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15 DIY Ornaments That You Can Make This Weekend

November 21, 2018

As much as we all like quilling crafts, sometimes its fun to pull out your bin of craft supplies and work on something new.

And, if you’re anything like me, you have loads of bits and pieces from past designs that are looking to be used for an amazing project!

You never know what may become a treasured family memory.

So, I’ve asked some of my online friends to share their favorite DIY ornaments to inspire you.

Here are 15 DIY ornaments that you can make this weekend!

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15 DIY Ornaments That You Can Make This Weekend - Make some Christmas memories with tree ornaments from my favorite bloggers || www.ThePaperyCraftery.com

In my mind, any time is a good time to craft.

But, the weekend after Thanksgiving can be the official time to start thinking Christmas.

Here are some designs to keep your creative juices flowing!

Even your littlest crafters can help with these mini tree ornaments from Crayons and Cravings.

A fun DIY Christmas Tree Ornament craft, made using wreath garland, cinnamon sticks, twine, buttons, pom poms and jingle bells.

How adorable are the button reindeer on Cutesy Crafts’ felt ornaments? Love!

Button and Felt DIY Christmas Ornaments

Get on the poured paint trend with Exploring Domesticity and these space-inspired baubles.

DIY Galaxy Ornaments - Poured Paint Christmas Ornaments

Start saving your empty thread spools to make these personalized wish list ornaments from Natural Beach Living.

Easy Christmas Ornaments Kids Make, Unique Christmas Ornaments, Kid Made Christmas Ornaments, Personalized Christmas Ornaments, Homemade Christmas Ornaments, #Christmascrafts #homemadeChristmasornaments #Christmas

While you’re in personalizing mode, try this family-themed ornament from The Chaos and The Clutter.

Capture your family's memories from the year into a keepsake ornament that can be opened in future years. A time capsule that can be hung on your Christmas tree!

Keep those wrapping paper scraps for mini trees like this one from Moms Who Save.

wrapping paper holiday ornament diy

I’m really digging the decoupaged Christmas balls that Burlap and Blue dreamed up. Another great way to repurpose paper!

DIY Christmas Ornaments 10

I’m sure there are some knitters out there that would love to see Where the Smiles Have Been’s yarn ball ornament on their tree.

How to Make a Yarn Ball Ornament: Two Methods! | Where The Smiles Have Been

And I know there are unicorn fans who need an extra dash or pink sparkles on their holiday! Check out this The Best Ideas for Kids post for all the steps.

Unicorn Ornaments

Have sweet memories year after year when you recreate Tikkido’s mini gingerbread man ornament.

We have a lot of blue and white snowy scene decorations around our house at Christmas and this little penguin from Messy Little Monster would fit in perfectly.

How to make fingerprint penguin wood slice Christmas ornaments. An easy kid - made Christmas ornament DIY for toddlers and preschoolers that doubles up as a keepsake. Great for a penguin, snow or winter project.

Here’s one that I’ve never seen! Learn how to recreate your kid’s drawings with Swoodsen Says.




Rad and The Rest was kind enough to share their adorably quirky dinosaur ornaments. Roar!

DIY Dinosaur Christmas Ornaments

Is anything more traditional than these orange star decorations by Thimble and Twig? They make me think cozy Christmas!

Dried Orange Handmade christmas decorations

And lastly, for those who have the right tools, check out this farmhouse-style burnt wood ornament by Spaceships and Laser Beams.

Homemade Burnt Wood Ornament

I hope this quick post encourages you to gather up some crafty bits and create a few DIY ornaments of your own.

Of course, if you’re sticking to paper quilling, these poinsettia and snowflakes look beautiful on a Christmas tree.

If you do need to stock up on supplies, check out this post with some tips to save you a few dollars!

I’ll be back next week with a new quilling tutorial, so stay tuned.

And for my American friends, I wish everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!





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  1. Peggy says

    November 24, 2018 at 2:56 pm

    None of the ornament sites would open for me? Please help!

    Reply
    • Meredith says

      November 24, 2018 at 3:05 pm

      I just checked and they work for me. Maybe it’s some sort of privacy setting that you have? If it’s not working, you could always google the original site that has posted the craft your interested in.

      Reply

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