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How to Make Christmas Ornaments

Try these free Christmas ornament craft patterns and projects. Use many creative techniques and supplies to make a variety of Christmas ornaments.

Make Recycled Christmas Ornaments

Decorate your Christmas tree with recycled items! Make ornaments out of light bulbs, cardboard bathroom tissue rolls, CDs, and other items.

Puzzle Piece Christmas Ornaments

Create your own unique ornaments for your Christmas tree or other holiday decorating needs by recycling old jigsaw puzzle pieces. You can use the ideas and directions I provide on these project sheets to create a variety of ornaments. Use my projects as inspiration to create your own designs.

Simple Cardboard Christmas Ornaments

From your About.com Guide, print out these patterns to make simple ornaments our of cereal boxes and other cardboard.

True Meaning of Christmas Ornaments

Use these free, printable patterns to make a variety of ornaments that represent symbols related to the true meaning of Christmas. Also included is my explanation of the 'True Meaning of Christmas'.

3D Paper Star

Belva Slate shares these directions to help you create beautiful stars you can hang up anywhere.

Acorn Christmas Ornament

Instructions for making simple Christmas ornaments using acorns and paint, submitted by Norma in Kentucky.

Apple Cinnamon Ornament

From your About.com guide, use this recipe to make sweet smelling Christmas ornaments.

Candy Cane Mouse

Make this small, felt mouse submitted by Angie Edwards. Perfect for a Christmas tree ornament or a gift.

CD Photo Christmas Ornament

Make an easy Christmas ornament made with a photo and old CD.

CD Photo Ornament

See a picture of the CD Photo Christmas tree ornament craft made by Stefano.

Christmas Baby Mistletoe and Holly Ornament

Angeliina Lawson created this Christmas tree ornament for her 10-month-old son David's 1st Christmas present for his relatives; and, she was nice enough to share the directions so you can make one too.

Christmas Card Ornament Video

This video shows how to make a Christmas ornament from old holiday cards.

Christmas Card Ornaments

Tai from NY explains how she displays her Christmas cards by turning them into simple ornaments.

Christmas Spider Ornament Craft

Instructions to make a Christmas Spider tree ornament and read the story behind it.

Christmas Tree Balloon Ornament

Try making this unique ornament made from a tiny balloon.

Christmas Tree Light Reindeer Ornament

Rain, the About.com Guide to DIY Fashion, shared this reindeer ornament she made from a Christmas tree light bulb!

Clay Pot Christmas Bell Craft

Eleanor explains how you can make adorable bell ornaments using a clay flower pot and a few other supplies.

Clothespin Angel Craft

Find out how to create this cute angel craft using a clothespins and a few craft supplies.

Clothespin Poinsettia Craft

Find out how to create this fun poinsettia craft design using several clothespins, a pom-pom, and a few beads.

Communion Cup Christmas Bell

Karen shares instructions for making a Christmas bell using a communion cup.

Cotton Angel Ornament

ArchHost shares these directions for making an adorable angel out of cotton right off of the plant!

Counting Your Blessings Christmas Ornaments

Here is a great ornament to make and Thanksgiving gathering activity shared by simplysimpl1.

Cristy's Pine Cone Angel Craft

Instructions to make an angel out of a pine cone submitted by Cristy. A fun gift idea or even a great Christmas tree ornament.

Easy Laminated Ornament

This how-to video shows us an easy way to create laminated ornaments.

Egg Carton Bell Craft

Jen from Canada teaches how to transform a simple egg carton cup into a fabulous bell ornament.

Glass Ball Beach Ornament

Step by step instructions to make a Christmas ornament that holds treasures from the beach.

Glass Ball Snowman

Find out how to create a cute snowman face using a clear, glass ornament.

Greeting Card Christmas Ornaments

Make these simple ornaments using old Christmas cards.

Grinch in Chimney Ornament

From your Guide, recycle an empty film container to make this great decoration.

Handprint Snowman Christmas Tree Ornament

Rain, the About.com Guide to DIY Fashion, explains how her and her family makes keepsake ornaments using a glass ball ornament and a hand print! You can also learn how to do this craft by watching this how-to video.

Ice Cream Cone Ornament

From your About.com Guide, a submited craft made with an ice cream cone and glass ornament.

Lacy Dolls Craft

Gloria Cormier shares directions for making these easy and elegant doll crafts.

Lacy Hearts

Gloria Cormier shares directions for making these easy and elegant heart crafts.

Light Bulb Grinch Craft

Sheri from CA explains how she created an adorable Grinch craft using a light bulb.

Light Bulb Penguin

Find out how to create a cute Penguin using a light bulb, paper mache techniques, and a few other supplies.

Light Bulb Reindeer

From your About.com Guide, a unique ornament made with a light bulb!

Light Bulb Santa

From your About.com Guide, make this cute Santa using a light bulb and a few other supplies.

Light Bulb Snowman

Find out how to create a cute snowman using a light bulb, paper mache techniques, and a few other supplies.

Light Bulb Snowman

From your About.com Guide, another cute light bulb ornament.

Magic Glue Christmas Ornament

Homemade Christmas ornaments add a personal touch to your tree that you will appreciate every year. See how to make this fun and simple magic glue ornament craft with your kids.

Max the Dog Ornament

From your Guide, a unique craft using a paper bag! Includes printable templates and photo.

Mini Domed Ornament Craft

A visitor, named Stormincher, shares directions for recycling a plastic knee-high stocking or gumball machine container into a fun Christmas tree ornament.

Mouse in a Cup Craft

From your About.com guide, this mouse peeks up at you out of a home-made coffee cup.

Noodle Frame Ornament Craft

Rain, the About.com Guide to DIY Fashion, explains how her and her family makes fun photo ornaments using noodles!

Orange Juice Can Lid Ornament

From your About.com Guide, a submitted craft using a juice can lid and a photo.

Painted Glass Ball Glitter Ornament

Step by step instructions to make a clear glass ball Christmas ornament with painted gitter swirled inside.

Paper Christmas Ornaments

Make these beautiful paper tree ornaments shared by Belva Slate from Florida!

Pasta Angel

Use these instructions to make a tiny angel using noodles. A great Christmas tree ornament submitted by Leann.

Photo Ornament Craft

This how to video teaches you how to make ornaments using photos.

Pine Cone Angel

From your About.com guide, make this great angel complete with grape vine wreath halo and spanish moss hair.

Pine Cone Angel Craft

Using these directions, your family can make a collection of pine cone angels.

Pine Cone Tree Christmas Ornament

Learn how to make a miniature Christmas tree using a pine cone.

Pokemon Ball Ornament Craft

Instructions to make a special Ornament out of a plastic Pokemon Ball, submitted by Melody Treece Vargas.

Popcorn Wreath Ornament Craft

From your About.com Guide, make a mini wreath using popcorn and a paper plate.

Popsicle Stick Sled

See a picture of a Popsicle Stick Sled made by Thomas C. from NY.

Puzzle Piece Candy Cane Ornament

Follow the directions I provide here and you can create a Christmas tree ornament that looks like a candy cane using old puzzle pieces.

Puzzle Piece Christmas Tree Ornament

Follow the directions I provide here and you can create a Christmas tree ornament that looks like a Christmas tree using old puzzle pieces.

Puzzle Piece Reindeer Ornament

Follow the directions I provide here and you can create a Christmas tree ornament that looks like a reindeer using old puzzle pieces.

Puzzle Piece Santa Hat Ornament

Follow the directions I provide here and you can create a Christmas tree ornament that looks like Santa's hat using old puzzle pieces.

Puzzle Piece Snowflake Ornament

Follow the directions I provide here and you can create a Christmas tree ornament that looks like a Snowflake using old puzzle pieces. This how-to video shows you another way to make this ornament.

Puzzle Piece Snowman Ornament Craft

Follow the directions I provide here and you can create a Christmas tree ornament that looks like a snowman using old puzzle pieces.

Puzzle Piece Star Ornament

Follow the directions I provide here and you can create a Christmas tree ornament that looks like a star using old puzzle pieces.

Puzzle Piece Wreath Ornament

Follow the directions I provide here and you can create a Christmas tree ornament that looks like a wreath using old puzzle pieces.

Reindeer Bell Ornament Craft

From your About.com guide, an easy ornament made from a bell.

Ribbons and Sparkles Glass Ball Ornament

Step by step instructions to make a clear glass ball Christmas ornament decorated with sparkly ribbon and glitter.

Salt Dough Ornaments Video

The holidays can be stressful, which means you should carve out time for some family fun! See how to make and decorate Christmas dough ornaments for you tree.

Sand Paper Gingerbread Man Ornament Craft

Use these free directions and pattern to create a cute gingerbread boy out of sand paper. A great Christmas tree ornament or gift.

Santa Buddies Ornament

Print out this free Santa Buddies activity sheet and create a ornament that looks like a dog!

Santa Hat Christmas Ornament

You can use felt and cotton balls to make this easy ornament.

Sea Shell Christamas Tree Ornaments

Follow the directions shared by Patricia from MA and you can beautiful Christmas tree ornaments using sea shells!

Shining Star Necklace or Ornament

This is a great craft for any season. For Independence Day, simply paint the star red, white, and blue. For Christmas paint it red and green. How about making it for a camping trip or night spent outside.

Simple Beaded Candy Cane Ornament

Instructions to make simple Christmas tree ornaments using beads and chenille stems.

Simple Pine Cone Ornament

From your About.com guide, even the youngest kids can help with this painted ornament.

Stained Glass Ornament Craft

Use these free directions to create a cool stained glass ornament using a plastic cup. A great Christmas tree ornament or gift idea shared by Minno.

Stick Reindeer Ornament Craft

Use these free directions to create this cute reindeer ornament using a craft stick and a few other supplies.

Tinsel Filled Glass Ball Ornament

These beautiful glass ball ornaments just sparkle on the Christmas tree and they are so easy to make.

Tissue Angel Christmas Ornament

This little angel will look adorable on a holiday tree, hanging in a window, or tied on a gift.

TP Drum Christmas Ornament

You will not believe this charming ornament is simply made from a toilet tissue roll!

TP Reindeer Ornament Craft

Use these directions to create a fun reindeer ornament using a toilet tissue roll, shared by Carolyne.

Wooden Snowman Craft

Judy Plummer shared some snowmen she made using wood. She wood burned the pattern onto the wood and then she painted some and and others she stained and sealed.

Angel Kitty

This fancy little kitty is supposed to be hung like an ornament, but I think it would make an adorable pin.

Cardboard Tube Poinsettia Ornament

Who would ever have guessed that this pretty poinsettia flower ornament is made from recycled cardboard tubes! Make this lovely ornament and hang it on your tree, or make several for a festive garland.

Easy Snowman Ornament

This simple snowman ornament uses the flat round lid from a canning jar and a few simple supplies. A juice can lid is great substitute for the canning jar lid if you don't have any. Simple, fun and super cute!

Pretzel Wreaths

Add a touch of whimsy to your tree with these adorable and tasty pretzel wreaths.

Santa's Red Underwear

This is so cute! Make Santa's long johns out of felt; it even includes a poem to include!

Yarn Ornaments

This project resembles paper mache' but you use yarn around a balloon.

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