Simple DIY Christmas Ornaments to Gift or Keep

You’ll love making these DIY Christmas ornaments almost as much as you’ll love the memories they bring back year after year.

The magic of Christmas is in the memories. Everything from the food we eat to the traditions we carry out evokes memories from the past and creates new ones. Even the ornaments we hang on the tree can hold a special place in our tender little hearts. Scrapbooking can help make those Christmas memories last, but if you’re looking for a new tradition, making your own DIY Christmas ornaments can bring more meaning to your tree this year and will provide good memories for years to come.

Making your own DIY Christmas ornaments can bring more meaning to your tree this year and will provide good memories for years to come. — Pictured here: Christmas Ornaments Kit (Retired)

Creating DIY Christmas Ornaments

Handmade is all the rage right now, and handmade ornaments are no exception. No, we’re not talking about pinecone reindeer and painted plaster handprints hung with twine. While we deeply cherish every hand-painted popsicle stick creation that was lovingly brought home from school, we also love to make a Christmas tree craft that is a bit more sophisticated once in a while. Crafting for the holidays, whether you do it solo or with family and friends, can be a great way to bring a personal touch to your home. It’s simple too. All you need is some ribbon, cardstock, patterned paper, and embellishments. Making a new ornament every year is a great tradition. If you’re looking for the perfect Christmas ornament craft to tackle, we’ve got it right here.

While we deeply cherish every hand-painted popsicle stick creation that was lovingly brought home from school, we also love to make a Christmas tree craft that is a bit more sophisticated once in a while.

Using the “Hang an Ornament” Set from Stampin’ Up!

Using the “Modern Christmas Suite Collection” from Stampin’ Up!Our new “Modern Christmas Suite Collection” is designed to help the skilled crafter make Christmas cards and keepsake DIY Christmas ornaments. The collection comes with eight cling stamps, 11 ornamental Christmas dies, 12 sheets of specialty Designer Series Paper, baker’s twine, and large gold hoops—everything you’ll need to make Christmas ornaments or other Christmas keepsakes.

You can also make a whole bunch of Christmas cutout ornaments for your tree and to give away to friends and family. There are so many possibilities to use these, and you can let your imagination run free.

Creative Ideas For Handmade Christmas Ornaments

Need a little inspiration for your DIY Christmas ornaments? Here are a few designs we made using the new “Modern Christmas Suite Collection” and the “Bauble Blooms Bundle.

Pictured Here: Modern Christmas Suite Collection

3D Ornament

This cute ornament stands out—literally. You can recreate this look with any of the papers in the “Modern Christmas Suite Collection” or with others from your own stash. No matter which route you go, you’ll love making this whimsical DIY Christmas ornament.

Layered Card

Making your own Christmas cards is another fun tradition. Texture, pattern, and color unite in this multifaceted Christmas card. We love the addition of the bow, which gives it a little extra dimension.

Creative Ways to Gift DIY Ornaments

You can decorate your own tree with your DIY Christmas ornaments, or you can really lean into the spirit of the season and give them away to friends, family, neighbors, coworkers, or anyone else you think could use some seasonal joy.

You can use your ornaments for:

Treat tags
Neighbor gifts
Holiday greetings
Gift tags
Party favors
Teacher gifts
Hot cocoa kit tags
And more!

We love making DIY Christmas ornaments, and we love the versatility of the “Modern Christmas Suite Collection” and the “Bauble Blooms Bundle.” If you have questions, need more inspiration, or want to see what else Stampin’ Up! has on offer to make your Christmas holiday crafting fun and easy, reach out to a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in your area.