If it's starting to feel pretty menial year after year when it comes to decorating your Christmas tree and hanging up your lights [1], 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 [2] or Walmart [3] 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
Mercury Ornaments
Give your tree an antique feel with these mercury glass ornaments [4].
Button Ornaments
This button ornament [5] is an easy way to make an ornament that will stand out.
Terrarium Ornaments
This terrarium ornament [6] is perfect for your tree, and you can also repurpose it as a hanging terrarium after the holidays.
Sprinkles Ornaments
Use rainbow sprinkles to create a colorful and cute ornament [7].
Ombré Ornaments
Get inspired by a cool color trend, and make these ombré ornaments [8].
Alcohol Ink Ornaments
These vibrant alcohol ink ornaments [9] will give your tree a cool watercolor look.
Snowball Ornaments
Give your tree a bit of a wintry frost with these chilly snowball ornaments [10].
Glitter Ornaments
Cover clear ornaments in glitter [11] for a gilded, glittery spectacle.
Monogrammed Ornaments
Decorate your tree with your family's initials on monogrammed ornaments [12] for an personalized touch.
Melted-Crayon Ornaments
Melt crayons in the ornaments to create these whimsical Christmas tree adornments [13].
Melted Snowman Ornaments
Don't be sad about your melted snowman; at least you can keep it encased forever in an ornament [14]!
Painted Glass Ball Ornaments
Swish around some paint in a glass ball ornament for a simple ornament in any color [15] of your choosing. Mix and match colors, and give your tree a major pop of vibrance!
Snowcapped Ornaments
Enchant your tree admirers with these easy snowy ornaments [16].
Glitter-Filled Ornaments
If you want your Christmas tree to stand out, this glitter ornament [17] will do the job.
CD Ornaments
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 [18] to mosaic tiles, and they'll make your tree shine!
Snow Globe Ornaments
Try this cute snow globe ornament [19].
Winter Wonderland Ornaments
This ornament [20] is like a Winter wonderland in a bottle!
Washi Tape Ornaments
These washi tape ornaments [21] are unbelievably simple to put together.
Feather-Filled Ornaments
These feather ornaments [22] are the absolute easiest DIY [23] out there.
Ornament Vases
While this one can't go up on the tree, we are still obsessed with this ornament vase [24] idea!
Beach Ornaments
Pay tribute to your favorite beach destination with a sand ornament [25].
Popcorn Ornaments
If the thought of creating a popcorn garland sounds daunting to you, this simple popcorn ornament [26] is a great alternative.
Tinsel Ornaments
This tinsel ornament [27] is filled to the brim with Christmassy vibes.
Coffee and Burlap Ornaments
If you're going for a rustic atmosphere this Christmas, you might like these coffee and burlap ornaments [28].