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How to Make Ornaments

Having trouble finding the right ornaments for your style? Looking to make ornaments yourself? Take a look at our best and most popular ornament making projects to spark your creativity. Watch a video or look through a slideshow to get your next idea. Have something to say? Join the ornament making discussion board and let us know what you think.

Homemade Christmas Ornaments

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Homemade Christmas Ornaments

How to Make Ornaments

Choose your medium

Clay and plaster of Paris are the easiest mediums to use. We recommend clay, but consider whether you have the means to bake or fire it.

Choose your decoration

Select something you can mold from a round shape fairly easily - like a rabbit or a dove.

Mold a rabbit

Roll your clay into a large ball with a flattened bottom. Attach a smaller ball to the back as a tail and a medium-sized ball as the head.

Attach some details

Mold detailed shapes from clay and attach them to your ornament. Each attached part needs to be smoothed and secured to the body with water.

Bake your ornament

Place the ornament in your kitchen oven on the highest heat. This is not equal to kiln firing, but it will strengthen your decoration.

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Candles

Candles

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Centerpieces

Decorative Plates

Decorative Plates

Holiday Crafts

Holiday Crafts

Holiday Gifts

Holiday Gifts

Lanterns

Lanterns

Party Decor

Party Decor

Pet Stuff

Pet Stuff

Seasonal Decor

Seasonal Decor

Wreaths

Wreaths

Top Projects for Making Ornaments

Check out our top DIY ornament projects for helpful guidance and ideas.

Snowy Windows and Mirrors

Snowy Windows and Mirrors

Making snowy windows and mirrors is easy and inexpensive. You can see more of my crazy creations...

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Flock a Christmas Tree the Child / Pet Safe Way

Flock a Christmas Tree the Child / Pet Safe Way

I have never flocked my own Christmas tree before, but I can remember how my Granny Jo would let us...

Amanda C, Hometalk TeamAmanda C, Hometalk Team
How to Make Wood Slice Snowmen Ornaments

How to Make Wood Slice Snowmen Ornaments

It seems like everyone wants to have a rustic Christmas this year. Wood slice crafts are all the...

Cynthia - ClockworkinteriorsCynthia - Clockworkinteriors
Chocolate Candy Ornaments

Chocolate Candy Ornaments

Do you have some ugly ball ornaments laying around that need perking up? Why not make some...

Katrina WarrenKatrina Warren
Fleece Mini Stocking Hat Ornaments, Package Toppers or Garland

Fleece Mini Stocking Hat Ornaments, Package Toppers or Garland

I enjoyed making my yarn Mini Stocking Hats so much that I found a tutorial for a fleece version....

Stacy DavisStacy Davis
Make Glittery Snowball Ornaments With Glue

Make Glittery Snowball Ornaments With Glue

Now that it’s cold outside and all my flowers are done blooming, I’m looking for some lovely...

Shawna BaileyShawna Bailey
Ornament Wreath

Ornament Wreath

Hooray for more holiday treats! I am sure you have seen a good ornament wreath before, but why not...

Amanda C, Hometalk TeamAmanda C, Hometalk Team
Decorating a MINI Christmas Tree | Cute DIY Tiny Ornaments | by Fluffy

Decorating a MINI Christmas Tree | Cute DIY Tiny Ornaments | by...

Hey everyone! I bought myself a cute little tree in a pot, and I thought I should decorate it for...

Laura DogariuLaura Dogariu
Tin Can Lid Ornaments

Tin Can Lid Ornaments

The internet and pinterest are full of ideas for repurposing tin can lids. You can use them on the...

Judy ToshJudy Tosh
Christmas Choo Choo

Christmas Choo Choo

Ileen StephensIleen Stephens

Popular Slideshows for Making Ornaments

Peruse the slideshows of DIY ornament projects to get your DIY on.

16 Quick & Crazy Cute Ornaments for the Busy Holiday Decorator

16 Quick & Crazy Cute Ornaments for the Busy Holiday Decorator

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25 Adorable Ornament Ideas to Get You SUPER Excited for Christmas

25 Adorable Ornament Ideas to Get You SUPER Excited for Christmas

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26 Adorable Ornament Ideas to Get You REALLY Excited for Christmas

26 Adorable Ornament Ideas to Get You REALLY Excited for Christmas

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Raise Your Home's Curb Appeal With These 15 Ornament Wreaths

Raise Your Home's Curb Appeal With These 15 Ornament Wreaths

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16 Stunning Ideas for Your Dollar Store Gems

16 Stunning Ideas for Your Dollar Store Gems

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Cut Up Styrofoam for These Breathtaking Christmas Ideas

Cut Up Styrofoam for These Breathtaking Christmas Ideas

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DIY Ornament Videos

Want to start making ornaments but need some help? Watch our DIY video tutorials.

Puzzle Piece Ornaments - Christmas Decoration

Puzzle Piece Ornaments - Christmas Decoration

I have a small obsession with gingerbread houses! I just adore them! :)
I have to admit I never bake
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InaablueInaablue
DIY Glitter Pear Christmas Ornament From the Dollar Tree

DIY Glitter Pear Christmas Ornament From the Dollar Tree

Make this glamorous pear ornament out of Dollar Tree items. Bonus points if you add a partridge!

KristenKristen
Epic Dollar Store Ornament Makeover

Epic Dollar Store Ornament Makeover

Turn plain plastic ornaments from the the dollar store into fancy ornate decorations that your...

Debi BeardDebi Beard
Homespun Fabric Christmas Ornament

Homespun Fabric Christmas Ornament

If you love this project, grab your quick start DIY guide & subscribe to our blog!I’m so excited to...

Chelsea @ Making ManzanitaChelsea @ Making Manzanita

Hometalkers' Favorite DIY Ornament Projects

The best ornament projects on the web. Prepare to fall in love.

Wood Spool Ornament

Wood Spool Ornament

Sorting through a box of old threads from an estate sale purchase, I discovered several wood thread...

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DIY Wonderful Glitter Dots Ornaments 😍 *step by Step

DIY Wonderful Glitter Dots Ornaments 😍 *step by Step

I have an amazing, creative, and of course simple and easy idea.

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Cookie Cutter Christmas Ornaments

Cookie Cutter Christmas Ornaments

Every year I buy a new set of cookie cutters. Not that I use them so much for baking but more...

InaablueInaablue
Mini Stocking Hat Ornaments or Package Toppers

Mini Stocking Hat Ornaments or Package Toppers

These Mini Stocking Hat Ornaments use yarn and the cardboard roll from paper towels or kitchen wrap....

Stacy DavisStacy Davis
Repurpose Ugly Neckties Into Beautiful Christmas Ornaments

Repurpose Ugly Neckties Into Beautiful Christmas Ornaments

This simple and easy project will turn those ugly neckties that every father has in their closet...

Judy ToshJudy Tosh
Re-purposed Metal Teaspoon / Christmas Tree Ornament

Re-purposed Metal Teaspoon / Christmas Tree Ornament

The spoons in the first photo are plastic icecream spoons that I painted some time back. I began...

PhillipcardjrPhillipcardjr

Popular Ornament Making Discussions

Here are the popular DIY discussion boards on making your own ornaments.

What kind of paint for inside of plastic ornaments?

WendyWendy

I bought some plastic (acrylic?) see-through ornaments and wanted to...

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What kind of paint for inside of plastic ornaments?
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How do I make bird seed ornaments?

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How do I make a beautiful unicorn ornament for my granddaughters?

Lesa HarmonLesa Harmon

What is the best glue to use to put a resin unicorn horn on my glass...

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How do I make a beautiful unicorn ornament for my granddaughters?
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How to hang ornaments from a Christmas tree with fishing line?

Paula CurtisPaula Curtis

Christmas Tree Made With ornaments hanging from fishing line

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New Ornaments Projects

New DIY ornament projects are here to spark your creativity and get you creating!

DIY Whimsical Woodland Ornaments

DIY Whimsical Woodland Ornaments

I'll admit it-- I'm hooked on teeny miniatures, especially around the holidays. Seeing a winter...

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Ordinary to Extraordinary - #SPiTchallenge

Ordinary to Extraordinary - #SPiTchallenge

Take your ordinary clear Christmas balls and turn them into a piece of art!
Here are some plain
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Mismatched Flatware Santa

Mismatched Flatware Santa

Do you have mismatched, leftover silverware laying around? Don't trash or donate it! Transform it!

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Twig Christmas Tree Ornaments

Twig Christmas Tree Ornaments

Using twigs and a strip of cardboard these twig Christmas tree ornaments were pretty easy to make. ...

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Neon Marble Ornament Tutorial

Neon Marble Ornament Tutorial

The holiday season is always merry and bright, so your ornaments should be too! Making these...

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DIY Glass Photo Ornament

DIY Glass Photo Ornament

I love making photo gifts during the holidays, especially ones that can be cherished year after...

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Quick & Easy Star Ornaments

Quick & Easy Star Ornaments

Are you a craft aholic? I just love a nice quick craft that is just as cute as the ones you take...

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Simple Ombre Ornaments

Simple Ombre Ornaments

If you have boring or cheap ball ornaments that need a bit of a facelift, you should try out this...

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Cinnamon Stick Star Ornaments

Cinnamon Stick Star Ornaments

Gather few simple supplies to create these natural tree ornaments...

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Paper Ball Ornaments

Paper Ball Ornaments

I am loving all the paper crafts I'm seeing on the internet these days. Beautiful stuff. One project...

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EASY Ornament Makeovers

EASY Ornament Makeovers

We all have ornaments we love, but have seen 'better days', right? It's possible to give them a...

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Burlap Rose Ornaments

Burlap Rose Ornaments

I had some scraps of burlap ribbon from this summer and wanted to use them to make some quick and...

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