85 Easy DIY Holiday Ornaments for All Ages

Skip the store-bought baubles this year, and trim your Christmas tree with handmade, personalized ornaments that will last for years to come. Made from materials you might already have around the house, we have a DIY ornament for every skill level, including painted ornaments, dried orange slices, ornaments made from office supplies, salt dough ornaments, upcycled ornaments and more. So, gather the whole family for a night of Christmas crafting, and don't forget to make a few extra ornaments to gift to friends and loved ones for the perfect DIY holiday present idea.

Deck the halls this year with one-of-a-kind ornaments that show off your awesome artistic skills. Not feeling particularly painterly? No worries, these elegant ornaments are easier to craft than you probably think. We'll show you how in the link below.

If you have felt scraps leftover from other craft projects, don't throw them away. Instead, use them to make Christmas tree ornaments such as this adorable mini wreath. The fun and festive decoration is the perfect addition to any tree and is ideal for kids to craft since it won't break when dropped.

This personalized, house-shaped DIY clay ornament makes a sentimental housewarming gift that new homeowners will cherish for years to come.