These DIY Christmas ornaments range from cardboard-constructed Yule decorations to hand-painted light bulbs that are transformed into Santa Clause inspired adornments.
These holiday tree accents won't break the bank and are a fun craft project idea that the whole family will love. Whether you're a fan of traditional holiday motifs or are inspired by pop culture imagery, you're sure to love these DIY Christmas ornament projects.
The craft ideas will fuel your creativity this winter and are sure to save you a lot of money that would otherwise be spent on expensive holiday decor. These handmade tree adornments not only look great but are fun to make whether working on them with a group of with your kids.
20 DIY Christmas Ornaments
From Cardboard Yule Decorations to Painted Light Bulb Adornments:
Jana Pijak — Nov 7, 2014 — Art & Design
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Meme Christmas Decor
Ermahgerd Ernamernts are Hilarious Holiday Ornaments
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Intergalactic Christmas Crafts
Learn to Make the Geeky Festive Star Wars Paper Snowflakes
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DIY Origami Box Lights
Adorn Old Christmas Lights with Colorful Paper Boxes to Make Origami Lights
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DIY Crochet Christmas Ornaments
Woodland Creatures Add Charm To Your Holiday Tree Décor
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Monochrome Christmas Ornaments
These DIY Clay Ornaments are Simple to Make this Holiday Season
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DIY Spiraled Yarn Decorations
The 'Two Shades of Pink' Garland is a Fun Craft Project
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Cartogram-Themed Ornaments
Make Holiday Decorations with This MaryJanes and Galoshes Tutorial
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DIY Origami Ornaments
The Minieco Paper Templates Make for Easy DIY Decor
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Social Media Christmas Ornaments
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Oversized Ornament Decorations
Studio DIY's Crafty Christmas Ornament Decorations Are Easy to Make
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Upcycled Ornament Planters
These Terrariums are Made From Old Unused Christmas Tree Decorations
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Motherboard Ornaments
Geek Chic Christmas Tree Decorations
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DIY Sci-Fi Christmas Decorations
Build the Nerdy LEGO Death Star Ornament for Yourself
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Nutty Miniature Wreaths
This DIY Hazelnut Wreath Ornament is Perfect to Hang on any Christmas Tree
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Coiled Cardboard Candy Canes
This DIY Candy Cane Decoration is Made from Simple Toilet Paper Tubes
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Floral Wrapping Paper Lighting
The DIY Christmas Fairy Lights Recycle Your Scraps of Holiday Wrap
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DIY Sparkling Tree Bulbs
The Glitter Ornament DIY is a Simple and Enjoyable Project
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DIY Festive Flying Machines
The Cheese Thief Shows How to Make Balloon Baubles
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DIY Light Bulb Decorations
These Upcycled Christmas Ornaments Use Old Bulbs
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Crafty Christmas Project
Present Time DIY Ornament Kit
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