Discover over 75 easy homemade Christmas ornament ideas that are perfect for both adults and kids.

The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to fill your home with festive cheer than by creating your very own handmade Christmas ornaments?

Whether you’re an adult looking for a creative outlet or a parent seeking a fun family activity, we’ve got you covered.

In this blog post, you’ll discover over 75 easy homemade Christmas ornament ideas that are perfect for both adults and kids.

These DIY ornaments will not only add a personal touch to your holiday decor but also create lasting memories in the process.

As you may know, we love the creative process and I came across this the other day on Instagram, I’d love to share with you.

When we are doing something with our hands whether it’s cooking or gardening or crafting that the happy chemicals are released in our brain.

There’s something called the effort driven reward cycle in our brain and literally our hands trigger feel good chemicals.

We are literally wired to move our hands, doing something productive, not pushing buttons or tapping the remote.

But doing, making, creating, give us feel good chemicals, which I think we’re often missing when everything is just a tap or the push of a button.

So, grab your crafting supplies and let’s get started with the effort driven reward cycle with holiday creativity!

DIY Photo Ornaments

Creating DIY photo Christmas ornaments is a wonderful way to add a personal and sentimental touch to your holiday decorations.

Personalized vintage photo ornaments on tiles tied with a red ribbon.

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These ornaments allow you to showcase cherished memories and create lasting keepsakes for years to come.

Whether you’re giving them as gifts or adorning your own tree, DIY photo Christmas ornaments are a heartfelt and creative way to celebrate the holiday season.

Handmade photo Christmas ornament in an embroidery hoop with a voice recorder for a personal message.

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Homemade Vintage Style Christmas Ornaments

Homemade vintage style Christmas ornaments transport us back to the holiday traditions of yesteryears, clearly evoking a sense of nostalgia and timeless charm.

Dried orange slice ornaments with cranberries on a flocked Christmas tree for an old fashion, vintage style Christmas.

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Crafting these ornaments allows us to recreate the classic elegance of bygone eras right in our own homes.

Homemade Christmas ornament created to look like jadite with paint.

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Don’t you love these faux jadeite ornaments?

DIY Steampunk nutcracker ornament for the Christmas tree.

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With a liking for the old-fashioned, you can fashion ornaments from various materials such as paper, fabric, or even repurpose vintage trinkets.

Old book pages are used to create unique Christmas ornaments in various shapes such as starburst, balls, scrolls and birds.

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Think delicate lace, aged sheet music, book pages . . .

Unique handmade Christmas ornaments made from vintage doorplates and grandma's costume jewelry.

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or heirloom brooches to infuse a touch of vintage charm.

Handmade tinsel wreath ornament with blue balls hanging on a green Christmas tree.

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A bit of tinsel and beads give a nod back to 50’s or 60’s.

Vintage Christmas image is decoupaged on a wooden circle, strung with cord and hanging on a flocked Christmas tree.

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Add a hint of patina, distressing, and muted hues for that authentic vintage look.

Vintage Santa image printed on old book pages and decoupaged to a Christmas ball ornament.

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Whether you’re replicating your family’s treasured decorations . . .

Easy handmade Christmas ornaments made with cameo embellishments on black plastic ornaments, tied with a rose pink satin ribbon.

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or embarking on a journey of vintage-inspired creativity,

Homemade Christmas ornament made with embroidery hoop, sheet music and a bottle brush tree.

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these homemade ornaments are a sentimental tribute to the enduring spirit of the holiday season.

DIY Christmas topper, vintage image decoupaged on a star shape and embellished with silver tinsel and star anise.

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Ornaments Made with Pinecones

Homemade Christmas ornaments crafted from pinecones are a delightful way to infuse the natural beauty of the outdoors into your holiday decor.

Simple pinecone ornament embellished with paint, glitter and ribbon.

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Gathered from the forest or your own garden, pinecones provide the perfect canvas for creating unique and rustic ornaments.

Handmade Pinecone Gnome Christmas ornaments.

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With a bit of creativity and some crafting materials, you can transform them into adorable Christmas decor.


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Elegant Homemade Christmas Ornaments

Handmade Christmas ornaments with an elegant feel offer a touch of opulence to your festive decor.

Upcycle old ornaments with gold leaf.

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Using fine materials like glass, luxurious fabrics like velvet, and metallics like silver and gold leaf are simple ways to add a refined look to your Christmas decor.

Embellish clear glass balls with black glitter and rhinestone embellishements.

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Adorned ornaments with intricate designs, rhinestones . . .

Embellish blue store bought Christmas ornaments with glitter and ribbon.

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and glitter accents catch and reflect the glow of your holiday lights.

Give old ornaments a makeover with velvet fabric.

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Each one becomes a small work of art, making your holiday decor a true reflection of your style and taste.

Pretty blue and gold leaf Christmas ornament.

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Elegant handmade Christmas ornaments elevate the season and create an atmosphere of pure enchantment in your home.

Easy Handmade silver leaf Christmas ornament

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Melted Crayon Ornament

For a more playful homemade Christmas ornament idea that I’m sure the kids will love, try making these festive melted crayon baubles.

Handmade Christmas ornaments made with melted crayons in traditional red, green and white, pink and purple.

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Handmade Dough Christmas Ornaments

Christmas ornaments made from dough are a charming and classic addition to your holiday decorations.

DIY Salt Dough Christmas ornaments with maple and ginger, tied with a brown velvet ribbon.

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You can make salt dough ornaments, cinnamon ornaments, or other dough varieties, all of which can be shaped, textured, and decorated to suit your creative vision.

Simple Salt Dough Christmas ornaments painted to look like gingerbread men and cookies.

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This simple yet versatile crafting medium allows you to create delightful and personalized ornaments with ease.

Star shaped Cinnamon and applesauce Christmas ornament embellished with raffia.

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These ornaments offer a hands-on, family-friendly activity, making them perfect for getting children involved in the holiday preparations.

Once shaped and dried, you can paint, glaze, or embellish them to your heart’s content.

Whether you choose to create traditional shapes, handprints, or custom designs, dough ornaments carry a sentimental value that makes them a cherished part of your annual holiday traditions.

They exude a cozy, homemade charm that brings warmth and nostalgia to your Christmas tree, making every season a bit more special.

Ornaments Made with Recycled Materials

Homemade Christmas ornaments crafted from recycled materials are a wonderful way to celebrate the season while promoting sustainability and creativity.

By giving new life to discarded items, these ornaments take on a unique, eco-friendly character that’s both charming and responsible.

Handmade snowflake Christmas ornament made with toilet paper rolls.

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From repurposed toilet paper rolls to spools, maps and stamps, the possibilities are endless.

Handmade Christmas ornament made with old spools, maps, buttons and beads.

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Creating these ornaments not only reduces waste but also allows you to infuse your holiday decor with a bit of creativity.

Starburst Christmas ornament made from toilet paper roll.

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As you transform these materials into festive treasures, you’ll find that each piece tells a story of conservation and craftsmanship.

Handmade Christmas ornament made with cardboard box and old stamps.

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Crafting with recycled materials showcases that you can bring the magic of Christmas into your home while caring for the environment.

Embellished Glass Christmas Balls

Decorating glass Christmas ball ornaments is a timeless holiday tradition that adds a touch of elegance and personalization to your tree.

Decorate glass Christmas ball ornaments with Unicorn Spit and gold paint.

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These clear canvases provide endless opportunities for creativity, from filling them with vibrant paints to adding intricate designs with glitter, beads, and ribbon.

Decorate Glass Christmas ball ornaments with dried flowers.

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The transparent nature of glass balls allows you to showcase a glimpse of the holiday magic within,

Decorate Glass Ball Ornaments with gold and green paint.

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clearly making them an ideal medium for crafting unique keepsakes.

6 different ways to decorate Christmas glass ornaments with paint, velvet, glossy, glitter, flour, matte.

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In fact, one of the easiest ways to update old ornaments is with paint.

Handmade Christmas ornament ideas transforming old dated ornaments with layers or tan and white paint.

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Whether you’re a novice or an experienced crafter,

Dry brush embossed ornament with red  paint for a unique look.

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the process of adorning glass ornaments is both satisfying and therapeutic.

Simple DIY Silver Christmas ornaments three ways.

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It’s an opportunity to express your artistic flair,

Fill a glass globe ornament with mini bottle brush trees and faux snow.

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and create one-of-a-kind ornaments that reflect your holiday style.

Handmade Christmas ornaments with vinyl Christmas words, greenery, berries and ribbon.

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Making your Christmas tree a true showcase of your creativity and festive spirit.

DIY Clay Christmas Ornaments

Homemade Christmas ornaments crafted from clay offer a delightful blend of artistic expression and nostalgia.

Handmade Christmas Ornaments stenciled with Chalk Couture transfers and red and green paste.

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Working with clay allows you to shape and mold ornaments to your heart’s content, whether you opt for traditional holiday shapes or let your imagination run wild with custom designs.

Certainly, the tactile nature of clay offers a hands-on crafting experience that is perfect for all ages, making it a wonderful family activity.

Scented DIY Clay Christmas ornaments in star shapes hanging from a wood shelf decorated with a Christmas village.

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Once the clay ornaments are shaped and dried, you can decorate them with paint, glitter, and other embellishments.

Or infuse them with holiday scents like Lemons Lavender and Laundry did with her star ornaments.

Homemade Christmas ornaments made with air dry clay and stamps, embellished with wood beads.

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Whether you create delicate, hand-painted porcelain ornaments or whimsical salt dough figurines, these clay ornaments become cherished keepsakes, each bearing the heart and soul of the creator.

Stamped clay ornament in a snowflake pattern painted silver and hung on the tree with silver ribbon.

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They bring a touch of tradition, creativity, and a personal connection to your Christmas tree, making the holiday season all the more special.

Fabric Homemade Christmas Ornaments

DIY Christmas ornaments using fabric are a delightful way to add warmth and texture to your holiday decorations.

Homemade reindeer gnome Christmas ornament made with wood reindeer shape, red fleece, faux fur.

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Fabric ornaments offer a world of possibilities, from traditional quilted designs to whimsical figures.

Homemade Christmas ornaments made with homespun fabric and tied with jute and a tag.

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Fabric ornaments often carry a cozy and homespun charm, evoking a sense of nostalgia and comfort.

Stitched snowflake ornament on linen fabric and embellished with a red button and red stitching and ribbon.

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Whether you’re a seasoned seamstress or a novice with a needle and thread, crafting with fabric allows you to personalize your ornaments with embroidered details, appliqués, and other embellishments.

Simple fabric ornament with a canning ring.

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These handmade fabric ornaments can become treasured heirlooms, representing the care and creativity you put into your holiday decor, making your Christmas tree a unique reflection of your festive spirit.

Macramé Christmas Ornament

Creating handmade Christmas ornaments with macramé is a unique and stylish way to infuse a touch of bohemian charm into your holiday decor.

DIY Macramé beard gnome Christmas ornament.

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By using knots and cord you can craft beautiful or whimsical ornaments that capture your personality.

Homemade Felt Ornaments

Handmade Christmas ornaments made from felt add a touch of coziness and creativity to your holiday decorations.

Homemade Felt Partridge in a Pear Tree Christmas Ornament.

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Working with this versatile and soft fabric allows you to create a wide range of charming ornaments, from whimsical felt animals to intricate cut-out designs.

Easy Homemade Felt Santa Boot Christmas ornaments with a ribbon hanger.

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Felt is easy to work with, making it an excellent choice for crafting with children, as well as adults.

Easy felt ribbon ornament hung on a green Christmas tree.

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Whether you’re stitching, gluing, or combining colors and textures, felt ornaments can be personalized with embroidered details, beads, and other embellishments.

Homemade faux leather and felt candle Christmas ornament.

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These homemade felt ornaments exude a cozy, homespun charm that adds a heartwarming touch to your holiday decor, transforming your Christmas tree into a canvas of imagination and craftsmanship.

Ornaments Made with Pom Poms & Buttons

Crafting homemade Christmas ornaments with pom-poms and buttons is a playful and colorful way to add a touch of whimsy to your holiday decor.

Easy DIY monogram pom pom Christmas ornaments.

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Aren’t these pom pom monogram ornaments adorable?!

Homemade mini button Christmas tree ornaments in shades of green and red.

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And the button tree ornaments are just so charming, making your tree a festive and fun centerpiece for the holiday season.

Keepsake Ornaments

Homemade keepsake Christmas ornaments hold a special place in our holiday traditions, capturing the essence of cherished memories and significant life events.

Homemade keepsake Christmas ornament with "thumbprint" strand of lights painted on glass ornament with year.

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Crafting these ornaments is not just a creative endeavor but a sentimental journey.

They can be personalized to mark milestones like a baby’s first Christmas, a new home, or a special vacation.

For instance, this thumbprint ornament is just too precious.

Keepsake personaized Christmas ornament, clear glass ball with custom lettering.

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Whether you’re using photos, handprints, or meaningful mementos, each keepsake ornament becomes a precious reminder of moments that have touched our hearts.

Keepsake ball ornament covered with map paper and a tag.

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As the years go by, these ornaments become treasured heirlooms, passed down through generations, making them a beautiful and enduring expression of love and the magic of the holiday season.

Wooden Homemade Christmas Ornaments

Now let’s take a look at handmade Christmas ornaments using wood.

Wooden circle Joy to the World Homemade Christmas ornament

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Precut wood shapes made it easy to craft one of kind ornaments with a more rustic or homey feel.

DIY 3D Wood Snowflake Christmas Ornament.

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If working with wood seems a little intimidating then take a look at this snowflake.

It’s constructed with balsa wood which can be cut with hand cutters, in fact it’s easier than you think.

Small wood frame stained from with the background painted white, stenciled with Christmas countdown and changeable numbers.

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I think this countdown ornament is so cute, in addition it’s simple to make using a small wood plaque.

Believe Christmas word on a piece of white painted wood, strung with jute.

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The texture, warmth, and versatility of wood make it a favorite medium for crafting unique and timeless ornaments.

Wooden bead in graduating sizes strung on a cord Christmas ornament.

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And what could be easier than a graduated bead ornament for a DIY farmhouse Christmas ornament.

Star and round wooden shapes painted blue with zodiac signs painted in white for a unique Homemade Christmas ornament idea.

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Whether you’re painting, staining, or embellishing with wood-burning, these handmade ornaments can be personalized to match your holiday decor or represent personal interests.

Cheap Dollar Tree Jenga pieces glued together, painted red and embellished with white Christmas words.

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So, try you hand at one of these festive Christmas ornaments using wood as its base.

Wooden Christmas ornament with red and black buffalo plaid with the word "bright" in white with a gold glitter rim.

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Paper Christmas Ornaments

Homemade paper ornaments allows your creativity to flow while making it affordable too.

Handcrafted kraft paper ball Christmas ornament hanging on tree.

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Crafting paper ornaments can take on a variety of shapes, from delicate origami stars to simple paper globes.

DIY 3D paper ornaments with ribbon tassels.

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Working with paper is perfect for both kids and adults to engage in a hands-on, family-friendly craft, making it a perfect holiday activity.

Chipboard snowflake laced with yarn and hung on a flocked tree.

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Paper ornaments carry a special charm, incorporating the spirit of creativity while celebrating the joy of the season.

Cinnamon Stick Christmas Ornaments

Christmas ornaments made from cinnamon sticks not only are fun to craft with, but also fill your home with a warm, festive scent.

Easy DIY cinnamon stick tree ornament with red knotted ribbon.

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The natural fragrance of cinnamon enhances the holiday atmosphere, creating a cozy ambiance.

Simple triangle cinnamon stick Christmas ornament embellished with greenery and red and white bakers twine.

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Cinnamon stick ornaments are a unique and sensory addition to your tree, invoking the nostalgic scents of the season while adding a touch of rustic elegance to your festive celebrations.

Simple cinnamon stick triangle with a nativity scene.

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Crafting with cinnamon sticks is simple yet rewarding – you can use them to create charming nativity ornaments, adorable trees, or even rustic wreath ornament.

Unique Christmas Ornament Ideas

Get ready to be in awe at these clever handmade Christmas ornament ideas!

Unique homemade Christmas ornament with a faux mocha Frappunccino.

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Mocha Frappuccino anyone?

Easy handmade plaid duct tape Christmas ornament hung at Christmas tree.

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Or get fancy with duct tape!

Simple mini battery operated tea light Christmas ornament.

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Add a glow to your tree with a mini tea light.

DIY miniature snow globe ornament with a bottlebrush tree.

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And this adorable snow globe takes less than 5 minutes to make.

Homemade Christmas Ornaments Using Yarn

Homemade Christmas ornaments crafted with yarn offer a wonderful blend of coziness and creativity to your holiday decor.

Easy yarn wrapped Christmas ball with an ombre effect.

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This versatile and tactile material allows for a wide range of possibilities, from crafting charming yarn-wrapped ornaments to intricate crocheted or knitted designs.

RED YARN TASSEL HOMEMADE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT

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Yarn ornaments can be personalized with various colors, textures, and patterns to suit your holiday theme or reflect your personal style.

In addition, crafting with yarn is an excellent project for both children and adults, making it a perfect family-friendly activity.

The soft and cozy feel of yarn ornaments creates a comforting and inviting atmosphere, celebrating the essence of the holiday season.

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So there you have it, my friends!

Whether you’re making ornaments with cinnamon sticks, paper, yarn, or paint, it’s the love and creativity you put into each handmade creation that fills you with joy.

And your Christmas tree becomes a reflection of your creativity and the warm spirit of the season.

Don’t forget to involve your loved ones, embrace the joy of crafting, and cherish the memories you’re making along the way.

As we prepare our homes for the holidays with one of a kind handmade ornaments, we’re not just decorating; we’re crafting beautiful memories and sharing the magic of Christmas with those we hold dear.

Happy crafting and we wish you very Merry Christmas!

So tell me, what Christmas ornaments are you inspired to make with your own two hands?!

And if you’re looking for more decorating ideas for Christmas you’ll want to also see the best outdoor Christmas decorating ideas made easy.

In addition we have more ideas for Christmas with Outdoor Christmas Decorating Ideas and Festive Christmas Front Porch Ideas.

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  1. So many great ornaments! Thanks for sharing my easy vintage ornament!

    1. Michelle Dickson says:

      Thanks for allowing us to share your pretty ornament. It’s so fun to see all this inspiration in one place.

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