12 DIY Christmas Ornament Crafts You Can Craft Ahead Of Time
Christmas Crafting Countdown: A Dozen DIY Ornaments to Make in Advance
With these 12 DIY Christmas Ornament Crafts You Can Craft Ahead Of Time, you can eliminate the last-minute rush and stress that often come with holiday preparations.
Imagine having a collection of beautiful ornaments ready to hang on your tree without the desperate search for the perfect store-bought ones.
DIY holiday ornaments are not only a fun and creative way to get into the festive spirit, but they also make for fantastic decorations to adorn your tree or give as heartfelt gifts. And because they can be easily prepared before Christmastime, they allow you to relax and enjoy the holiday season stress-free.
Plus, they give you the opportunity to create lasting memories with friends and family. You can gather your loved ones and spend quality time together crafting unique ornaments.
Whether you’re making traditional baubles, rustic wooden ornaments, or elegant glass balls, the process becomes a cherished tradition that everyone can look forward to each year.
Another thing I love about these handmade Christmas ornaments is that you have complete creative control when you make them.
It’s easy to tailor your ornaments to match your home decor, your family’s personality, or even the current holiday theme. You can add names, dates, or special messages to make your ornaments truly one-of-a-kind.
Below, you’ll find a dozen tutorials, offering you wonderful ideas on how to make unique and personalized Christmas tree ornaments.
From adorable kid-friendly designs to intricate elegant styles, this roundup has something for you whatever your needs may be.
If you’re looking for last-minute Christmas decorations that won’t break the bank, there are a couple of options here to consider. With a few basic supplies like clear glass ornaments, paints, glitter, and ribbon, you can create stunning decorations in about 5 to 10 minutes!
Then if you’d like to involve the kids with this exciting ornament-making, I included tutorials such as the unicorn horn, yarn nativity, and fingerprint-painted ornaments that are very easy and quick to do. Kids of all ages (with adult supervision) can enjoy and accomplish these simple crafts.
All in all, DIY Christmas ornament crafts that you can make ahead of time are a delightful way to infuse your holiday season with creativity, warmth, and a touch of personalization.
So browse through the list below, gather your crafting supplies, invite friends and family over, and start a new tradition that will add joy and magic to your holiday celebrations.
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Check Out The Exciting DIY Holiday Ornament Tutorials Below
DIY Christmas ornament crafts are ideal for igniting your creativity during the holidays. They help keep the creative juice flowing and set up your home for the upcoming festivities in a quick, effortless way.
If you’d like to jump on a crafting journey to prepare for the holiday season in advance, this list is made just for you! I’ve handpicked 12 of the most delightful ornament tutorials to help you get a head start on your Christmas ornament projects.
Each craft is shown with a helpful description, providing details on the materials required, estimated completion time, ornament size, and tutorial format. This makes it a breeze to select the perfect ornament craft that suits your preferences and style.
When you’re ready to dive into a project and want to access the full tutorial, simply click the pink button below the description of your chosen craft to be directed to the designer’s page.
I hope this compilation of DIY Christmas ornament crafts has been a valuable resource as you begin your creative holiday preparations.
Also, feel free to share your thoughts and experiences with these crafts by leaving a comment on the talented designers’ pages, or spreading the holiday spirit by sharing this post with our fellow DIY enthusiasts.
Happy crafting and Merry Christmas!
Handmade DIY Christmas Tree Decoration Ideas
Check out this photo tutorial showcasing four Christmas tree decorations, each with its own unique style and method of creation.
Designer: Melanie of Melanie Lissack Interiors
Materials Used:
- Fillable glass bauble
- Artificial Snow
- Dried Floral Foam
- Dried Flowers
- Knife and Scissors
- Urchin shells
- Ribbon
- Pearl string
- Small 15mm button
- Mini glue gun and glue sticks
- Dried orange slices
- Other dried decorations such as cinnamon sticks, fir cones, and peppercorns
- Raffia
- Cutting mat or chopping board
- Craft punch
- Decorative Twine
- Multipack of colored card
Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Small – Medium
Format: Written
Easy Fingerprint Christmas Ornaments
Here’s a fun, easy DIY activity that kids of all ages can enjoy – creating fingerprint-designed ornaments!
Designer: Marina of Mommy Snippets
Materials Used:
- Acrylic paint
- Sharpie marker
- Wood slices
- Hot Glue Gun
- Wet Wipes
Completion Time: approx. 5 – 15 minutes
Size: Small
Format: Written
DIY Yarn Wrapped Nativity Christmas Ornament
Celebrate the holiday with this meaningful nativity Christmas ornament made with colorful yarns.
Designer: Amanda of Big Family Blessings
Materials Used:
- Craft sticks
- Yarn
- Scissors
- Hot glue or craft glue
Completion Time: approx. 10 – 15 minutes
Size: Medium
Format: Written
DIY Embroidery Hoop Christmas Ornaments
Add a touch of rustic charm to your holiday decor with these chic embroidery hoop ornaments.
Designer: Amy of More Like Grace
Materials Used:
- Embroidery hoops
- Black paint/dark brown stain
- Paintbrush/rag
- Scrapbook papers
- Ribbon and/or twine
- Holiday greenery
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Hot glue gun
Completion Time: approx. 15 – 20 minutes
Size: Small – Medium
Format: Written
Napkin Ornament
This DIY ornament tutorial features an easy and beautiful design created with a napkin.
Designer: Sammie of Down Redbud Drive
Materials Used:
- Wood Slice Ornaments
- Paper Napkins
- Mod Podge
- Scissors
- Paintbrush
Completion Time: approx. 5 minutes
Size: Medium
Format: Written + Video
Snowflake Christmas Ornament
Get in on the popular trend of using clear Christmas ornaments with this delicate and incredibly simple snowflake-themed craft.
Designer: Laura of Little Yellow Wheel Barrow
Materials Used:
- Ribbon
- Clear Glitter Sparkling Crystals
- Clear Glass Disc Ornaments
- Snow Confetti
- Snowflake Embroidery Lace Applique
Completion Time: 5 minutes
Size: Medium
Format: Written
Glitter Unicorn Horn Christmas Ornaments
This unicorn ornament, with its sparkling and eye-catching design, is likely to be a hit among the kids!
Designer: Kimberly Coffin of Sweet Red Poppy
Materials Used:
- Black Vinyl
- Polycrylic
- Gold Glitter Faux Leather
- Chunky Glitter
- Large Clear Ornaments
- Sculpey Clay
- Park Lane Pink Paper
- Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
- White Felt
- Cricut machine
- Cricut Cut Files (available inside the tutorial)
Completion Time: approx. 20 – 30 mins
Size: Medium
Format: Written + Video
Glitter Ornaments
Make a delightful Christmas ornament with this quick and fun DIY project that takes just about 5 minutes to complete!
Designer: Julie of My Busy Beehive
Materials Used:
- Floor wax
- Funnel
- Glitter
- Ribbon
- Vinyl
- Light bulb-shaped ornaments
Completion Time: approx. 5 minutes
Size: Small
Format: Written
Easy Marbled Christmas Ornament
If you’re into modern, contemporary Christmas ornaments, you must try this DIY marbled bauble.
Designer: Erica of Designing Vibes
Materials Used:
- Plain white Christmas tree ornaments
- Nail polish
- Bowl / Pan (preferably disposable)
- Warm water
- Ornament hooks
- Disposable gloves (optional)
Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Medium
Format: Written + Video
Christmas Light Ornament
An enjoyable Christmas craft for kids featuring cute pompoms and holiday lights design.
Designer: Chelsey of Buggy and Buddy
Materials Used:
- Plastic bulb ornaments
- Pom poms
- Oil-based markers
Completion Time: approx. 5 – 10 minutes
Size: Medium
Format: Written
Wood Bead Wreath Ornaments
This bead wreath ornament requires only 3 materials and offers a quick, effortlessly elegant touch to any space.
Designer: Emily Hunsaker of Hunny I’m Home DIY
Materials Used:
- Floral wire
- Wood beads
- Ribbon
- Scissors
Completion Time: 15 minutes
Size: Medium
Format: Written
Homemade Cinnamon Ornaments
These cinnamon ornaments are one of those rare crafts that look and smell good. Click the link below to see the full tutorial!
Designer: Kierste Wade of Old Salt Farm
Materials Used:
- Applesauce
- Cinnamon
- Cookie cutters
- Drinking straw
- Ribbon, twine, or jute
Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Medium
Format: Written
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