Deck the halls with these wonderful DIY homemade Christmas ornaments. Here is a list of over 80 ornaments, ranging from very simple that even the younger kids can make them, to more intricate and elaborate for adults who want to create something striking.
Easy angel ornaments to make
Angels are a popular theme for holiday decorations and Christmas ornaments, and this page has several great tutorials for some darling angels.
There are six different links to free knit angel ornament patterns below that make sweet Christmas ornaments for the tree or as add-ons to a Christmas package.
Don’t miss the cork angel Christmas ornament! It is very cute, and you will also find a cork snowman ornament craft idea in the list as well.
Looking for more angel ideas? Check out our angel projects page.
What are some farmhouse ornaments to make?
The citrus sliced dried ornaments have a rustic look to them, and they appear to have a stained glass appearance when hung. These ornaments look lovely on a tree or evergreen branch in the minimalist style.
There are several links to another minimalist ornament. These links direct the crafter to various free beaded Christmas ornaments that are simple yet striking. The ornaments are easy to make and the colors of beads used will determine the farmhouse effect.
Scroll down to visit the buffalo plaid Christmas ornament as well. It easily lends itself to the farmhouse look and is very popular for any Christmas decoration. The checks can be red and black or white and black for a neat minimalist appearance.
What is the significance of the bird nest DIY Christmas ornament?
The link to the easily-made Christmas ornament of a bird resting cozily in its nest has a tutorial on how to make this symbolic decoration. Growing up, everyone in our German-heritage house had a handmade Christmas ornament of a bird in a small nest that clipped on the Christmas tree.
According to German folklore, prosperity will come to a household with a bird among the branches in a nest on the family Christmas tree.
Keeping with the topic of birds, there is a link to a nice tutorial on making birdseed ornaments. These are fun and easy, and the kiddos really enjoy making them. Hang some on a tree outdoors to feed the beautiful feathery friends in the winter.
No matter what materials you prefer to work with, there is an ornament below sure to please.
Scroll down the page to see the amazing DIY holiday ornaments to make for your own tree or to gift to a friend or family member. No one will be disappointed with these easy xmas crafts.
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Here is a fun way to recycle old Christmas cards.
What's Up Fagan?
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Here is another free angel pattern to knit and add to your Christmas ornament collection.
Knitting On The Net
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In this article, you will learn how to knit a beaded Christmas ornament pattern.
Chem Knits
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Simple, knitted and beaded Christmas Ornament pattern that's created around a styrofoam ball.
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Here’s an easy and fun way to attract all sorts of different birds without the holiday season.
Conserva Mom
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This gorgeous homemade bird Christmas tree decoration will bring the natural beauty of the outside indoors.
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With this free pattern, some wood ornament blanks, buffalo check ribbon and a few other supplies you can make some farmhouse-style Christmas ornaments in a cinch.
Elle Marie Home
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With one skein of super bulky yarn, you can knit up all 4 of these textured balls in a flash. Decorating your home for the holidays has never been so easy!
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A tutorial on how to make an adorable candy cane ornaments using a spool knitter.
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How to make a Candy Cane ornament for your Christmas tree.
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This post has a simple DIY candy cane handmade Christmas ornament free pattern and tutorial.
Diary of a Quilter
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This easy holiday ornament project is a great way to recycle, upcycle, or reuse your favorite seasonal greetings into decorations
Holidappy
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Debbie McGrath at Ravelry is giving you a free Christmas knitting pattern for this lovely bell.
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Use this Jingle Bell pattern to decorate a gift or as a tree ornament.
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These super cute knitted Christmas angel ornaments will make a great addition to your Christmas decorations.
DROPS Design
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These adorable Christmas gnome ornaments are a 15-minute holiday craft. Simple craft supplies and imagination are all you need to get started.
Ruffles and Rain Boots
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A free knit angel pattern that you can knit and look loverly on the Christmas tree.
Drobiazgi Maknety
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Crochet some small Christmas Tree ornaments to hang on the tree or attach to gifts.
My Poppet Makes
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This little ornament is quick to make, can use scrap fabric and would look adorable on the tree.
Life After Laundry
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Use a sewing machine to put these together quick Christmas tree ornaments. Or hand stitch them.
Chicken Scratch NY
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Learn how to make these pretty embossed stars using air-dry clay using this step-by-step tutorial.
Gathering Beauty
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This Christmas crochet ornament is a fun and easy free pattern to make. This free crochet wreath ornament pattern will be adorable as a gift or on your tree.
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Make a Christmas ornament or Christmas decoration using inexpensive items from the Dollar Tree. Dollar Tree crafts are some of the best to make!
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Knit a heartwarming ornament for the tree with this free pattern.
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This Christmas tree ornament is super easy and simple to make with just two straight seams.
Hellow Sewing
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Add charm and beauty to your Christmas tree by making easy DIY dried citrus ornaments.
A Beautiful Mess
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This is the perfect scrap bin Christmas project. You can make these lights as a single ornament or a garland.
Kojo Designs
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Use this post and use up some fabric scraps to create beautiful fabric Christmas trees.
Scratch and Stitch
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Here is a free tutorial for fabric origami star ornaments.
U Create
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Turn strips of fabric into pretty ribbon candy for your tree.
Crafty Staci
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Bright up your Christmas tree with cute tree ornaments. To make this ornament you will learn how to use scrap fabric and strip piece the fabric together to make the strip-pieced ornament.
Watch our video tutorial and read our written instructions to learn how.
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Use this free knit pattern to knit a Fair Isle inspired Christmas Tree Ornament.
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If you’re looking for cheap and easy holiday gifts or decorations, this felt ornaments DIY is for you. All supplies can be purchased at the dollar store.
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A cute felt Christmas Tree Ornament will add a festive touch to the tree. Learn how to make a stacked Christmas Tree ornament with this tutorial.
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The tree pattern is knit in garter stitch which makes it suitable for all skill levels, even beginners.
Easy On The Tongue
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These DIY fabric ornaments are a must-sew kind of project for all sewing enthusiasts who like to give their homes that special holiday charm.
Hello Sewing
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Squeeze my cheeks and a Hershey kiss pops out of this cute ornament. Make a reindeer and one with googly eyes.
Simple Made Pretty
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Here is a tutorial on how to make cute little hooped ornaments that look like gifts.
Cotton and Joy
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These DIY glitter ornaments will sparkle on your tree and they are super easy to make.
Learn how to make it with our tutorial and step-by-step photo tutorial.
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These cute and easy gnome ornaments are made with recycled toilet paper rolls, minimal supplies and are super quick.
A Country Girls Life
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Make adorable Christmas gnome pine cone ornaments for an inexpensive holiday decorating idea.
Our Crafty Mom
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Want to make some Granny Square Crochet Ornaments? Here is a tutorial.
Julie Measures
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These mini mittens would be perfect for hanging on the tree or made into a garland.
Ravelry
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Make these cute knitted icicles to hang on the tree.
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Use this free pattern to jazz up your Christmas tree with this stunning Kaleidoscope star quilted star ornament.
Hello Sewing
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This simple knit angel is made with a knit square, bead for head, pipe cleaner and ribbon. It's a simple free how-to tutorial.
Hectanooga Patterns
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Use these little trees to decorate your home for the festive season. Knit a few to sit on bookshelves or your mantelpiece, or hang them from your tree. They don’t use much yarn and can be made in about an hour.
Love Knitting
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Llamas are incredibly popular right now. These upcycled llama ornaments are cute & easy to make with a free printable llama pattern!
The Artisan Life
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Knit up some mini stockings to use as ornaments, baby booties, a garland, a gift topper or even as part of a table setting.
Hand Occupied
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These mini, colorwork stockings are knitted flat. Numerous knitting options.
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Homemade felt Christmas decorations are cool and unique holiday decorations. Make this felt Christmas wreath with the kids to add to the tree.
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This DIY leather ornament fits right in with the modern farmhouse home decor style and is such a great budget-friendly Christmas craft!
Making Manzanita
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Sew a bunch of cute mini mittens with fleecy cuffs to hang on your tree or decorate Christmas gifts with this free sewing tutorial.
Orange Bettie
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Follow these instructions on how I made the 3? 9-patch block Christmas tree ornament.
Homemade Emily Jane
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Penny rug ornaments will brighten any Christmas tree, wreath or gift!
Here found a free Christmas ornament pattern using penny circles. It's an eco-friendly, economical project that only requires a pair of scissors, a pile of felt or wool scraps, a sharp needle and a spool of thread.Â
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With this free tutorial, you can make a pentagon star ornament.
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Learn how to make personalized ornaments using scrabble letters.
Crafty Morning
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These monogrammed Christmas ornaments are so easy to make that it’s a great project to do with kids. Plus they are inexpensive if you purchase the ornaments at the dollar store.
Organized 31
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Decorate your Christmas tree with Fabric Pinecone Ornaments using this free tutorial. They are so quick to make and no sew.
Rainy Day Mum
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Make a DIY snowman craft ornament using fuzzy gloves, ping pong balls, and a few basic craft supplies.
Growing Up Gabel
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Create a pinwheel ornament with this tutorial.
The Cottage Mama
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This pom pom ball Christmas ornament is an easy, fun Christmas ornament craft you can do with your kids this holiday season.
Mombrite
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This festive flower combines two sewing techniques - prairie points and yo-yos - to make a cute tree ornament.
Chicken Scratch NY
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Learn how to make a quilted Christmas ornament that you can hang from your tree this holiday season.
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This ornament is a mix of fabric & felt which will help use up the tiniest of scraps in your scrap bin.
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Follow this easy tutorial on how to make ribbon candy ornaments for your Christmas tree.
Purl Soho
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Salt dough ornaments are the sweetest little homemade gift and such a fun Christmas tradition!
Good Life Eats
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Check out an adorable tree ornament shaped like Santa Claus' head.
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This handmade Santa Pillow Tree ornament is too cute! It is an excellent project for a beginner.
Love to Sew
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With this tutorial, you can upcycle scrabble tiles into inspirational tree ornaments.
Sum of Their Stories
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Turn scrap fabric into stunning Christmas ornament by embellishing with glittery Cricut vinyl transfers.
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Grab your scrap bin and you can make some little quilted Christmas tree ornaments quick and easy.
Hello Sewing
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Stitch up a flurry of lacy crochet snowflakes (4 designs) and use them to decorate the tree, as a garland across the mantel, or display them in your windows.
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Knit adorable snowman to hang on the tree or just hang out around the house.
Flutterby Patch
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With this tutorial, learn how to make an easy and fun snowman ornament made from mason jar lids
The NY Melrose Family
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With a child-size white sock, you can make this cute little snowman in only a few minutes. It makes a great ornament for the Christmas tree, or as decorations to set around your house during the holidays.
Instructables
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Learn how to make an adorable and easy snowman Christmas tree ornament from fabric yo-yos and a bead kit.
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How to spool knit a snowman ornament.
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How to make a snowman tea light ornament. Light up the Christmas tree with this ADORABLE ornament.
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Learn how to make a DIY star ornament with plaid fabric and a button.
Heather Handmade
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Knit up some simple, textured stars with this free pattern to hang to adorn your home decor or Christmas tree.
by Adella Dutra at Ravelry
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With this free knit pattern, make cute little angels to decorate your home and tree.
Marianna's Lazy Daisy Days
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Angel knit in 2 pieces with a wooden bead for the head, perfect for a Christmas tree ornament or gift decoration. Free instructions in Danish and English.
By Hjorth Sisters
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These tiny little Christmas socks are so cute and are perfect for stringing on a garland or hanging on the Christmas tree.
by Summer Lee at Ravelry
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This little traditional tree is a quick block to assemble and make into a tree ornament.
Diary of a Quilter
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Want to add a rustic and yet glamorous touch to your Christmas tree? Try these twine Christmas ornaments.
Divine Lifestyle
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For these ugly sweater ornaments, you'll need sheets of craft felt, the free SVG file & a cutter along with this tutorial.
Chicken Scratch NY
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Use old or new wine corks to make a DIY wine cork angel Christmas ornament for your Christmas tree!
Growing Up Gabel
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Make snowman Christmas tree ornaments using recycled natural wine corks, paint, and fleece!
Growing Up Gabel
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These adorable little woodsy owl ornaments can be made in a matter of minutes! With farmhouse style felt fabrics and natural embellishments will fit right into your Christmas tree environment.
Love to Sew
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These tree ornaments are made from 8 graduated sizes of yo-yos. . Thread the stack from the top to the bottom, the smallest to largest, attaching a bell on the bottom.
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This yo-yo ornament is a great embellishment for a sewn tree.
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Do you have scrap Christmas fabric? Turn it into cute Christmas Tree ornaments. These ornaments can be made in three different sizes.
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This yo-yo ornament is super cute and a good way to use up fabric scraps.
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