If it's starting to feel pretty menial year after year when it comes to decorating your Christmas tree and hanging up your lights, let us help you revamp! We've searched high and low, from pole to pole, to find you the coolest tree ornaments that you can create yourself. . . . And don't worry, none of them are too difficult. Each of these projects involve plain glass ball ornaments — the kind you can buy from Michaels or Walmart for cheap! Curl up next to your fire, pour yourself a cup of hot cocoa, and get to DIY-ing!
— Additional reporting by Hilary White
Give your tree an antique feel with these mercury glass ornaments.
This button ornament is an easy way to make an ornament that will stand out.
This terrarium ornament is perfect for your tree, and you can also repurpose it as a hanging terrarium after the holidays.
Get inspired by a cool color trend, and make these ombré ornaments.
These vibrant alcohol ink ornaments will give your tree a cool watercolor look.
Give your tree a bit of a wintry frost with these chilly snowball ornaments.
Decorate your tree with your family's initials on monogrammed ornaments for an personalized touch.
Melt crayons in the ornaments to create these whimsical Christmas tree adornments.
Don't be sad about your melted snowman; at least you can keep it encased forever in an ornament!
Swish around some paint in a glass ball ornament for a simple ornament in any color of your choosing. Mix and match colors, and give your tree a major pop of vibrance!
If you want your Christmas tree to stand out, this glitter ornament will do the job.
Have any old CDs you never listen to? Pull them out of storage, cut them up into smaller pieces, and, using a glue gun, secure them onto glass ornaments. They make a great alternative to mosaic tiles, and they'll make your tree shine!
These washi tape ornaments are unbelievably simple to put together.
These feather ornaments are the absolute easiest DIY out there.
While this one can't go up on the tree, we are still obsessed with this ornament vase idea!
If the thought of creating a popcorn garland sounds daunting to you, this simple popcorn ornament is a great alternative.
If you're going for a rustic atmosphere this Christmas, you might like these coffee and burlap ornaments.