80+ Personalized Christmas Ornaments Anyone Can Craft

Does it ever feel like your Christmas tree looks the same every year? Trade out the traditional silver balls and add a few of these personalized ornaments to the mix to guarantee the tree is totally unique to your family.

DIY Donut Ornament

If you ever needed an excuse to purchase a donut pan, this is your chance. Use the pan to create these adorable DIY Donut Ornaments, then make a batch of edible donuts to enjoy while you admire your awesome DIY skills.

Branch Christmas Ornament

Clear ornaments give you the creative freedom to add any element or color to your tree. This Branch Christmas Ornament holds spray-painted bendable branches that you can find in your yard or at any craft store.

Glitter Christmas Ornaments

You can use either plastic or glass ornaments for this DIY. (We recommend plastic if you have kids or pets.) You'll never believe what the key supply for these Glitter Christmas Ornaments is. Hint: you might already have it in your cleaning supplies!

Mini Book Ornament

Pay tribute to your kiddo's favorite book — or yours! — with these sweet Mini Book Ornaments. The ornaments are great as keepsake ornaments so your child can look back and remember his or her favorites through the years.

Felt Squirrel Ornaments

Just try not to fall in love with these adorable Felt Squirrel Ornaments. You only need to use basic embroidery stitches to make these furry little creatures. If you've never tried embroidery before, this simple DIY would be the perfect opportunity.

Frosted Glass Ornament

You'll never believe what designer Kristin used to coat the outside of this Frosted Glass Ornament. (We bet you already it on hand!) You can complete this ornament in just a few minutes, so it's great for last-minute decorating.

Reindeer Thumbprint Ornament

Now's your chance to get the kids involved in holiday crafting. Kids and adults alike can lend their painted thumbs to these cute Reindeer Thumbprint Ornaments.

Cinnamon Stick Tree Ornaments

We love ornaments that require materials from the baking aisle. These Cinnamon Stick Tree Ornaments are adorable, plus they smell amazing throughout the entire holiday season.

Felt Monogram Ornaments

Personalized ornaments are perfect for families or as a gift for a friend. These Felt Monogram Ornaments can feature a first initial or the first letter of the family name. You can also use stencils to create designs like the star pictured here.

DIY Sprinkles Ornaments

Head to the baking supply section of your grocery store for some of the materials you'll need for these DIY Sprinkles Ornaments. We love how you can create dozens of different color palettes, whether you want to create a mix of colors or just create ornaments that match your tree's decor.

Yarn-Wrapped Christmas Tree

If you have a craft supply stash, now's the time to use it! Grab some twigs from the yard and use whatever colorful findings you have to decorate this easy Yarn-Wrapped Christmas Tree.

DIY Paper Mouse Christmas Ornaments

We're all about any craft that involves pom poms and googly eyes! These Paper Mouse Christmas Ornamentsare easy enough for novice crafters and even kids who want to participate in holiday DIY.

Mod Podged Photo Ornaments

We can think of plenty of people on your holiday list who would love one of these Mod Podged Photo Ornaments. Commemorate the birth of a baby, a special occasion, or just use some of your favorite photos from the year.

Christmas Pudding Ornament

Give a nod to Christmas traditions with this Christmas Pudding Ornament that's crafted using felt. Felt is easy to work with and inexpensive, so even a novice crafter on a budget can DIY these ornaments.

DIY Personalized Ornaments

Designer Courtney encourages everyone to try this ornament, even if you don't think you're crafty. Add the year, a first or last name, initials, or even just a fun phrase like the "yay" Personalized Ornament pictured above.

Mini Gumball Machine Ornaments

We're always smitten with Christmas decor that takes us back to our childhood. These Mini Gumball Machine Ornaments do the trick, and the supplies to make about 24 ornaments will only cost you $10.

Felt Christmas Tree Ornament

We suggest enlisting kids to help decorate these fun Felt Christmas Tree Ornaments. There's no limit to what you can add to trim your felt tree, from rick rack to sequins and even embroidered stitches. Check your craft supply stash and see what you already have on hand before you go shopping.

Dropcloth-Filled Ornament

Sometimes the simplest projects are also the ones that stand out the most. This Dropcloth-Filled Ornament is just a clear glass ornament filled with whatever fabric you'd like. Check out designer Kristin's blog for nine other variations on this same ornament.

Birdie Ornaments

Designer Abby created these Birdie Ornaments because she needed something soft and safe for her baby. If you're not up for the cute wing embroidery, just use a contrasting color like Abby did here with the red bird.

Bottlecap Snowman Ornaments

Ask your friends to start saving their bottle caps in preparation for making these simple yet adorable Bottlecap Snowman Ornaments. You can even craft these to look like different members of the family, if you'd like.

Handprint Ornament

This Handprint Ornament is festive, sure, but it's also a great way to capture your child's growth over the years. It's also a great gift idea for grandparents and other doting relatives.

Baby Sock DIY Christmas Ornaments

Use one of your baby's too-small socks as one of the materials for this Baby Sock DIY Christmas Ornament. Using socks makes it a wonderful keepsake, but if you don't have any baby socks to use you can substitute felt.

Simple Rhinestone Recycled Ornament

This craft is reminiscent of the geodes that have been trending lately. The hands-on time for the Simple Rhinestone Recycled Ornament is just a few minutes, but you'll want to allow plenty of time to let the ornament dry before you show it off.

DIY Metallic Paper Ornament

Pet-friendly and kid-friendly ornaments are priceless for some homes, and these DIY Metallic Paper Ornaments certainly fit the bill. Designer Lia points out that while she used metallic hues for her ornaments, bright colors would also look fantastic.

Oh Felty Christmas Tree

This ornament makes it super easy to customize the colors. The felt used for the Oh Felty Christmas Tree is a bit thicker than the inexpensive felt you'll find in the craft store, so you may see that you need to stack several pieces of one color to get the same effect.

Cinnamon Scented Ornaments

Go traditional with shimmery Cinnamon Scented Ornaments that are baked in the oven, then decorated. Kids will love painting and sprinkling glitter on the fun shapes.

Log Slice Chalkboard Ornament

Not sure what design you want to put on your ornament? No problem. With these Log Slice Chalkboard Ornaments, you can change up the design any time you'd like.

Holiday Shadowbox Ornament

This Holiday Shadowbox Ornament involves some fun painting and some very careful gluing. You can create whatever wintry scene you'd like. You might want to take inspiration from materials that are already a part of your craft supply stash or winter decor.

Photo Transfer Christmas Ornament

In a digital age where we rarely print photos anymore, keepsake ornaments are always a good idea. That's why we like these Photo Transfer Christmas Ornaments that take family photos and capture them forever on the tree.

DIY Cookie Cutter Ornaments

This holiday season, cookie cutters are for more than just baking delicious cookies. Use some of your favorite festive shapes to create these simple DIY Cookie Cutter Ornaments that are easy enough even for the kiddos. Just make sure the adults take care of harder tasks like drilling the hole for the ribbon.

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iPhone Photo Ornaments

We suspect that someday you'll look at these iPhone Photo Ornaments on your tree and chuckle at how smartphone design has evolved. For now, though, this DIY is a great way to capture the best moments of the year.

Felt Christmas Tree Ornament

Purchase felt colors that work best with your holiday decor and whip up these Felt Christmas Tree Ornaments in just an evening.

Mini Snow Globe Ornament

Create a winter wonderland inside clear traditional Christmas bulbs. If you can't find a tree like the one used in this Mini Snow Globe Ornament, you can substitute small animals or other pretty figurines.

Peppermint Candy Christmas Ornament

Your go-to hard candy does double duty during the holidays as a festive Peppermint Candy Christmas Ornament. Designer Shae points out that you can also use these as edible toppers for your holiday desserts.

Scrabble Tile Ornament

When deciding what to spell out on your Scrabble Tile Ornament, take inspiration from your favorite holiday song or saying. Fortunately, the Scrabble points won't matter for this DIY!

Mason Jar Lid Ornaments

Most of us have random Mason Jar lids hanging around the house. Repurpose them with this oh-so-easy Mason Jar Lid Ornament tutorial that features your favorite signs of the holiday.

Recycled K-Cup Snowman Hat Ornaments

Many coffee drinkers love using K-cups, but don't like the impact on the environment. You, too? Join coffee lover Bethany and upcycle your used K-cups into these adorable Recycled K-Cup Snowman Hat Ornaments.

DIY Confetti Ornaments

Nothing says "celebration" like a colorful confetti. These DIY Confetti Ornaments reflect sunlight during the day and reflect the lights on your tree at night, so your home will always be ready for a party.

Handmade Star Wire Ornament

You'll need to be a bit handy with power tools for this fun DIY. The wraps for the Handmade Star Wire Ornament are made using a piece of wood with nails that serve as a loom to help you form the shape of the star.

Crochet Star Ornament Pattern

Can you wield a crochet hook? If not, this is a great opportunity to learn how! This Crochet Star Ornament Pattern is worked in the round and only had three rounds for each star. If you're not confident about crocheting, enlist a stitching friend to help!

Felt and Pine Cone Elves

These cute little guys can hang on the branches of your tree, or they can sit on the mantle and other flat surfaces. The tutorial for the Felt and Pine Cone Elves is easy to follow thanks to a PDF template. Kids will be happy to help out with this one, too!

Jingle Bell Ornaments

These ornaments double as beautiful gift toppers. You can complete the Jingle Bell Ornaments in just a few minutes, so it's ideal for smaller last-minute gifts, too.

Holiday Pom Pom Ornament

Grab some scrap fabric or ask a friend for theirs (quilters have a lot of excellent scraps!) to make these fun ornaments. Kids can help out with most of the Holiday Pom Pom Ornament steps. Just be sure to supervise the hot glue gun use.

Chalk Embroidery Mini Hoop Ornaments

These cute ornaments have the look of a chalkboard ornament without the actual chalkboard. Learn a couple of basic embroidery stitches like back stitch and French knots and you'll be able to complete any of these Chalk Embroidery Mini Hoop Ornaments.

Pinecone Reindeer

Gather the kiddos (and the crafty adults!) and collect some pinecones that you can then use to make these fun reindeer. Pom poms, glitter, buttons, fabric, pipe cleaners -- you can use practically any material to dress up the Pinecone Reindeer.

Fortune Cookie Ornament

If you don't own a sewing machine, you can also hand sew these adorable Fortune Cookie Ornaments. Designer Alissa also offers many more customization options for these cuties on her blog.

Popsicle Stick Sled Ornament

Popsicle sticks never fail us when it comes to a quick DIY. These Popsicle Stick Ornaments are easy to assemble, and you can add your own touch to it with your favorite colors and family photos.

Fabric Scrap Christmas Balls

Even the tiniest fabric scraps can come in handy for projects like these Fabric Scrap Christmas Balls. We love the idea of a mix of patterns and colors, but you can also plan your color palette carefully to match your holiday decor.

DIY Snow Globe Ornament

Designer Dinah of DIY Inspired has only one rule for what can go in these pretty Snow Globe Ornaments: Make sure the material can fit through the ornament opening!

Jingle Bells Christmas Ornaments

There can never be too much glitter around the holidays, and these Jingle Bells Christmas Ornamentsdefinitely bring on the sparkles! The tutorial is easy to follow, and you can DIY dozens of these ornaments in just an afternoon.

Pom Poms and Pinecone Christmas Ornaments

Designer Debbie loves the idea of ornaments that kids can play with. That's how the idea for these colorful Pom Poms and Pinecone Christmas Ornaments was born. And yes, they are easy enough for kiddos to make.

Popsicle Stick and Twigs Christmas Tree Ornaments

Most of these materials are probably already hanging around your house and in your yard. Add anything you'd like to decorate the Popsicle Stick and Twigs Christmas Tree Ornaments, from sequins to ribbon and pom poms.

DIY Painted Gold Leaf Ornament

Designer Cyd uses an amazing technique that is not only gorgeous, but it also keeps the paint from peeling and chipping like other painted ornaments. The gold leaf ensures that every DIY Painted Gold Leaf Ornamentyou make will be totally different.

DIY Colorful Pom Pom Ornament

You can buy pom-pom makers for this project, or you can follow designer Lauren's super simple instructions for using your fingers instead. We love the idea of combing dozens of different colors to create the DIY Colorful Pom Pom Ornaments.

Reindeer Ornaments

When you're decorating with traditional holiday designs like snowflakes and Santas, don't forget about the reindeer! These Reindeer Ornaments use fun supplies like paint and glitter glue, so have fun choosing your favorite colors and embellishments.

Jersey Pom Pom Ornament

Designer Cindy wanted more texture and weight from her pom pom ornaments, so she used fabric instead. The result is a soft, pet- and kid-friendly Jersey Pom Pom Ornament that anyone can make.

Baker's Twine Christmas Ornaments

These Baker's Twine Christmas Ornaments are everything busy crafters want in a DIY: quick, easy, and inexpensive. Designer Rachel also offers up a couple of alternatives to the baker's twine.

Toilet Paper Roll Wreath Ornaments

Who would've thought that these gorgeous ornaments were made of toilet paper rolls? Not us! Start saving those toilet paper rolls now and you'll have an entire collection of Toilet Paper Roll Wreath Ornaments before the holidays.

Ribbon Candy Ornaments

These ornaments were inspired by the classic candy, but keep them away from pets and kids because they're definitely not edible. Your Ribbon Candy Ornaments can be any colors you choose, from traditional holiday colors to bright, modern palettes.

Wooden Star Ornament

It only took designer Kat one hour to create this simple Wooden Star Ornament, and she says most of that hour was drying time. If you become addicted to making these, you might want to take Kat's advice and make a garland in addition to the ornaments.

Glitter Leaf Ornament

Designer Olivia provides a template for this Glitter Leaf Ornament, making it quick and simple for anyone to DIY. If you love the glittery look of this ornament, Olivia also provides tutorial in the same post for ice skate, church, and paper cone ornaments.

DIY Scented Glitter Pinecone Ornament

Glitter? Check. Holiday scent? Check. This DIY Scented Glitter Pinecone Ornament has all the makings of the perfect holiday craft.

DIY Paper Mache Ornaments

In the mood for something a little less traditional? These Paper Mache Ornaments are adorable and probably totally different from anything else that you have on your tree.

DIY Brass Tack Baubles

Who knew that the key material for your next DIY project was in the office supply aisle? These DIY Brass Tack Baubles are inexpensive but still impressive and festive.

Glitter Twine Ball Ornament

Magical supply Mod Podge is the not-so-secret ingredient in this fun DIY. Your Glitter Twine Ball Ornamentcan also be created using other types of string like yarn or embroidery floss.

Clothespin Nativity Ornament

The basic construction of these Clothespin Nativity Ornaments is easy enough even for kids. You can take the DIY one step further by adding paint or anything else you'd like to customize the craft.

Felt Ornaments

Hop on the scallop trend with this quick DIY. There are no complicated shapes to cut out; the Felt Ornaments are made up of small felt circles that you can cut out using a template you make yourself.

Mosaic Ornaments

Do you still have old CDs hanging around your house? If so, crush them up and use them to make this Mosaic Ornament. There's a video tutorial included, so any level crafter can follow along.

Illuminated Snowflake Ornament

This tutorial does require some soldering, so you'll need a few extra supplies and soldering experience to complete it. The Illuminated Snowflake Ornament is lit by LED strung in the center of the snowflake so it lights up and stands out on any tree.

Gold Reindeer Head Ornament

Yarn-Wrapped Ornaments

The color combinations for this craft are endless. When you finish making a batch of these Yarn-Wrapped Ornaments, keep reading the post for more yarn-wrapped DIYs including Christmas trees.

Stamped Burlap Ornaments

These ornaments look store bought, but you can easily pull off the DIY with just a bit of cutting and gluing. The Stamped Burlap Ornaments can be customized to say anything you'd like, whether it's one of these holiday-themed words or just family members' names.

Argyle Applique Ornament

Show off your love of classic argyle with this ornament that designer Corinne says you can stitch up while watching your favorite holiday movie. The Argyle Applique Ornament instructions come with a template to make cutting the fabric so easy.

Glitter Tassel Animal Ornaments

These Glitter Tassel Animal Ornaments are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. Some craft stores sell these animals in bulk, so it's the perfect opportunity to DIY these for all your friends.

Scrabble Tile Ornaments

For this DIY, you'll need a few tools like a saw and a drill to work with the wood pieces. Spell out your favorite holiday phrase or in the case of the Scrabble Tile Ornament here, your favorite holiday drink.

Toilet Roll Reindeer Christmas Ornaments

Here's a kid-friendly craft that the entire family can work on together. The Toilet Roll Reindeer Christmas Ornaments supplies are inexpensive, and you'll love what designer Jackie used to add texture to the reindeer.

Kate Spade Inspired Ornaments

Designer Cassie says that gold and sparkle is always a good idea, and we couldn't agree more. These Kate Spade Inspired Ornaments would look gorgeous on any classic, elegant tree.

Snowman Block Ornament

For this project, you can upcycle discarded baby blocks or just buy plain wooden blocks from the craft store. You don't have to be an artist to add the face to the Snowman Block Ornament, so go for it!

Personalized Clear Glass Ornament

Designer Thea created this Personalized Clear Glass Ornament as a keepsake gift. You can add friends' and family members' names, birth dates, anniversaries -- anything that commemorates a special occasion.

Dollar Store Snowball Christmas Ornament

This simple ornament takes just a few minutes, and it's a great family holiday activity. The Dollar Store Snowball Christmas Ornament is, of course, budget-friendly too.

Embroidery Hoop Christmas Ornament

Designer Cristina offers so many ideas for changing up the style of these Embroidery Hoop Christmas Ornaments. If you're not a fan of the lace look, you can just substitute a fun fabric that's more your style.