint mocha time. December is here, and even if you spent the last few months protesting (“I swear it seems like yesterday was July!”), you’ve gotta admit the signs are everywhere. Twinkling lights on every street, red-nosed reindeers greeting you at every doorway, and coworkers no longer being secretive about their Christmas music listening. Yup, there’s no use ignoring it: It’s time for the holidays!
Related: 26 Insanely Easy-to-Make Holiday Ornaments
To get on board with the festivities, we’ve gathered together our favorite DIY ornaments to add to your decorations this year, because without ornaments… your Tannenbaum is just a pine tree.
1. Vintage Inspired Bell Jar
Photo: mysocalledcraftylife.com
2. Knit
Photo: sparkelz-creatief.blogspot.nl
3. Paper
Photo: scrapbooksetc.com
4. Twig
Photo: michelemademe.com
5. Glitter Filled
Photo: greenhornedunicorn.com
6. Macadamia Nut
Photo: garotaprendada.com
7. Legos
Photo: geeksugar.com
Or perhaps you’d prefer the Millenium Falcon?
Photo: geeksugar.com
Related: 10 Holiday Ornaments to DIY with Everyday Stuff
8. Glitter Animals
Photo: curbly.com
9. Pom Pom Santa
Photo: justcraftyenough.com
10. Ombre
Photo: ambrosiagirl.com
11. Reindeer
Photo: scissorsandspoons.com
12. Snowflake
Photo: purlbee.com
13. Chalkboard
Photo: etsy.com
14. German Star
Photo: marthastewart.com
15. Scrabble
Photo: mysweetsavannah.blogspot.com
16. Golden Snitch
Photo: tinyapartmentcrafts.blogspot.com
17. Gumdrop
Photo: myblessedlife.net
18. Filled with Popcorn
Photo: theornamentgirl.com
19. Salt Dough
Photo: scissorsandspoons.com
Photo: abigailmooney.squarespace.com
Photo: katyelliott.com
20. Instagram
Photo: etsy.com
21. Cinnamon Scented
Photo: dandelionsonthewall.com
22. Mod Podge
Photo: modgepodgerocks.com
23. Clay Bird
Photo: myshineproject.com
24. Cinnamon Sticks
Photo: shelterness.com
25. Felt
Photo: blog.seremeres.com
Photo: spoonful.com
Photo: juicy-bits.typepad.com
26. Recycled T-Shirt
Photo: skiptomylou.org
27. Houses
Photo: candiedfabric.com
28. Candycane Bow
Photo: linesacross.com
29. Toilet Paper Roll
Photo: michelemademe.com
30. Gifts
Photo: hardlyhousewives.com
31. Comic Book
Photo: etsy.com
32. LEDs
Photo: fashioningtech.com
33. Cookie Cutter
Photo: allyou.com
34. Clay Feathers
Photo: thecountrychiccottage.com
35. Painted Pinecone
Photo: doityourselfdivas.blogspot.com
36. Stained Glass Cookie
Photo: simplyrecipes.com
37. Glitter Covered
Photo: ilovetocreateblog.blogspot.com
38. Peanut Snowmen
Photo: shadetreejewlery.com
39. Pistachio
Photo: shelterness.com
40. Bow Boxes
Photo: creaturecomfortsblog.com
41. Cupcake
Photo: makeitmyown.blogspot.com
42. Diorama
Photo: apartmenttherapy.com
43. Family Photos
Photo: photojojo.com
44. Acorn
Photo: sweetsomethingdesign.blogspot.com
45. Mini Wreath
Photo: curbly.com
46. Light Bulb Snowman
Photo: shelterness.com
47. Ribbon
Photo: craftystaci.com
48. Toothpick Star
Photo: justcraftyenough.com
49. Acrylic Paint
Photo: shopcutebuttons.com
50. Crochet Slippers
Photo: zoomyummy.com
51. Woodland
Photo: thistinder.blogspot.com
52. Glitter Leaf
Photo: afieldjournal.blogspot.com
53. Paper Balls
Photo: sarahneilsen.com
54. Hot Air Balloon
Photo: thecheesethief.com
55. Personalized
Photo: craftsunleashed.com
56. Melted Crayons
Photo: swelldesigner.blogspot.com
57. Scented Pinecone
Photo: ramshackleglam.com
58. Mason Jar Lids
Photo: modgepodgerocksblog.com
Or for the laziest DIYer…
Feathers!
Photo: shelterness.com
For more on holiday decorating, consider:
Holiday Lights 101
How To: Keep a Christmas Tree Fresh
Bob Vila Radio: Picking a Christmas Tree
