40 Cheap & Easy DIY Christmas Ornaments To Try!

Get ready to deck the halls with these 40 cheap and easy DIY Christmas ornaments!

As the holiday season approaches, it’s the perfect time to add a personal touch to your Christmas tree with handmade ornaments that are both beautiful and budget-friendly.

Whether you’re looking to craft with the kids, add a unique flair to your tree, or create heartfelt gifts, I’ve got plenty of ideas for you!

From simple and classic designs to fun and quirky creations, these DIY ornaments are easy to make and sure to spread holiday cheer.

Perfect for getting into the festive spirit without spending a fortune, these projects are all about creativity and fun.

With step-by-step instructions and affordable materials, you’ll have everything you need to make your tree sparkle with homemade charm.

So, let’s get crafting and make this holiday season extra special!

Dive into these 40 cheap and easy DIY Christmas ornaments and bring some handmade magic to your holidays!

40 Cheap & Easy DIY Christmas Ornaments To Try!

1. Cookie Cutter Sweater Upcycled Christmas Ornaments

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If you know me, you know I love a good upcycle! How fun are these! Old sweaters put to perfect use!

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DIY BOOK PAGE ORNAMENT

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This ornament really has a vintage vibe to it. I’m a fan of book page crafts, and this one does not disappoint!

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MAP CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT

If book pages aren’t your thing, how about a map? This is a fabulous idea for a family that has traveling in their blood!

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DIY CHRISTMAS MASON JAR LID SCRABBLE ORNAMENTS

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Mason jars and scrabble tiles! Does it really get any more farmhouse than this?!? Just love it. Also could make cute personalized gifts as well!

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MACRAME WREATH ORNAMENT

Macrame is making a huge comeback these days. This little wreath is perfect to add a fun, slightly boho flair to your tree.

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MODERN SNOWFLAKE DIY CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS

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This is a super-cute modern ornament with a little bling on it! I love the girly-girl feel to it.

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WOOD SHIM CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT

There is not a material that’s off-limits when it comes to ornaments! This one is made from wood shims! If you’re a bit of a hoarder and like to repurpose, I promise there’s a place for you!

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REVERSE CANVAS ORNAMENT

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I LOVE projects using reverse canvas. It’s such a clever hack when you need a frame. This is perfect as an ornament – free svg included! (If you don’t have a Silhouette or Cricut, I’ve done similar projects using printables and cardstock!

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CHARMING VINTAGE CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS

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These just look magical, don’t they? I love the pine cones inside. Made from clear photo ornaments. Genius!

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Handmade Felt Christmas Ornaments

www.pillarboxblue.com

Oh, here’s another one that I just LOVE! I love the minimalist look to this – and the imperfect nature of them only adds to the charm. Perfection, really.

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FELT CHRISTMAS TREE ORNAMENT

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How cute is this?! This is so easy and adorable, if you’re looking for another felt DIY craft!

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Hand-Stitched Tree Ornaments

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Embroidery hoop crafts are so popular these days, too – I love that little Charlie Brown tree on this ornament. Precious.

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Embroidery Hoop Faux Concrete Christmas Tree Ornaments

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Here’s another spin on an embroidery hoop ornament – this time with faux concrete (concrete projects are majorly trending these days, so this is perfect if you’re on that track!

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DIY FABRIC CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS

This is a simple sewing project for a Christmas ornament, but you can even use fabric glue as an easy hack!

FREE PRINTABLE CHALKBOARD ORNAMENTS

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As a big fan (and creator) of printables, I LOVE the idea of using one as an ornament! Printables as ornaments opens up so many possibilities. This craft comes with a free printable.

3 DIY RUSTIC + FARMHOUSE ORNAMENTS

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I love the little boho flair in these farmhouse ornaments! Even beyond your tree, these would look amazing displayed around the house.

DIY WOOD CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS

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If you like the rustic look, these wood ornaments have that natural, primitive feel to it, made with wood slices and yarn. Like a good, old-fashioned Christmas.

RUSTIC WOOD SLICE ORNAMENTS

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I love this variation of a wood slice ornament! There are so many ways to use a wood slice on a tree or as decor (think: garland). Do yourself a favor and pick up a few bags from Hobby Lobby (or at a Christmas tree farm – they often give away the bottoms after they trim the trees). They won’t go to waste!

NATURE INSPIRED CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATIONS

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Look at these cuties from nature! Some pine cones, acorns, walnuts, with a little paint, and there you go! I’m all for mostly free decor!

Ornaments From The Garden – MINI GOURDS

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If you want another idea for an ornament using objects from nature, why not try this mini-gourd ornament? So, so cute.

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Easy Beach Christmas Ornaments

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Bringing in a beachy vibe to Christmas decor is such a fun and unexpected surprise. For ornaments, anything goes. So if you’re a summer person, this is perfect for you.

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Farmhouse Shiplap Style Ornament

www.makingmanzanita.com

Who doesn’t love shiplap? This is aorable for an ornament – and of course, you can write anything you want. The shiplap implication won’t be lost.

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Paper Pinecone Ornaments

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Can you believe these are made from paper? They are just lovely! If you love nature decor but don’t necessarily like bringing nature inside, give this a try!

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Simple Rustic Clothespin Christmas Ornaments

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Stained clothespin made into stars. I just love the genius of these crafts – and the simplicity! Cheap and beautiful. Just my style.

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RUSTIC JUTE STRING CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT

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Another great ornament using jute string. For a farmhouse look, you absolutely cannot go wrong with jute.Continue Reading

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DIY Rustic Clay Tags

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I’ve been swooning over these for about a year now. Beyond ornaments, I have so many ideas for these goodies. Love, love, love.

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Stamped Burlap Ornaments

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These are another one of my favorites! You can buy the ornaments pre-wrapped in burlap and just stamp, or do it yourself. So fun, either way.

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Cute Button Snowman Ornament

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This ornaments are mini but so cute! And very easy to put together. Best – no gluing or sewing! Yay!

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EASY DIY UPCYCLED SWEATER CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT

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This is a very simple craft made with a repurposed sweater and a Dollar Tree ornament! If ‘cheap and easy’ are your wheelhouse, this is speaking your language! Perfect for rustic and farmhouse style decor – pretty enough to sell!

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PRIMITIVE SCRAP FABRIC TREE ORNAMENTS

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How adorable is this, now. Made from scrap fabrics and cinnamon sticks. So, so cute.

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DIY // CINNAMON STICK HIMMELI

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If you love the smell of cinnamon around Christmas time, this one really takes it up a few notches! And if your decor leans toward minimalist and Scandanavian for Christmas, this will fit in perfectly.

Origami Waterbomb Ornaments

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While we are working with paper, how about these origami waterbombs? So cute – just stick a hook in them or thread with string.

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STAMPED SALT DOUGH ORNAMENTS

Salt dough projects have been around for a while, but I just adore this take on it. The beautiful stamp on this ornament takes it way over the top. Just gorgeous.

APPLESAUCE CINNAMON ORNAMENTS

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Applesauce and cinnamon – that’s it! And a few other spices if you want! Sooo easy! Very similar to salt dough. My sons and I made these last year and they smell amazing. Give this one a try!

DIY PAINT POUR ORNAMENTS

These are just beautiful, aren’t they? You can totally customize to your favorite colors and decor.

WOODEN BEAD STAR CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS

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This is a really sweet craft to make with beads! Kid-friendly, and I love the Scandanavian look of these stars!

VINTAGE WOODEN THREAD SPOOL ORNAMENT

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If vintage decor is your thing, you’ll love these wooden spool ornaments. It really doesn’t get any more nostalgic than this!

HOMEMADE DECOUPAGED CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS

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Oh, decoupage. What a gift this is to the crafting world. You NEVER run out of options with decoupage. Have at it.

CINNAMON ORNAMENTS

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And if you want another ornament craft with that amazing cinnamon smell, this is a beautiful ornament – and just a wee bit simpler than the one above!

DOLLAR TREE FARMHOUSE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS

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I’m a big fan of repurposing Dollar Tree items for trendy decor – these ornaments are amazing. Ready to make with Dollar Tree supplies.

DIY MINI JUTE STRING WREATH ORNAMENTS

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Jute string is so trendy these days, and I just love it in this mini wreath. And look at those embellishments. All the heart eyes.

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