Make Your Own DIY Christmas Ornaments and Decorations

Here’s How to Decorate Your Own Christmas Ornaments

Decorating your own Christmas ornaments is easy! Here’s a step-by-step guide to getting started:

1. Choose Your Baubles: Clear plastic or glass baubles are perfect for decorating. Chalk baubles are fun because you can draw different designs.

2. Paint the Outside: Use acrylic or chalk paint to decorate the outside of your baubles.

3. Add Glitter: For a sparkling touch, apply some Mod Podge to the surface and sprinkle glitter onto the bauble.

4. Fill the Inside: What do you put inside DIY ornaments? The options are endless! Fill them with fake snow, small pinecones, or even hot chocolate mix for a fun twist.

5. Top It Off with Ribbon: Add a ribbon to the top of your bauble to give it a polished, festive look. You can use red, green, gold, or silver ribbon to match your tree’s colour scheme.

Christmas Craft Ideas for Kids

Crafting isn’t just for adults! Kids will love creating festive decorations too. Here are some easy and fun Christmas craft ideas for kids:

1. Hot Chocolate Christmas Mugs Decoration Kits

These kits come with everything kids need to make their own hot chocolate-themed ornaments! Mix and match colourful foam pieces to design your mugs, then hang them up on your tree.

2. Reindeer Chocolate Holder Decorations

This craft kit is a fun way to create something special. Perfect for hanging on your tree or in class. Each craft kit includes a template, foam decorations, and a ribbon. Kids can add chocolate for Rudolph’s nose and hang these little reindeers on the tree.

3. Chalk Baubles

Chalk baubles are great for kids because they allow endless creativity. With a set of chalk and these black chalk baubles, your kids can draw, erase, and re-draw on their Christmas ornaments as often as they like! Encourage them to create new designs every day leading up to Christmas.

What Christmas Decorations Can You Make at Home?

There are countless Christmas decorations you can make at home, from ornaments to table centrepieces. Here are a few more DIY Christmas decoration ideas that you can easily recreate at home:

1. Natural Pinecone Ornaments

For a rustic touch, why not make natural pinecone ornaments, like this Pinecone Angel Decoration.

2. Salt Dough Ornaments

Salt dough ornaments are a classic DIY Christmas craft. You only need flour, salt, and water to make the dough, which you can then shape using cookie cutters. Once they’re dry, let your kids paint them. They can even press their handprints into the dough to create personalised keepsakes.

3. DIY Christmas Garland

We love this felt Christmas Lights Bunting to add some fun to the festivities!

4. Homemade Advent Calendars

Instead of buying a traditional advent calendar make your own by using small drawstring bags, each containing a small treat or holiday activity. Hang them on a piece of string or ribbon for a charming, custom advent countdown that the whole family will love.

Or if you’re pushed for time and looking for something easier to execute, then our Santa Advent Calendar printable is the perfect solution!

How to Make Natural Christmas Tree Decorations

For an eco-friendlier Christmas, consider making natural tree decorations. Here are some ideas to bring the beauty of nature to your holiday decor:

1. Dried Orange Slices

Dried orange slices not only look beautiful on a Christmas tree, but they also smell amazing. To make these, simply slice an orange into thin rounds and bake them until they’re completely dried. You can hang them with a simple piece of twine or ribbon or create a stunning wreath.

2. Cinnamon Stick Bundles

Tie cinnamon sticks together with a bit of twine and hang them on the tree for a lovely, natural decoration. They’ll fill your home with a warm, spicy scent.

3. Twig Ornaments

Use small twigs to create star or tree-shaped ornaments. Arrange the twigs into your desired shape, glue them together, and tie them with rustic string for a minimalistic, natural ornament.