28 Best Handmade Christmas Decorations 2024 - DIY Christmas Decoration

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Your holiday decorations will be highlighted by these creative, unique crafts. 


One of the best parts of the holiday season is decorating your Christmas tree with ornaments, tinsel, and sentimental memories, whether it is real, artificial, or even "snow" coated. Your imagination will be put to the test by our selection of almost 100 suggestions. These adorable and sophisticated DIY Christmas ornaments can also be used over and over again.


These interesting DIY Christmas decorations, created from stained glass, imprinted clay, and other materials, are ideal for dazzling guests who value a well-decorated tree. Wooden objects can be given new life by being painted in vibrant patterns, and the salt dough can be used to create holiday-themed designs like holly trees, gingerbread men, and reindeer. Make ornaments out of ordinary materials by weaving thread, twine, or even pine needles. Some of these works of art can even be utilized as gorgeous Christmas door decorations or as kid-friendly holiday handicrafts.


Prepare your home for the holidays by making one or more of these crafts for your Christmas tree. These Christmas ornament storage suggestions will keep them safe and facilitate holiday decorating for years to come if you're seeking for ways to maintain your new collection in great condition.


Take your creativity outdoors once the interior has been attractively decorated. We've included a few easy-to-make outdoor Christmas decorations so your front porch can be festive in no time. For instance, a wreath created from gathered Shiny Brite decorations gives your door a vintage air, while pine cones that have been "snow-covered" add an organic, natural touch. Let's start making now!



#1 Tassel Ornaments


Ribbons with textured fringe can be used to jazz up antique ornaments that have seen better times.


  • Starting from the bottom and working your way up, apply hot glue to a glass ornament and attach ribbon (1/2" to 1" wide).

  • In order for the ribbon to overlap, keep gluing ribbon rings about 1/2" above the previous ring.

  • To make the tinsel fringe correct in shape, trim the end.

  • To avoid missing any surface space, paint your ornament in beforehand in the color of your ribbon.


#2 Handy Tobacco Basket Centerpiece 


Traditional elements like a rustic tobacco basket, vibrant berries, and fresh greenery can be used, and a giant checked bow adds a splash of cheerful design. To secure the greenery in a tidy bunch, use florist wire; then, add pine cone decorations.


#3 Tree Ornaments Made of Marbling Nail Polish

 

  • You'll need mini screw eyes, ribbon, and wooden miniature trees for this project and different shades of green nail polish.

  • Pour two distinct nail paints into a cup of cold water.

  • Turn your wooden tree upside down on a cloth after dipping it in the mixture to stop it from dripping.

  • You can then let it dry upright.


#4 Simple Doorbells 


On the front entrance or above the mantel, hang these "bells," which were made from miniature Bundt pans and molds. 


  • Bell shapes can be created by stacking miniature molds and Bundt pans and joining them with epoxy.
  •  To make the clappers, hot-glue tiny decorations to the base.
  • Attach a bow and ribbon loops to the top so it can be hung.
  • If desired, add a cascade of greenery.

#5 3-D Paper Decorations

Create multidimensional, ultra-chic colored cardstock.
  • Five paper strips of two 1.25" x 10", two 1.25" x 7", and one 1.25" x 5" must be cut out to make this ornament.
  • Then, at the top and bottom of each strip, punch a hole.
  • Place the smallest paper in the middle of the stack, followed by the medium-sized strips, and then the largest strips.
  • Line up all of the strips on one end, insert a wire or string through the holes, and secure it with a knot.
  • The strips can then be fanned out by repeating this procedure on the opposite end.
  • For more sparkle, attach tassels or pearls to the ornament's bottom.

#6 Create a Mitten Tree

An attractive triangular wall display that would look well in an entryway or other areas of your place. Attach pastel-colored pom-pom decorations to the "branches."

#7 Brush Stroke Decorations

With this creative approach, you can give standard plastic or glass ornaments a touch of artistic interest.
  • Remove the ornament cap and then paint the base with acrylic or spray paint.
  • Next, make distinctive patterns with paint brushes in various shades and sizes.
  • Reattach the cap, then top it off with a pretty ribbon.

#8 Dazzling Centerpiece

By setting a footed casserole on a plate and stuffing both dishes with decorations, you could make a two-tiered table setting.



#9 Branch Ornaments

This one is simple enough to make yourself with the kids, and it looks beautiful as nature-inspired decor. All you need to do is
  • Gather some twigs.
  • Create patterns and shapes using glue and embroidery thread.

#10 Carved Clay Decorations

You'll need to make your own salt dough and gather some glass items for stamping for this craft. Usually prefer vintage crystal cut glassware or items with patterns like leaves and pine needles.

  • On baking parchment, roll out your dough before making impressions with the patterned glass.
  • Using cookie cutters, make the desired shapes, and then use a straw to pierce the top.
  • Place your creations on a wire rack covered in parchment paper and let them dry overnight.

#11 DIY Snowflake Ornaments

These kid-friendly designs, which were inspired by vintage Scandinavian straw ornaments, ask for craft sticks, paint, and embroidery floss.

  • First, paint craft sticks white and allow them to dry.
  • After that, arrange pieces of the same size into an X shape and glue them together. Once dry, place two X shape pieces diagonally on top of one another and glue in the center to form a snowflake.
  • To make a matrix design, wrap the craft sticks in colorful embroidery thread.
  • Trim the extra thread after tying the thread to the snowflake's back.
  • Attach a ribbon loop to the back of the snowflake with glue so it can be hung.

#12 Candy Cane Door Decor
  • Place candy canes in a circle with their hooks all pointing in the same direction to create a wreath.
  • Use hot glue to attach them together.
  • Round peppermint candies must be placed on top of the center, slightly overlapping, and stuck in place.
  • To hang, pass the ribbon through the tops of the two candy canes.

#13 Tree ornaments made of stained wood
These stained Christmas tree decorations are ideal if you're searching for something traditional but subtle. 
  • On miniature wooden trees, spray some watered-down acrylic paint.
  • Simply wipe away any extra with a baby wipe.
  • Once it has dried, make a topper with a small screw eye and ribbon.

#14 Kitschy Candlesticks

You can decorate your Christmas table with these festive candlesticks. 

  • Stick decorative ornaments of different sizes using hot glue on to silver or glass candlesticks.
  • No need to buy separate brand-new ornaments from the store for this craft. Just use the leftover ornaments that remain after decorating your Christmas tree. 

#15 Vintage Paper Ornaments 

You can add vintage vibe to your decorations even without spending lots of money on glamorous vintage ornaments. 

  • Just cut out some vintages shapes (you can find plenty of the shapes from google).
  • You can use craft punches to create smaller shapes for embellishments.
  • Punch a hole in the top of your ornament and hang it with string or ribbon.

#16 DIY Dried Citrus Christmas Garland

This is one of the most incredible decor options to add some essence to to flow around your house in this cold Christmassy season.

  • String slices of dried citrus on a pretty plaid ribbon and layer on top of plain greenery. 
  • Drape around windows, on staircases, mantels, or a piece of furniture.

#17 Minion Ornaments 

Love minions? But no idea about how to add your favorite minion characters to your seasonal decor?

You can use either adorable yet inexpensive handmade Minion ornaments from Etsy or you can simply make by yourself using some paper and colors. This is a great craft for kids.


#18 DIY Chandelier Christmas Decor


Another astonishing decor option for your living room. But this Chandelier decor will look expensive even though it doesn't cost a penny for you. Embellish light fixtures and tabletops with greenery and berries. Use unscented candles on a dining table.


#19 Embroidery Hoop Ornaments 

  • Simple embroidery hoops into eye-catching Christmas ornaments. 
  • You can use faux pine branches, pine cones, and mini brush bottle trees to DIY a truly adorable hoop to hang on your wall.

#20 DIY Vintage Toolbox Centerpiece

Uh wait, did I read it correctly?!  Yes, you did!

  • Take a chippy wood toolbox
  • Fill with tree clippings and berries.
  • Finally tie on a bow and keep it as a decorative craft. You can create this easy centerpiece in just minutes. 
  • Flank with candles or other holiday accessories for a festive tabletop.

#21 Craft Stick Gingerbread House Ornaments 

This is possibly the easiest way to assemble and decorate gingerbread houses. Kids can help paint the craft sticks while getting creative with the decorations. 


#22 DIY Bows for Stairs

By putting a bunch of sparkling red decorations in the middle of pre-made bows, you can instantly upgrade things.


#23 Decorative Spindles

Trying to make treasure out of your trash? 

  • You can use any old chair with spindles.
  • Then paint them in a number of vibrant colors.
  • An eye hook can be added so that string can be inserted for hanging.

#24 DIY Jingle bell table decorations

This runner not only sounds like Christmas, but it also has a really festive appearance.
  • To create Trim holly leaves out of card stock in both light and dark green.
  • Leaf veins can be pierced with a wooden skewer.
  • Then they can be outlined with a green colored pencil.
  • Place red jingle bells all over the table, running down the middle.

#25 Ornaments made with melted peppermint candy

One clever cookie-cutter trick.
  • Put peppermint candies in cutters with Christmas designs.
  • You can enjoy these tasty masterpieces after only a little melting session in the oven.
  • Make a small hole for inserting the ribbon, so that you can hang it on the tree.

#26 The Layered Garland

Fresh cedar and grapevine branches can be used to make this layered garland, which not only looks festive but also has a wonderful scent.
  • Bundle 1-2 inch lengths of fresh grapevine and cedar branches and secure them with green metal wire.
  • Repeat this process until you have enough to wrap the doorframe.
  • Use the green wire to attach bundles in an overlapping pattern.
  • Use hooks or nails to hang above the doorway. Berry and pinecones should be added.

#27 Fancy Scrabble tile

The choices are unlimited, whether you use Scrabble tiles to spell out your name or joyful Christmas phrases.  Make a paper plate template of your letter arrangement, cut it out, and stick the tiles to it by using white craft glue.

#28 Simple Book Tree

A color-coordinated tree will jazz up bookcases. Place bottlebrush trees, plants, and other holiday decorations in between the books.