Have you started decorating for Christmas yet? I must admit I decorate early every year! Now is the perfect time to gather supplies to create some adorable DIY Christmas decorations!
I’ve gathered the cutest DIY Christmas decorations for you to choose from all right here. Check them out and let me know which ones you try!
1. DIY Christmas Wreath With Buffalo Check
A gorgeous spin on the traditional Christmas wreath makes the perfect DIY Christmas decoration!
Supplies needed:
- Embroidery Quilt Hoop (14″)
- Buffalo Check Fabric (16″ x 16″)
- Pine Branch (2)
- Red Berry Pick (2)
- Frosted Eucalyptus Pick (1)
- Astilbe Pick (1)
- Wired Edge Burlap Ribbon (2.5″)
- Large Reindeer Ornament
- Hot Glue Gun
- Scissors
- Floral Wire
- Wire Cutters
2. Easy & Cheap DIY Snow Globes
Snow globes are a Christmas décor staple! Create your own cheap and easy DIY snow globe and you can put whatever you want in it. How fun!
Supplies needed:
- Plastic or glass containers
- Glitter
- Glycerin
- Figurines
- Acrylic paint or spray paint
- Waterproof adhesive
3. DIY Vintage Christmas Ornaments
How cute are these little vintage DIY ornaments?! You’ll just want to keep making more and more!
Supplies Needed:
- Something to trace with
- Pencil
- Hot Glue
- String
- 2-Piece Mason Lids
- Cotton Balls
- Two-Sided Tape
- Cute Christmas Paper – Preferably For Scrapbooking
- Mini Trees
- Mini Characters
4. DIY Poinsettia Wreath
This DIY poinsettia wreath is the perfect craft to do with your kids and looks amazing in your home!
Supplies Needed:
- Colored cardstock paper
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Craft glue
- Burlap ribbon
- Pointsettia Wreath template
5. Vintage DIY Christmas Butterfly Ornament
I love these vintage DIY butterfly ornaments! The butterflies look so real!
Supplies Needed:
- Old round tuna cans
- Old dictionary pages
- Scraps of Christmas gift wrap or Christmas craft paper
- Mod podge or other paper glue
- Papercutting knife
- Compass paper cutter
- Cork tile/mat
- Insect Specimen pins
- Wire or ribbon for hanging
- Cream or white paint
6. Upcycled Christmas Wind Chime Ornament
This project is so fun because you get to upcycle and old item and make it new again!
- Six old metal spoons
- Red and cream chalk paint
- Scrap piece of wood to hang the spoons from
- Small craft bells
- Jump rings used for jewelry making or wire
- Six screw-in cup hooks
- Drill and small drill bit for drilling into metal
7. Unique Pinecone Christmas Crafts
Pinecone crafts are always a must for DIY Christmas decorations. We usually use them every year!
- Small pine cones – 10 for each pinecone Christmas tree. You will also need a pinecone petal/scale from a very large pinecone (or a piece of bark).
- Mini pinecones for pinecone Christmas crafts
- Plaster of Paris
- Tin or box that you can use as a mold for the plaster of Paris pinecone tile
- Tin for plaster of paris mold
- Plastic tub or bowl for mixing the plaster and scales for weighing the plaster
- Green spray paint
- Mini (5mm) pom pom trim
- Removable glue dots
8. DIY Wedding Invitation Ornament for Christmas
How unique is this DIY wedding invitation ornament?! Such a fun idea!
- Wedding invitation of average weight cardstock
- A pencil
- A ruler
- Scissors
- Clear plastic ornaments
- Ribbon
9. DIY Snow Ski Ornaments
Homemade ornaments are always the best. This DIY snow ski ornament is perfect to do with your kids and you’ll treasure the memory for years to come!
Supplies Needed:
- 2 popsicle sticks
- 2 bamboo skewers
- Felt
- Craft Paint
- Paint Brushes (not pictured)
- String
- Scissors
- Hot Glue Gun
10. Pinecone Heart Ornament
These pinecone heart ornaments give an earthy feel to your Christmas décor and look great anywhere!
Supplies Needed:
- pinecones
- old magazine or newspaper
- hot glue gun + glue sticks
- burlap by the yard
- sharpie
- scissor
- big jump rings
11. Egg Carton Craft for Christmas
I love the idea of using egg cartons for crafts! Recycling at it’s best and turns out so cute!
Supplies Needed:
- egg carton
- scissors and/or a craft knife
- acrylic paint (you can also use tempera) – two colors
- a brush
- white/grey yarn (or faux fur)
- one light pink pom-pom
- a hot glue gun + glue sticks
- stuffing (optional – toy stuffing, rice, beads, small stones, fabric scraps, etc.)
- felt for legs and arms (optional)
- comb (optional)
12. Homemade Cinnamon Ornaments
This homemade ornament is so cute and only have a few simple ingredients!
Supplies Needed:
- 1 Cup Cinnamon
- 1 Cup Applesauce
- Cookie Cutters
- Ribbon
13. Book Craft Christmas Ornament
If you love books, this DIY Christmas decoration is for you!
Supplies Needed:
- Wooden heart hanging shapes
- Pages of an old book
- Mod Podge
- Sparkle Mod Podge
- Star table confetti
- Tiny Christmassy motif
- Ribbon or twine to hang
- A paintbrush
- Scissors and/or a craft knife
14. Pom Pom Tassel Spool Upcycle Christmas Ornaments
This little project is so cute and who doesn’t love pom-poms? Another great decoration to make with kids!
Supplies Needed:
- Wool or yarn scraps to make your pom-poms and tassels
- Cotton reels / thread spools
- Scraps of patterned paper
- Beads and buttons
- Glue, scissors, needle
15. Winter Greenery Embroidery Hoop Wreath
Embroidery hoops make prefect decorations! Adding winter greenery makes it perfect for Christmas!
Supplies Needed:
- embroidery hoops of various sizes
- red and white twine
- faux winter greenery
- thin brown twine
- scrap burlap / thin burlap ribbon
- scissors
- wirecutter
16. Candy Pompom Garland
Garlands are a Christmas must-have! Make your own and use it to decorate your home for the holidays!
Supplies Needed:
- 24 pack of 3x3x1 in Foam Disks
- 2 Bags of 100 Assorted 2 in Pompoms
- Serrated Saw or Knife
- Neon Acrylic Paint Set
- Needle and Thread
- Awl or Similar Tool
17. Driftwood Christmas Tree
A rustic twist on a class Christmas tree – This driftwood Christmas tree is sure to impress!
Supplies Needed:
- a good collection of thicker pieces of driftwood in various lengths
- a long rod for the center of the tree
- a strong base to hold up your creation
- a drill *with a drill bit* that’s a touch larger than the diameter of the center rod
18. Wine Cork Crafts: Sparkling Star Decor
Are you a wine drinker? Save your corks and make this gorgeous sparkling star!
Supplies Needed:
- x103 wine corks
- Glue Gun and a good amount of clear glue sticks
- Acrylic Paint, white
- Mod Podge – matte finish
- Loose Glitter
- Paintbrush
19. Christmas Wreath With Metallic Accents
Supplies Needed:
- A faux pine wreath
- Pinecones
- mini wood stars
- Metallic paint in brown and pearl white
- Ribbon
- Vintage sculpture of a harp playing cherub (similar)
- Glue
20. “Bleached” Pinecones Without Bleach
Supplies Needed:
- Pinecones
- Off-white chalk paint
- Water
- Latex (or similar) gloves (2-3 pairs)
- Plastic or disposable container (I used an empty container of peaches)
- Stick to stir
- Newspaper
- Parchment paper
21. Christmas Gnome DIY
Supplies Needed:
- Upcycled Pill Bottles
- Wool Felt – 2 colors
- Mongolian or Long Pile Faux Fur
- Nose Knobs
- Hot glue gun (and glue sticks)
- Ribbon – Optional if you want to make them into an ornament.
22. Super Easy Christmas Tree Crafts
Supplies Needed:
- Disposable plates
- Paper towel
- Storage baskets
- Wax Free Paper Cones
- Green Craft paint
- Paint Sponges
- Adhesive gems
- Adhesive stars
- String for hanging
- Craft Needles
23. Pinecone Star
Supplies Needed:
- Wood boards/pallet planks
- Stain
- Chalk paint(optional)
- Wood glue
- Clamps if you’re using thicker wood like pallet planks
- Sanding sponge medium grit
- Natural pinecones
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
24. Wooden Vase Holder
Supplies Needed:
- Wooden vase holder
- Fake snow
- 4 battery operated LED light strings
- pinecones
- fresh/faux pine branches
- Pruning shears
25. DIY Egg Ornaments
Supplies Needed:
- Eggs
- Egg Blowing Kit (here’s another option for an egg blowing kit if the original is unavailable)
- Mod Podge
- Foam Brush
- Glitter
- Stickers (cut-outs from magazine, etc)
- Ribbon
- Ornament Hangers
- Hot Glue Gun
- Glue Sticks
- Sequins
26. Mitten Ornament
Supplies Needed:
- two scraps of red fabric per one mitten
- a bit of a neutral solid in white or cream for the cuff
- 7″ – 10″ embroidery thread or twine for hanging
- poly-fill
- matching thread, sewing machine, scissors, needle, iron
- Free mitten template in 3 sizes
27. No-Glue DIY Bauble Christmas Wreath
Supplies Needed:
- a foam ring
- a hot glue gun
- Christmas baubles
28. Simple Yarn Christmas Wreath
Supplies Needed:
- White Yarn
- Straw Wreath Form
- Small Christmas Bottle Brush Trees
- Hot Glue (optional)
29. DIY Christmas Wine Glass Candle Holder
Supplies Needed:
- Wine Glass
- Green Flocked Bottle Brush Tree
- Iridescent Faux Snow
- Batting
- Wood Slice
- White Chalk Paint
30. DIY Black, Gold + White Frame Christmas Tree Ornaments
Supplies Needed:
- Small black frames
- Ribbon
- Monogrammed cards
- Gold sparkle scrapbook paper
- Heart paper punch
31. DIY Christmas Mason Jar Lid Scrabble Ornaments
Supplies Needed:
- Quarter Fabric Sheets (in Christmas print of choice)
- Mason Jar Canning Lids
- String or Yarn
- Scissors
- Hot Glue Gun + Sticks
- Scrabble Tiles
I hope you enjoyed these DIY Christmas decorations! Which one will you try?!
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Claire
Friday 27th of November 2020
A great collection of Christmas ornament ideas. Thanks for including my tuna can butterflies.
Jes Lyn
Friday 27th of November 2020
You're welcome! So many great ideas!