Here are ten homemade ornaments and garlands you can create to decorate your Christmas tree with a personal, handcrafted touch:
1. Cinnamon Stick Ornaments
- Bundle together a few cinnamon sticks with twine and embellish with greenery or small holiday charms. These not only look rustic but also add a wonderful fragrance to your tree.
2. Dried Orange Slices
- Slice oranges thinly and dry them in the oven. String them with twine to create a garland or hang them individually as ornaments. The translucent slices glow beautifully with tree lights.
3. Pinecone Ornaments
- Collect pinecones and decorate them with glitter, paint, or small beads. Tie a ribbon at the top and hang them from your tree for a natural, woodland feel.
4. Salt Dough Ornaments
- Use a simple salt dough recipe (flour, salt, water) to create shapes with cookie cutters. After baking and cooling, you can paint and decorate them, adding names or festive designs.
5. Popcorn Garland
- String together popcorn with a needle and thread to create a classic popcorn garland. You can alternate popcorn with cranberries for a more colorful and traditional look.
6. Paper Snowflakes
- Fold and cut pieces of paper into intricate snowflakes. These can be hung from the tree or strung together to form a garland. White or colored paper can be used for a variety of looks.
7. Yarn Wrapped Ornaments
- Take Styrofoam balls or cardboard cutouts and wrap them in yarn. These soft, textured ornaments can be made in various colors to match your holiday decor.
8. Button Wreath Ornaments
- Arrange small green buttons in a circle to form mini wreaths. Glue them together and add a ribbon bow at the top. These are easy to make and can be customized with different button colors.
9. Clothespin Ornaments
- Paint or decorate wooden clothespins and glue them together in the shape of stars, reindeer, or other festive shapes. Attach string to the top for easy hanging.
10. Twig Stars
- Collect small twigs from outside and glue them together in a star shape. Wrap them with twine or string lights for a rustic, natural ornament.
These homemade ornaments are fun to make and can be personalized to fit your holiday style, making your tree truly unique​