'Tis the season for crafting! If you like to show your love of DIY [1] during the holidays [2], then creating your own ornaments is the perfect activity for you. From embellishing basic glass globes to painting blocks of wood, there's a seasonal ornament idea for everyone (even unicorn lovers!). Check out these 37 unique handmade ornaments to inspire your next holiday craft!
Glass Greenery Ornaments
Purchase plain glass ornaments and fill them with whatever greenery you'd like.
Button Tree Ornaments
These sweet and simple button ornaments may be what you're looking for to jazz up your tree.
Watercolor Ornaments
Who said Christmas ornaments have to be red and green?
Glitter Rudolph Ornament
Everything you need for this adorable DIY [4] can be found at a craft store.
Wood Snowman Ornament
A wood cutting and some paint will result in a simple snowman for your tree.
Threaded Yarn Ornaments
Holes in wood or cardboard allow for personalization with colored yarn.
Unicorn Ornament
The sweetest ornament you could possibly DIY [5].
Buffalo Check Embroidery Hoop Ornament
An embroidery hoop is the base for fun fabrics of your choosing.
Recycled Can Tab Ornament
Save up your La Croix can tabs and sew them together with ribbon for an eco-friendly Christmas ornament.
Popsicle Stick Sleds
Painted popsicle sticks combine to make hanging sleds.
Recycled Ruler Ornament
Turns out, old rulers make great Christmas trees.
Felt Pom Pom Ornament
Cover a basic round ornament in pom poms and your DIY [6] is done.
Felt Animal Ornaments
Get creative with flat pieces of felt for this one.
Wood Tree Ornament
Stack wooden blocks to make this tree ornament.
Cork Rudolph Ornament
Two corks easily become Rudolph with a few crafty additions.
Pineapple Ornaments
These adorable little pineapple ornaments are made from pine cones!
Wood and Clothespin Rudolph Ornament
This reindeer only requires four items to make.
Popsicle Stick Ornaments
The possibilities are endless with popsicle sticks!
Gingerbread Ornaments
Hardened gingerbread cookies will make your tree even more fragrant.
Wine Cork Grape Ornament
Combine used wine corks to create a cluster of grapes.
Wooden Message Ornaments
Add your favorite phrase to sticks of wood for your next holiday DIY [7].
Cookie-Cutter Ornament
Why didn't we think of this one? Cookie cutters make great ornaments!
Glitter Name Ornaments
Any basic ornament can be personalized.
Map Ornaments
Love to travel? This map ornament is perfect for you.
Scrabble-Piece Ornaments
Put all that Scrabble practice to good use — in the form of an ornament.
Seashell Ornament
Give your Christmas tree a chic, beachy vibe by painting a seashell.
Hot Chocolate Ornament
Fill a clear glass or plastic ball with hot cocoa, peppermint, and marshmallows [8] for an edible DIY [9] ornament.
Gold Animal Ornament
Spray-paint plastic toy animals, glue on a loop of ribbon, and voilà — you've got chic, easy-to-make ornaments.
Dried Orange Ornament
Dried oranges are a traditional symbol of the season.
Snowball Ornament
Snowball ornaments will add a magical touch to your tree.
Sheet-Music Ornament
This sheet-music ornament is perfect for the music-lover. Another idea is to use pages from old books.
Tiny-Gift Ornament
Your gifts don't have to all be at the bottom of the tree! You can hang these tiny present ornaments on the branches.
Felt Ornament
Let your imagination run wild and create all kinds of felt ornaments, from Christmas trees to cute animals.
Salt Dough Ornament
Whip up a big batch of salt dough and get crafting!
Pearl Bead Ornament
String your favorite beads on a wire star for this pretty DIY [10].
Light Bulb Ornament
Fill an old Christmas light bulb with confetti for a simple DIY [11].
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Ornament
Kids will love these themed ornaments.