25 GREAT DIY Christmas ornaments ideas…

Christmas is RIGHT around the corner! Yep, we’re coming down to the wire, and since there’s not enough time to even have Amazon Prime deliver gifts in time for the big day, how about some DIY Christmas ornaments for gift giving…or even just to work off some of that crazy excited energy the kids all have right about now?

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1. Mud Cloth Ornaments thebeautydojo.com

These are over the top adorable, right?!

This is such a cute idea for ornaments. So modern!

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2. Hot Chocolate Ornament Favours thepartygirl.ca

This is a PERFECT last minute gift idea! PLUS, there is a free printable gift tag included for the ornament 🙂

This is such a great last minute gift idea! So cute and festive.

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3. Felt Christmas Tree Ornaments buddlycrafts.com

Aren’t these perfectly plump, colorful little trees too much?! I adore them.

4. DIY Agate Slice Ornaments abubblylife.com

Gotta be honest. I had never heard of an agate slice before I stumbled on this craft. I love the colors.

These are so cute and modern. My sister would love how they catch the light on the trees!

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5. Melted Crayon DIY Christmas Ornaments – us!

These are pretty darn colorful and cool, if I do say so myself 😉

6. DIY Embossed Birch Branch Slice Ornaments sustainmycrafthabit.com

And what do we have here? YUP. More glitter. You can’t avoid it round the holidays, friends. Give it up for a new year’s resolution in a couple weeks.

7. DIY Birch Wood Slice Ornament With Wood Burned Design danslelakehouse.com

I love using a woodburning tool, but I think that she was SUPER smart to stick with a simple, classic design on these ornaments. I’ve tried fancy ones, and they end up looking like a kindergartener had control of the wheel.

8. DIY Color Blocked Instagram Ornaments thecraftedlife.com

How’s this for a super fun hipster gift? Print out some of your fave instagram posts from the past year and get to work!

9. Cute Pine Cone Penguin Ornament Craft hellowonderful.co

Stop the presses. Is this not the cutest little wintery scene-o-crafty-ornaments EVER?!

10. Sweater DIY Christmas Ornaments designertrapped.com

Super quick, super easy, super inexpensive. It’s a trifecta.

11. Hand Stamped Clay Ornaments erinspain.com

These clay ornaments are such a classic. I really want to try some with my kids this season.

I love the stamped look of the clay ornaments. They look like copper!

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12. Cinnamon Salt Dough Gingerbread Men treasureinanearthenvessel.blogspot.com

I LOVED reading this blogger’s post about making these DIY salt dough gingerbread ornaments with her grandchildren. It left me with the warm feeling. I haven’t tried salt dough ornaments with my kids, and I LOVED doing them as a child, so this is HIGH on our ornament priority list!

These gingerbread ornaments are making me hungry! I love how adorable they are!

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13. DIY Wooden Bead Star nalleshouse.com

I love the natural look of this little beaded beauty, don’t you?

14. “Mason Jar” tree ornament simplyciani.blogspot.com

I almost didn’t click on this ornament because I was thinking, “come on, mason jars are WAY too big for an ornament,” but she’s smart…she knew this, so she used BABY FOOD JARS! Stroke of genius, no?

This ornament looks like a snow globe and I love the use of the jar!

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15. Cat Embroidery Hoop Christmas Ornaments polkadotchair.com

And these would be so cute for ANY pet!

My cat would love if I made an ornament for her just like this. I love the personal touch!

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16. DIY Marbled Ornaments sugarandcharm.com

These are precious! They remind me of Easter eggs 🙂

The marbled look of these ornament would make any tree seem more modern and festive. I could use them outside the holiday season too!

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17. Butterfly DIY Christmas Ornaments themagiconions.com

These are so fun and different. I don’t think I’ve ever seen any ornaments quite like them.

I love this butterfly ball ornament. I could use this for my bird feeder outside when the holidays are over!

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18. Camping Ornaments kellehampton.com

These may in fact be the cutest DIY ornaments known to man. I am going to make these for Sweet Cheeks’ little tree in his room next year. ADORABLE!!!!

These camping ornaments would be great on a tree next to a roaring fire. I can almost taste the amores!

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19. Rustic Wood Decoupage Ornament Tutorial tikkido.com

Styled here as a gift tag (another great idea), these decoupage ornaments are GENIUS!!

Decoupage is so popular right now. This is a great way to present a great gift!

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20. Handprint Ornaments us

We make different handprint ornaments each year, and they are my all time favorite ones. So much meaning in a tiny glass ball (or plastic if ornaments tend to break at your house like they do here).