The holiday season is basically one giant permission slip to pull out the craft bins, crank up the Christmas playlist, and make a joyful mess — and I’m absolutely here for it. This year, I’m hosting a 10-day DIY Christmas Ornament Series on YouTube, and trust me… these ornaments are ridiculously cute, beginner-friendly, and totally doable with kids, grandkids, neighbors, or that one friend who swears they “aren’t crafty.”
You and I both know they’ll be hooked by ornament #2.
These handmade ornaments work beautifully as:
🎁 Gift tags
🎄 Tree decorations
🧦 Stocking name tags
🏠 Shelf + garland décor
✨ Little gifts from the heart
And the best part? Every single project comes with:
✔️ A free printable supply list (PDF)
✔️ A step-by-step YouTube tutorial
✔️ Simple materials you might already have at home
Let’s dive in!
Why DIY Ornaments Are the Perfect Holiday Project
There’s something magical about slowing down long enough to create something with your hands — especially during a season that loves to pile on the overwhelm. Crafting is cozy, calming, and surprisingly therapeutic (yes, even if glitter ends up in places it should never be).
These ornaments also make the sweetest memories. Kids love them, grandparents love them, you will love them. And when these little handmade treasures come out year after year, it feels like unwrapping a tiny piece of your heart.
The 10 DIY Ornament Projects in This Series
Below is the full lineup of projects — each one designed to be simple, fun, and doable.
1. A Wreath on a Wood blank ornament
Learn how to paint this simple wreath on an ornament of your choice. I used Decoart Americana Acrylic paints
2. Easy DIY ornament Kits from CraftKits2Go.
These easy designed and cut ornament are the perfect way to start! You know I love my art kits! Use their images, My step by step video or create your own color palette
3. Mini Clay Pot Ornament
Think terra cotta pots… but make them festive with paint, jingle bells, and ribbon. These look adorable hanging from a mantel or tree.
4. Coastal Shell Mod Podge Ornaments
Because yes, Teresa’s beach-loving heart needed this. A little glue, a little shimmer, and suddenly you have coastal Christmas magic. Napkins. Mod Podge and Ribbon can be very inspiring.
5. Mason Jar Lid DIY Ornament
Grab 2 mason Jar lids, my FREE PDF Printable and some glue and have fun!
6. DIY Paper Angel Ornaments
Learn how to make these retro simple paper angel DIY Christmas ornaments
7. Learn how to Decopage this Double Sided Wood Tag Ornament DIY
A classic for a reason. These wood slices take paint beautifully and can be customized with a name, an inspirational word, design, or even a little winter scene.
8. Mr. and Mrs. Claus Mini Canvas Ornaments
A classic for a reason. Learn how to paint Mr. and Mrs. Clause ornaments for your Christmas tree.
9. Hand Painted Pine Cone Glass DIY Ornament
Learn how to paint this woodland pinecone ornament step by step. Add a bow and twine and it is the perfect ornament to hang on your Christmas tree
10. Nutcracker Christmas Tree DIY Ornaments
A little paint, a little glue, a few craft sticks— and suddenly you have a totally unique Nutcracker ornament that looks way fancier than it is.
Want the Supply Lists? Grab the PDFs!
Each ornament comes with a printable PDF supply list you can download right inside the blog post or video description. No guessing. No wandering the craft aisle wondering if you need 4mm beads or 6mm beads (been there… nope).
Watch the Full Ornament Series on YouTube
If you want to craft along, sip your coffee, and hang out with me while we make all ten ornaments, you can join the playlist here:
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These ornament ideas are perfect for:
❤️ Family craft nights
❤️ Classroom projects
❤️ Holiday party activities
❤️ Memory-keeping with kids or grandkids
❤️ A calm moment during a busy season
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