Tutorial - Recycled Ombre Christmas Ornament

Uses bronze spray, beads and elastic jewelry cord

Tutorial at Happy Girly Crafty Blog

"I told you before that my Christmas decoration was going to be minimal this year and that my tree is white. I thought that it would be cute to have some ornaments in white and gold and I was going to buy some plain white ones to make them ombre, but I came across these old ones that were off white, little beaten-up but also they had small amounts of glitter which was so cute! So I decided to recycle those instead and not buy anything new".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Clay Ornaments

Recipe to make air drying clay ornaments

Tutorial at Sol Da Eira Blog

"This year we bought a real Christmas tree, like the ones we used to have when we were kids... And we picked up some moss from the woods to make a Nativity scene. To keep up with the idea of a handmade Christmas, we also made the ornaments for the tree. I sew up some fabric hearts. With some help from the kids, we made stars and circles from white clay (also homemade) and some pompons with white wool".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Hanging Terrariums

Shop at your local thrift store to find elements for these

Tutorial at The Beauty Dojo Blog

"Today we’re going to make these fun DIY Christmas Hanging Terrariums. I bought these terrariums at the beginning of the year when it seemed like terrariums were popping up everywhere, but they’ve been sitting on my shelf until now. I’m so happy that I’m finally putting them to good use. You can hang these anywhere inside your house to add a festive flare or simply hang them on your Christmas tree".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Snowman Ornament

Shiny Deco Foil to makes the nose stand out

Tutorial at Pieced Brain Blog

"This Snowman is a quick ornament that doubles as wall decor, is quick to make, and could be a great gift for your friends at Christmas. I am totally smitten by him! It was fun designing and making it so I decided to post a tutorial just in case you like him, too.  I used Michael Miller's Fawn Memories Christmas fabrics - they were perfect for this project.  Here is what you will need".... Read more

Tutorial - Character Ornaments from Craft Foam

Use leftover  scraps from other projects

Tutorial at Non Toy Gifts Blog

"Some people buy new Christmas ornaments every year, others prefer to create them themselves.  I love the store-bought ornaments for the shiny and perfect look but I also want to give Christmas a personal touch through ornaments, decorations and gifts. I would like to have a color coordinated tree but I choose instead a tree with mis-matched handmade ornaments, a tree that holds memories of important moments and people in our lives, a tree that will warm our hearts year by year. Simple DIY Christmas ornaments, that don’t require much time and many supplies, that I can make while my kids nap or easy enough to get the kids involved, are my favorites".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make String Star Ornaments

You can use wool or jute to make your shapes

Tutorial at Hands On Workshop Blog

"Hand made Christmas decorations in neutrals add a smart artisanal look to your Christmas decorating. Here’s an idea for making craft-inspired decorations from string or jute twine. They look lovely on a tree, a branch, and even hanging in a cluster.  You could try choosing three colours (including natural) and making lots in three or four shapes and just covering your tree with those for a simplified crafty look. You can also try bunching them together for a centerpiece or table decoration. In another tutorial to come we’ll show you how to added them to a Christmas wreath to hang on your door".... Read more

Tutorial - Make a Horse Christmas Ornament

Take a dollar store plastic horse and turn it into a horse lovers ornament

Tutorial at XOXO Grandma Blog

"Do you have any horse lovers in your life? I have quite a few in mine. If you have some in yours too, this is one ornament you'll want to make because it's so simple to create.Supplies needed:Plastic horse - I found this one at my local dollar store,Silver spray paint, Eye screw, 1/4" x 2", Spackle or putty".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Felt Christmas Ornaments

Felt, ribbon, and a little stuffing are all you need to make these

Tutorial at AppleGreen Cottage Blog

"A toddler in your house? Let me show you how to make easy, unbreakable Christmas tree decorations that don't run a risk of being crushed to splinters. There is good chance you'll want to make your Christmas tree safe (and fun) for your toddler, avoiding any thin-glass or similar easily breakable ornaments. We have opted for this solution, leaving the marvellous just-watch-don't-touch glass ornaments in the basement".... Read more

Tutorial - Make Mud Cloth Patterned Ornaments

Inspired by mudcloth designs

Tutorial at The Beauty Dojo Blog

"For my first Christmas diy, I decided to hop on the mud cloth bandwagon. Some of my favorite bloggers have been sporting this fun print on their blogs and I’m loving it. Here are two of my favorites: Mud Cloth Pumpkins from Homey Oh My and Mud Cloth Napkins from Almost Makes Perfect. I decided to draw this print onto some simple black ornaments with to create some mud cloth ornaments. I just love how the white print pops against the black! These little ornaments would make the perfect addition to your Christmas tree or you can even attach them to gifts and use them as gift tags".... Read more

Tutorial - Make a Decorative Swedish Dala horse

Traditional ornament with an American twist

Tutorial at Borei Design Blog

"My husband is part of the first generation of his family that was born in the United States.  Over the years we have found a happy blend of family traditions when it comes to decorating for Christmas. In a previous post I discussed traditional Swedish Christmas ornaments and showed you how to make a Swedish Advent Star (see: How to Create Swedish Advent Stars Using Recycled Book Pages).  Today I would like to share with you another decorative Swedish item that can be made with book pages and other recycled materials: the Dalahäst or Dala horse.  Swedish Dala horses have become so well known and admired, that they are often today seen as a symbol of Sweden itself".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Prairie Point Star Ornaments

Make in a variety of sizes and fabric combinations

Tutorial at Super Mom - No Cape Blog

"To make the inside of the ornament: Fold the 5″X10″ scrap of fabric in half or if using 5″  squares, place one on top of the other. Use a compass to draw a 4.5″ diameter circle. If you don’t have a compass, you can use the lid from a yogurt container as a template. Stitch completely around the circle following the pencil line. Use a pinking shears to trim the seam allowance".... Read more

Tutorial - Snowman Ornament with Baby Food Jars

A fun way to reuse those baby food jars

Tutorial at Stare If You Must Blog

"For a while we had perpetual foster babies. With those foster babies came many baby food jars. Over the years I have perfected my version of the Baby Food Jar Snowman Ornament.  First I clean the jars of all stickers and sticky residue, then I spray paint them white. I use any shape baby food jars".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Felted Acorn Garland

Make cute ornaments, table decoration or a garland for your tree

Tutorial at The Magic Onions Blog

"Jazz up your home for autumn. Or make a colorful garland for your Thanksgiving table or  your Christmas tree. Or make one to keep your home wonderfully woodsy all year round. I promise, once you have your ADORABLE felted acorn garland up in your home, you’ll never want to take it down.  Pin this graphic tutorial on Pinterest so that you can save the instructions forever. You’ll be happy you did later when you are looking for it".... Read more

Tutorial - Clay Gingerbread Ornaments

A dozen gingerbread men take about 3/4 of a pound of clay

Tutorial at The Chilly Dog Blog

"If you like the look of classic gingerbread dough ornaments on your Christmas tree, I'd like to share my method for making gingerbread ornaments that be placed on the tree year after year.  The secret, don't use dough. Instead use oven-bake clay. Visually, the ornaments look almost identical to those made of dough. However clay ornaments can withstand a few extra years of holiday cheer".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Shabby Denim Heart Ornament

Have fun with decorative sewing stitches

Tutorial at Cocojude Blog

"I chose to use some denim, as I had leftover scraps from some old jeans, and it looks nice and rustic. I was lucky enough to be sent some lovely Christmas ribbons to sample by Fantastic Ribbons, as I am one of their blogging team. The ribbons are lovely twill-style, rustic ribbons which work great with the denim. I have grand Christmas present wrapping plans for the ribbon I have left".... Read more

Tutorial - Sparkly Ornaments from Juice Can Lids

Frugal and environmentally friendly Christmas ornaments

Tutorial at Grow Creative Blog

"We sold our house and closed on it yesterday!  The weight on my shoulders feels about 20 lbs lighter!  So now I have more free time for Christmas Crafty Adventures. I can't decorate as much as I normally would- living in my in-law's basement has it's limitations- but I've come up with some easy and economical Christmas Ornaments made from juice lids".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Polymer Clay Ornaments

Easy to make, affordable and super cute

Tutorial at Cute Simple Stuff Blog

"I hope I am not running late for this, but I wanted to share some Christmas ornaments I made this year. I made a few of them, using different materials but everything is super affordable. These ones are super easy to make, made out of polymer clay and fast to make actually".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Jute Twine Tree Ornaments

Homespun ornaments suitable for any holiday décor

Tutorial at Purple Hues and Me Blog

"Looking for a rustic but chic look for Christmas décor?  Have I got a simple idea for you!  How about making some easy jute twine flowers, adding a rhinestone to the center and attaching them to flat disc glass ornaments. Here's how its' done".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Reindeer Ornament

Glue a loop to the back of your reindeer for hanging

Tutorial at Family Crafts Blog

"This cute little reindeer is easy to make and can be used as an ornament, a gift topper, or even a fun gift. It doesn’t take much more than a few basic craft supplies to make one. You can even modify this to use supplies you have on hand. For example, if you don’t have burlap, you can use felt or paper. You can use pom-poms instead of buttons or thin ribbon instead of colored hemp or twine".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Ribbon Tree Ornament

Decorate packages or put on a Christmas tree

Tutorial at XOXO Grandma Blog

"If you're one of those people who like the idea of being crafty, but aren't actually into tackling complicated, timely projects... well, I've got a great craft for you!  Here's a fun, easy-to-make ornament. I was inspired by Fire Flies and Mudpies.  After doing one as suggested on that site, I figured out an easier way to make these with a little extra finish to these so they are a quick project that's perfect to do with children or non-crafty friends.  Step 1 - You will need the following supplies, a little wire for the top. Star brads are the easiest method to finishing off your tree but if you want to add eyelet stars to the top of your trees, you'll need a little epoxy glue too".... Read more