30+ easy DIY Christmas ornaments that'll fill you with joy
DIY your decorations this year
Popsicle Ornaments
Pop it like it's hot. When you're missing summer hard, these are there for you.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Courtesy of Tell, Love, & Party
Photo Ornaments
This is where all your 'gramming comes in handy.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Courtesy of The Crafted Life
Glitter Scallop Ornaments
Buddy the elf, what's your favorite color?
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Courtesy of Sarah Hearts
Retro Paper Ornaments
These are super simple to make, but the shapes and colors will pop on your tree.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Courtesy of Lia Griffith
Mini Doughnuts
We never don't want doughnuts.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Courtesy of Studio DIY
Paper Geode Ornaments
Shocking but true, these are made entirely out of paper.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Courtesy of Lia Griffith
Pinecone Owls
It's safe to say these felt birds are a total hoot, right down to their talons.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Lia Griffith
Advent Calendar Ornaments
Instead of opening a flimsy cardboard box, hang up a DIY Advent calendar on a ladder or the tree. Decorated conceal treats, toys and messages from Santa — and you can fill them again next year, too.
PHOTO: Danielle Occhiogrosso
Paper Birds
Transform plain paper into a white dove with just a few folds and snips.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Michael Partenio
Glass Popcorn Ornaments
You'll be popping the kernels inside the glass bulbs, so wait until they've cooled to handle.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Crafts a la mode
Felt Coffee Cups
Embrace your inner coffee addict.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: One Artsy Mama
Christmas Star Yarn Ornaments
They look complicated, but these are totally idiot-proof.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Live Craft Eat
Old School Lights
These shimmery ornaments get their twinkle from a coat of glitter, so there's no chance of one burning out.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Miki Duisterhof
Brass Tacks
FTW! Stud Styrofoam balls with pushpins or wrap them with kitchen twine for a textured finish.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Lara Robby/Studio D
Sprinkle Confetti
Literally, everything is better with sugar.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Gimme Some Oven
Framed Paper
Save the leftover scraps from gift wrapping and pop them in cute nickel frames. Next year, swap in different designs to match a new theme.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Victor Schrager
Mini Cornucopia
Place faux red berries and soft green holly leaves inside of this adorbable little holder.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Michel Arnaud
Vibrant Paint
Yesterday my life was duller, now everythings technicolor!
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Tell Love and Party
Sweet Tunes
Cut the sheet music of your favorite Christmas carol into a star — made secure with a sturdy backdrop, like cardboard.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Andrew McCaul
Pink Brushstrokes
Give white, ceramic ornaments an instant upgrade with some pink paint and gold glitter.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Vitamini Handmade
Holly Berries
This stem wreath adds holly berries and frosted leaves for festive accents.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Joy Us Garden
Elegant Stripes
Stripes will never go out of style — especially when they're black and paired with gold and white.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Homey Oh My!
French Macaron
These are easier to make than the real deal.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Creative Juice
Monogrammed Snowflake
Add a personal touch to snowflake ornaments with your initial.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Gossamer Blue
Engraved Designs
Use red and green ornaments if you want to keep it classic or switch it up with brightly colored bulbs.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: The Kim Six Fix
Pretty Pinecones
A simple pinecone can clean up pretty nicely with the help of a bow attached to its top.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Make It & Love It
Golden Glitter
All that glitters is gold.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: A Joyful Riot
Black and White
Have yourself an insanely chic Christmas.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Handmade Mood
Colorful Trees
Buttons become cute ornaments on these little felt trees.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Buddly Crafts
Gingerbread Men
Add buttons and scarves for an added cute-factor.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Where Your Treasure Is
Painted Hearts
Before you try to wing it freehand, create your own stencil to paint on the main components of your design. Then, use a brush to add the small details.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Emuse
Popsicle Ornaments
Pop it like it's hot. When you're missing summer hard, these are there for you.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Courtesy of Tell, Love, & Party
Photo Ornaments
This is where all your 'gramming comes in handy.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Courtesy of The Crafted Life
Glitter Scallop Ornaments
Buddy the elf, what's your favorite color?
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Courtesy of Sarah Hearts
Retro Paper Ornaments
These are super simple to make, but the shapes and colors will pop on your tree.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Courtesy of Lia Griffith
Mini Doughnuts
We never don't want doughnuts.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Courtesy of Studio DIY
Paper Geode Ornaments
Shocking but true, these are made entirely out of paper.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Courtesy of Lia Griffith
Pinecone Owls
It's safe to say these felt birds are a total hoot, right down to their talons.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Lia Griffith
Advent Calendar Ornaments
Instead of opening a flimsy cardboard box, hang up a DIY Advent calendar on a ladder or the tree. Decorated conceal treats, toys and messages from Santa — and you can fill them again next year, too.
PHOTO: Danielle Occhiogrosso
Paper Birds
Transform plain paper into a white dove with just a few folds and snips.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Michael Partenio
Glass Popcorn Ornaments
You'll be popping the kernels inside the glass bulbs, so wait until they've cooled to handle.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Crafts a la mode
Felt Coffee Cups
Embrace your inner coffee addict.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: One Artsy Mama
Christmas Star Yarn Ornaments
They look complicated, but these are totally idiot-proof.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Live Craft Eat
Old School Lights
These shimmery ornaments get their twinkle from a coat of glitter, so there's no chance of one burning out.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Miki Duisterhof
Brass Tacks
FTW! Stud Styrofoam balls with pushpins or wrap them with kitchen twine for a textured finish.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Lara Robby/Studio D
Sprinkle Confetti
Literally, everything is better with sugar.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Gimme Some Oven
Framed Paper
Save the leftover scraps from gift wrapping and pop them in cute nickel frames. Next year, swap in different designs to match a new theme.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Victor Schrager
Mini Cornucopia
Place faux red berries and soft green holly leaves inside of this adorbable little holder.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Michel Arnaud
Vibrant Paint
Yesterday my life was duller, now everythings technicolor!
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Tell Love and Party
Sweet Tunes
Cut the sheet music of your favorite Christmas carol into a star — made secure with a sturdy backdrop, like cardboard.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Andrew McCaul
Pink Brushstrokes
Give white, ceramic ornaments an instant upgrade with some pink paint and gold glitter.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Vitamini Handmade
Holly Berries
This stem wreath adds holly berries and frosted leaves for festive accents.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Joy Us Garden
Elegant Stripes
Stripes will never go out of style — especially when they're black and paired with gold and white.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Homey Oh My!
French Macaron
These are easier to make than the real deal.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Creative Juice
Monogrammed Snowflake
Add a personal touch to snowflake ornaments with your initial.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Gossamer Blue
Engraved Designs
Use red and green ornaments if you want to keep it classic or switch it up with brightly colored bulbs.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: The Kim Six Fix
Pretty Pinecones
A simple pinecone can clean up pretty nicely with the help of a bow attached to its top.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Make It & Love It
Golden Glitter
All that glitters is gold.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: A Joyful Riot
Black and White
Have yourself an insanely chic Christmas.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Handmade Mood
Colorful Trees
Buttons become cute ornaments on these little felt trees.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Buddly Crafts
Gingerbread Men
Add buttons and scarves for an added cute-factor.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Where Your Treasure Is
Painted Hearts
Before you try to wing it freehand, create your own stencil to paint on the main components of your design. Then, use a brush to add the small details.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Emuse
Popsicle Ornaments
Pop it like it's hot. When you're missing summer hard, these are there for you.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Courtesy of Tell, Love, & Party
Photo Ornaments
This is where all your 'gramming comes in handy.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Courtesy of The Crafted Life
Glitter Scallop Ornaments
Buddy the elf, what's your favorite color?
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Courtesy of Sarah Hearts
Retro Paper Ornaments
These are super simple to make, but the shapes and colors will pop on your tree.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Courtesy of Lia Griffith
Mini Doughnuts
We never don't want doughnuts.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Courtesy of Studio DIY
Paper Geode Ornaments
Shocking but true, these are made entirely out of paper.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Courtesy of Lia Griffith
Pinecone Owls
It's safe to say these felt birds are a total hoot, right down to their talons.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Lia Griffith
Advent Calendar Ornaments
Instead of opening a flimsy cardboard box, hang up a DIY Advent calendar on a ladder or the tree. Decorated conceal treats, toys and messages from Santa — and you can fill them again next year, too.
PHOTO: Danielle Occhiogrosso
Paper Birds
Transform plain paper into a white dove with just a few folds and snips.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Michael Partenio
Glass Popcorn Ornaments
You'll be popping the kernels inside the glass bulbs, so wait until they've cooled to handle.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Crafts a la mode
Felt Coffee Cups
Embrace your inner coffee addict.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: One Artsy Mama
Christmas Star Yarn Ornaments
They look complicated, but these are totally idiot-proof.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Live Craft Eat
Old School Lights
These shimmery ornaments get their twinkle from a coat of glitter, so there's no chance of one burning out.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Miki Duisterhof
Brass Tacks
FTW! Stud Styrofoam balls with pushpins or wrap them with kitchen twine for a textured finish.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Lara Robby/Studio D
Sprinkle Confetti
Literally, everything is better with sugar.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Gimme Some Oven
Framed Paper
Save the leftover scraps from gift wrapping and pop them in cute nickel frames. Next year, swap in different designs to match a new theme.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Victor Schrager
Mini Cornucopia
Place faux red berries and soft green holly leaves inside of this adorbable little holder.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Michel Arnaud
Vibrant Paint
Yesterday my life was duller, now everythings technicolor!
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Tell Love and Party
Sweet Tunes
Cut the sheet music of your favorite Christmas carol into a star — made secure with a sturdy backdrop, like cardboard.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Andrew McCaul
Pink Brushstrokes
Give white, ceramic ornaments an instant upgrade with some pink paint and gold glitter.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Vitamini Handmade
Holly Berries
This stem wreath adds holly berries and frosted leaves for festive accents.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Joy Us Garden
Elegant Stripes
Stripes will never go out of style — especially when they're black and paired with gold and white.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Homey Oh My!
French Macaron
These are easier to make than the real deal.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Creative Juice
Monogrammed Snowflake
Add a personal touch to snowflake ornaments with your initial.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Gossamer Blue
Engraved Designs
Use red and green ornaments if you want to keep it classic or switch it up with brightly colored bulbs.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: The Kim Six Fix
Pretty Pinecones
A simple pinecone can clean up pretty nicely with the help of a bow attached to its top.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Make It & Love It
Golden Glitter
All that glitters is gold.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: A Joyful Riot
Black and White
Have yourself an insanely chic Christmas.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Handmade Mood
Colorful Trees
Buttons become cute ornaments on these little felt trees.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Buddly Crafts
Gingerbread Men
Add buttons and scarves for an added cute-factor.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Where Your Treasure Is
Painted Hearts
Before you try to wing it freehand, create your own stencil to paint on the main components of your design. Then, use a brush to add the small details.
Get the tutorial at .
PHOTO: Emuse
DIY your decorations this year
Before you pull out your box of go-to ornaments, consider making your own this year. It's an easy way to switch up your holiday decor without having to spend a ton of money, and you'll have fun in the process. Need even more inspiration? Deck the halls with these DIY .