18 Ornaments to DIY This Weekend
Holiday decorating is afoot at the Brit + Co headquarters, and we’re sprucing things up by DIYing festive wreaths and brainstorming awesome new ways to use snowflakes. If you’re more of a last-minute-everything kind of gal, we’re here to help with some quick and easy DIY magic for that bare tree of yours. This weekend, take on one (or more!) of these 18 simple DIY ornament projects to get your tree decorated exactly to your liking.
1. Rustic Twig Arrows: For those of you striving for a more rustic or boho Christmas tree, try making these twig arrows, complete with wooden beads and hemp twine. If you’re looking to add some brightness, opt for colorful feathers instead of earth-toned ones. (via Yellow Bliss Road)
2. Mason Jar Ornaments: These magical little mason jar ornaments are easier to make than you think. To create the snow around the tree, use flake snow or sugar. (via Simply Ciani)
3. Hanging Paper Votives: We are obsessed with these sweet paper votives! Get ready to invest in LED tealights to make these lovelies glow. (via South by North)
4. Metallic Leather Garland: We love our metallics on cakes, our nails and in our home offices — you name it, we’re adding shine. Now we’re ready to throw some metallic leather onto our holiday trees, thanks to this easy DIY garland. (via Put and Pull)
5. Christmas Cubes: Go geometric this year with these Christmas cubes. Paint them copper and gold, or be bold and cover them in neon spray paint and glitter. (via Ohoh Blog)
6. Felt Ornaments: We love the (literal) softness of these whimsical felt ornaments. Learn to make petal drops, twirling trees and confetti bursts with this easy-to-follow DIY guide. (via The Purl Bee)
7. Pom Pom Pinecone: Get the kiddies involved this season by making these pom pom pinecone ornaments with them. Yes, you will need that hot glue gun. (via iVillage)
8. Washi Tape Ornaments: Our washi tape obsession continues, thanks to these sparkly DIY ornaments. We also love the idea of stuffing a clear bulb with silver tinsel and calling it a day. (via Odessa May Society)
9. Origami Diamonds: These bold yet elegant paper diamonds will bring a splash of color to that traditional spruce of yours. Or pair them with a white tree to make the colors really pop. (via How About Orange)
10. Filled and Painted Bulbs: Fill a clear plastic bulb with a teaspoon of paint and swirl until the inside is completely covered. It’s really that simple. (via Little Gray Fox)
11. Pom Poms: We. Love. Pom poms. So fluffy! (via A Lovely Lark)
12. Sprinkle Ornaments: Sprinkles aren’t just a baked good topping. Case in point: Christmas tree sprinkle bulbs. (via Little Gray Fox)
13. Ombre Bulbs: We’re starting to think we’ll never get sick of ombre DIYs. Next on our ombre agenda: making holiday tree ornaments. (via Ambrosia Creative)
14. Sugar Christmas Tree Bulbs: These gorgeous bulbs will take some time to craft, especially if you plan on making your own tiny trees. But once they’re complete, you can bet your holiday guests will be ooh-ing and ahh-ing over these beauties for hours. (via Craftberry Bush)
15. Giant Ornament Balloons: These are AWESOME. How many do you think we can fit on our tree??? (via Studio DIY)
16. Pink + Gold Bulbs: These feminine bulbs remind us of sweet treats and ballerinas for some reason. Make sure to stock up on tissue paper and pink sharpie to make these girly ornaments. (via The Knot)
17. Painted Honeycomb Balls: We love any excuse to use acrylics, and these honeycomb balls are just the ticket. You can even keep them around after the holiday season is over. (via Make and Tell)
18. Marbleized Ornaments: Now that we’ve picked out our fave nail polish brands, we know exactly which ones we’ll use to make these ornaments. (via Confetti Sunshine)
Which of these adorable ornaments do you plan on DIY’ing this holiday season? Let us know in the comments below!
