Christmas is coming closer and closer and we’re more excited each day that goes by. Meanwhile, we’re finding the best ideas to decorate for this holidays season and made our homes beautiful and comfy! These eight ornament ideas you can DIY at home will do just that, check them out!

“I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.” - Charles Dickens

Snowglobes

Snowglobes are adorable and will make your tree amazing!
Snowglobes are adorable and will make your tree amazing! Image source: No Biggie

Snowglobes are one of my favorite decor pieces from Christmas time, so of course I had to start off this list with one of these! You can find the instructions at No Biggie and they’re actually pretty simple, you’ll have lots of fun doing these.

Thread Star

Stars are one of the Christmas symbols, you must have at least one on your tree!
Stars are one of the Christmas symbols, you must have at least one on your tree! Image source: Live Craft Eat

These stars can follow the Christmas pattern of colors (as shown on the photo), or you can get creative with them.

For example:

Make one for each favorite color of your family member! Wouldn’t that be lovely? Check out the step-by-step!

Popsicle Stick Sleds

How else would Santa get to your home if not on a sled?
How else would Santa get to your home if not on a sled? Image source: Clean & Scentsible

It wouldn’t be a complete DIY Christmas ornaments list if we hadn’t at least one sled option! These even have the advantage of being super easy to make, the main item you need are popsicle sticks - have fun doing these!

Confetti Filled Ornaments

Adorable and easy to make, these ornaments are essential!
Adorable and easy to make, these ornaments are essential! Image source: Good Housekeeping

If you’re looking for a more neutral, classic decor style, these confetti filled ornaments are the choice for you! You’ll find the whole directions on how to make your own christmas ornaments here.

Coffee Cup

Coffee lovers are going to love this as well, it can even be made as a gift!
Coffee lovers are going to love this as well, it can even be made as a gift! Image source: One Artsy Mama

Among the Christmas decorations to make yourself at home, we’ve found this cute cup of joe ornament and we loved it!

Here’s the best part:

They’re so easy to make! One Artsy Mama shares the how-to part and you can DIY it in one afternoon!

Tree Ornaments

Miniature trees to decor the house!
Miniature trees to decor the house! Image source: Crafts Unleashed

What about some tree ornaments to hang on your tree itself? Inception much? All jokes aside, these do look adorable! You don’t necessarily need to hang them on your tree, of course, be creative with your decor and make it as unique as possible!

Cookie Ornaments

Gingerbread cookies are part of the Christmas magic!
Gingerbread cookies are part of the Christmas magic! Image source: Where Your Treasure Is

These delightful homemade christmas ornaments dough shaped like gingerman cookies are a must for the holiday decor! Made from salt dough and cinnamon, they’ll look really cute in your home.

Crochet Trees

Crocheting and Christmas could only make something beautiful!
Crocheting and Christmas could only make something beautiful! Image source: My Poppet

These crochet crafts just look so good they had to be here as well! These can even make a nice gift for the date, I’m sure whoever got these would love them - both because they’re beautiful and because they have the specialness from being homemade!

What’s your favorite DIY ornament for the holidays? Share some thoughts and show us your own crafts! We’ll love to see your creative projects!

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