--- title: "DIY Christmas Ornaments for the Crafty Girl ..." description: "Pimped up Styrofoam Balls; Christmas Messages; Blingy Baubles; Designer Inspired; This Grinch Didn't Steal Crhistmas; More ..." url: "https://diy.allwomenstalk.com/diy-christmas-ornaments-for-the-crafty-girl/" category: "diy" last_updated: "2026-05-30" --- # DIY Christmas Ornaments for the Crafty Girl ... I have tried all sorts of crafts but have not yet attempted to make Christmas decorations. That's going to change this year as I have a dinky doo 2 year old niece who just loves to get crafty. I'm not sure if ours will turn out as fabulous as these but we're sure going to have fun. Why not run through the ideas and be inspired to get glueing, cutting and sticking yourself? ## 1. Pimped up Styrofoam Balls ![flower arranging, tree, branch, floristry, christmas decoration,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ks/s6/dkahakps5849798dca524231684748_600x900.jpg) You'd never know these are just decorated styrofoam balls. How to: [goodhousekeeping.com](https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/christmas-ideas/a19496/handmade-christmas-ornaments/) ## 2. Christmas Messages ![tree, christmas tree, branch, plant, botany,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/we/fp/oqb67x4758497a4e6d454811901367_600x600.jpg) So beautifully simple, Uses scrabble tiles. How to: [craftsbyamanda.com](https://craftsbyamanda.com/let-snow-scrabble-tile-ornament/) ## 3. Blingy Baubles ![tree, christmas decoration, christmas tree, christmas, holiday,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/dr/sd/otlc3bnk58497b06de3bb077900953_480x720.jpg) Jazz up cheap, plain baubles with glitter and faux gems. ## 4. Designer Inspired _ Another way to decorate plain baubles is to be inspired by a favorite designer (or another theme) How to: bloglovin.com_ ## 5. This Grinch Didn't Steal Crhistmas ![green, grass, stuffed toy, amphibian,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/qh/ry/q5qmua4b58497c366c40b539135206_600x674.jpg) But he will steal the show How to: [thecricutscrapper.blogspot.co.uk](http://thecricutscrapper.blogspot.com/2013/07/your-mean-onemr-grinch.html) ## 6. Wax Crayon Baubles ![art, glass, produce, jewellery, food,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/nt/vz/u9muay7h58497d315ca26800077045_564x752.jpg) Yep - made by melting wax crayons with a hairdryer How to: [livinglovinglaughingcreatingeveryday.blogspot.co.uk](http://livinglovinglaughingcreatingeveryday.blogspot.com/2012/12/melted-crayon-ornaments.html) ## 7. Posh Pine Cones _ Pimp up pine cones with pom poms How to: danaz-homedecor.xyz_ ## 8. Wish upon a Star ![tree, christmas tree, christmas, christmas decoration, plant,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/kt/ig/iqdoajbc58497f484d8cc428634577_480x576.jpg) Not confident in your crafting skills? Anyone can cut out right? How to: [goodhousekeeping.com](https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/christmas-ideas/g393/homemade-christmas-ornaments/) ## 9. List to Santa ![,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/du/p8/kfez7dc0584980793370c351397105_500x558.jpg) Cuteness overload. Everyone in the family should have their own. How to: ## 10. Rustic Snowflakes ![twig, cross, christmas decoration, flower,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lq/b1/rvm90d3z5849811e4975c456953675_480x720.jpg) So charming! How to: [littlethingsbringsmiles.com](https://goo.gl/wVrcce) ## 11. Easy Paper Decorations ![christmas tree, tree, christmas decoration, christmas, holiday,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ja/rp/jqwxdvr8584981c1909e0046727967_480x723.jpg) Make these easily with a free printable download How to: [picklebums.com](https://picklebums.com/star-and-circle-paper-decorations/) ## 12. Felt Trees _ As cute as a button How to: buddlycrafts.com_ ## 13. Melted Candy Ornaments ![Retalhos, advertising, poster, banner, Christmas,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/r4/zc/sm9o0f6y584984286814b228811299_570x708.jpg) The perfect way to use up hard candy left over from Halloween How to: [frugalmomeh.com](https://www.frugalmomeh.com/christmas-candy-ornaments.html) ## 14. Mini Wreaths ![red, christmas decoration, wheel, flower, art,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/hw/b3/ja7t01p8584984a4b6444835152370_500x565.jpg) Can you believe these start out as shower rings? How to: [creativegreenliving.com](https://www.creativegreenliving.com/2014/12/how-to-make-recycled-christmas-wreath-ornaments-upcycled.html) ## 15. More Felt Trees ![christmas tree, christmas decoration, branch, lighting, twig,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/vk/d1/hq5hrdo558498d16bd276736161600_480x720.jpg) So easy to make. How to: [thisheartofmineblog.com](http://www.thisheartofmineblog.com/2013/11/26/felt-christmas-tree-ornament/) ## 16. Memory Decorations ![art, food, dishware, meal, baking,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/xi/q3/pbczwm6q58498d8103bbd551883074_480x720.jpg) Photo transfer decorations are a sweet way to hang memories on the tree. How to: [landeeseelandeedo.com](https://www.landeeseelandeedo.com/photo-transfer-christmas-ornaments/) ## 17. IRRESISTIBLE Cupcakes ![food, dessert, cake, flower, cupcake,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/oz/g2/x2crn6sl58498e19f360f388368860_600x625.jpg) Looks good enough to eat but don't bite cos it's made of styrofoam. How to: [factorydirectcraft.com](https://factorydirectcraft.com/factorydirectcraft_blog/sweeten-celebration-fun-styrofoam-ball-cupcakes/) ## 18. No Sew Baubles ![red, christmas decoration, christmas, rats, neo,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/go/sj/lxgdgu1i58498ee9ab529216429577_500x725.jpg) Check out the tutorial because some of this lady's designs are fab. How to: [craftsncoffee.com](https://goo.gl/5GhZjC) ## 19. Snowman Hats ![christmas tree, christmas decoration, dessert, food,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/rm/oj/nojfvbsp58498fb63b2e3221023460_480x575.jpg) Have you guessed these are made from Keurig cups? How to: [pitterandglink.com](http://www.pitterandglink.com/2014/12/recycled-k-cup-snowman-hat-ornaments.html) ## 20. Mini Mittens ![red, crochet, flower, plant, knitting,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/k4/q0/ht2sem2w5849938da6b1b067847328_400x600.jpg) Can you knit? Then you must try these. How to: [justcraftyenough.com](https://web.archive.org/web/https://www.justcraftyenough.com/2012/07/advent-calendar-project-week-4/) ## 21. Glass Ornaments ![christmas decoration, jewellery, branch, petal, lighting,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/zp/cm/kpllnjlq58499423358b5666303180_480x720.jpg) Pick up some clear glass ornaments from a dollar store and go to town on decorating them. The only limit is your imagination. ## 22. Edible Cookie Ornaments ![tree, christmas, christmas tree, christmas decoration, branch,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/y4/n9/mz4152pk584994d3196fd445559934_480x720.jpg) What could be simpler? Buy ready made dough, roll it out, cut shapes, add a loop and decorate with icing and dragees and edible glitter. ## 23. Dancing Angel ![light, lighting, petal, light fixture, flower,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/y3/ai/lfk77eql58499630d41fe612991522_540x811.jpg) This is so elegant and it's made from crepe paper. How to: [craftberrybush.com](https://www.craftberrybush.com/2014/11/merry-mag-and-crepe-paper-ballerina-ornament-tutorial.html) ## 24. Snowman ![snowman, lighting, bottle, Ginger, SnapCrafts.com,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/d5/xc/fk0fiebn584996baad6f0431841427_540x767.jpg) He'll light up your life. He's made from a light bulb. How to: [gingersnapcrafts.com](https://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/2012/12/light-bulb-snowman-ornament-tutorial.html) ## 25. Cute Reindeer ![art, pattern, textile, pendant, christmas decoration,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ta/py/mt0w5hs1584997a450cc6067496586_455x640.jpg) Drink a few bottles of wine, save the corks and make a reindeer. Simples. 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