13 Stunning Christmas Ornaments You Can Make in Under 15 Minutes
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Christmas is that time of the year when the joy and laughter rule; but let’s face it, there’s always a bit of last-minute chaos. If you’re decking the halls or decorating your tree, sometimes it can feel like looking for a needle amidst a haystack to find the perfect ornaments. Why not get out of the box and save time, money, and stress by crafting your own decorations this year? Homemade ornaments make the perfect personal touch and are keepsakes to be remembered for years.
The best part? You don’t have to have hours of free time nor be a master crafter to create something great. If you want to add a bit of magic to your holiday décor, then these 13 easy and delightful Christmas ornaments are just the thing. Get your glue gun, ribbon, and a little holiday spirit. Let’s get started!
Salt Dough Ornaments
Salt dough ornaments are a classic. All you need are flour, salt, and water to make cute star, snowflake, or heart shapes. Take the dough, roll it out, cut out shapes with cookie cutters, and bake until hardened. When cooled, paint it or even cover it in glitter. Making these ornaments especially fun for kids, and they serve as sweet keepsakes to remember holidays past.
Cinnamon Stick Bundles
Make simple cinnamon sticks rustic ornaments. Wrap three or four sticks together with twine or a festive ribbon and top with a sprig of faux holly or tiny bell. This set of ornaments looks as good as they smell, and will create a warm, cozy vibe on your tree.
Mason Jar Lid Snow Globes
Do you have any old mason jar lids lying around? Make mini snow globe ornaments out of them. Inside the lid, glue a small figurine—like a tree or a snowman, and sprinkle faux snow or glitter to complete. Put a ribbon on for hanging and you’ve got a charming, vintage-inspired decoration that will wow your guests.
Popsicle Stick Sleds
Summer popsicles aren’t the only use for popsicle sticks. Glue them together and paint them red, white, or green and you have mini sleds. Give them personality with tiny embellishments like stickers or small pom poms to add. These are simple, but remind you of nostalgic snowy winter day memories.
Scrabble Tile Words
Spell out Joy, Peace, or Noel with old Scrabble tiles and suddenly you have meaningful ornaments! Glue the tiles together, and add a ribbon for hanging. This is a great DIY for word lovers, or for anyone that just wants to do a quick and easy project.
Felt Holly Sprigs
Felt ornaments are light-weight, soft, and easy to make. Make holly leaves by cutting green felt into holly leaf shapes, and red felt berries. Attach ribbon loops and assemble into small sprigs. According to Country Living Magazine, that handmade felt ornaments are big trends in 2024 for the Christmas season.
Glitter Pinecones
Nature’s gift to holiday crafters are pinecones. Take some from your yard, clean them, and glue the tips of them. Pour some glitter over the glue for some sparkles. Tie on a ribbon, and voila! It’s a rustic chic ornament that is almost too easy to make.
Clothespin Reindeer
Glue plain wooden clothespins in a V shape to turn them into cute reindeer. Make googly eyes, add a red pom pom nose, and attach antlers to the head with pipe cleaner. These playful ornaments are a lot of fun for kids to make, and also a great way to add a bit of whimsy to your tree.
Button Wreaths
Look through your sewing kit and raid the buttons for different shades of green. Then thread them onto thin wire in a circle to make a mini wreath. A red ribbon bow will add some festive touch. Crafters wanting something simple but eye-catching will love these ornaments.
Paper Straw Stars
If you have decorative paper straws, turn them into cute stars. Glue them into star shapes, and even add glitter or small beads. Paper straw stars are lightweight, affordable and give a modern flair to traditional holiday décor.
Mini Yarn Hats
These hats are made out of yarn and toilet paper rolls and they’re just the cutest! Take the roll and cut it into small rings, wrap yarn around each ring until it’s covered. Tie the top to make it into a hat shape. As cute as they are to make, these little hats are as cozy as they come.
Cookie Cutter Ornaments
Metal cookie cutters can be repurposed as ornaments, if you fill them with colorful fabric, scrapbook paper, or photos. Glue the material securely, add ribbon and hang. This project is a great way to save memories such as you could use family photos for a personal touch.
Beaded Candy Canes
Pipe cleaners make a great base for stringing red and white beads onto and making candy cane shapes. Wrap ends, secure, and hangs on trees. Beaded candy canes are a great little project for little hands while you get other holiday prep taken care of.
Disclaimer: This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information.
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