Materials You’ll Need
Let’s gather the needed materials before diving into the steps for making DIY ornaments. Don’t worry- you won’t need to spend much money. You might already have some of these items at home!
For the Button Snowflakes, gather some buttons in various sizes, white paint, glue, and string. For the Paper Stars, you’ll need colored paper or cardstock, scissors, a ruler, and glue.
Collect wine corks, googly eyes, tiny pom-poms, pipe cleaners, and glue for the Wine Cork Reindeer. Grab some pinecones, white paint, paintbrush, twine, and decorative embellishments for the Pinecone Ornaments.
Finally, you’ll need flour, salt, water, cookie cutters, and paint for the Salt Dough Ornaments.
DIY Ornaments to Make
Now, let’s get crafty! We’ll guide you through five easy DIY ornaments to make for your Christmas tree or to give as gifts.
First, let’s start with Button Snowflakes. Glue the buttons together in a snowflake-shaped pattern, add white paint, and finish with a string as a hanger.
Next up, Paper Stars. Fold the paper accordion-style, cut it into a star shape, and glue the edges together. You can make these in various sizes and colors for a charming display.
For Wine Cork Reindeer, glue googly eyes and a pom-pom nose to a wine cork. Then, twist and shape pipe cleaners into antlers and glue them onto the top of the pin.
Pinecone Ornaments are a classic holiday tradition. Paint your pinecones white, add embellishments like glitter or beads, and tie a piece of twine around the top for hanging.
Finally, Salt Dough Ornaments are perfect for personalizing. Mix flour, salt, and water to form a dough. Use cookie cutters to create any shape you like, then bake in the oven and paint.
Remember, the beauty of DIY ornaments is that you can customize them to your liking. Add unique embellishments, use different colors, or try out different shapes. You can also involve the whole family to make it a fun bonding experience.
By making your christmas ornaments, not only do you save money, but you can also create sentimental and unique decorations that will be cherished for years to come. Plus, the feeling of pride and accomplishment when you see your handmade ornaments adorning your tree s priceless.
We hope these ideas inspire you to get creative and have fun with your holiday decorating. May your home be filled with warmth, joy, and DIY Christmas charm this season!