Christmas ornament crafts to make this season
Published on September 3, 2026
Embellish your tree with beautiful DIY Christmas ornaments for all to see! From traditional crafts to contemporary makes, we've rounded up our fave festive projects from around the craftesphere! From beautiful knitted baubles to tremendous papercraft tree toppers, there's also plenty of Christmas ornament crafts for kids too!
Beautiful baubles and ornaments
No Christmas tree would be complete without an abundance of brilliant baubles and festive DIY Christmas ornaments. We’ve got homemade bauble patterns for every tree – from daring to the minimalist and all those in between!
Switch up the colours in these patterns to match your home’s festive theme and make a bundle of baubles for your tree. There's also plenty of Christmas ornament crafts for kids too - so the whole family can enjoy!
Christmas pudding bauble
These beautiful knitted Christmas pudding baubles by Amanda Berry will look heavenly hanging from your tree! Made in moreish Paintbox Yarns Simply DK, this pretty pudding is knitted flat and uses fair isle colourwork, perfect for confident beginners or intermediate knitters!
DIY paper tree ornaments
Make like Hello Wonderful with these dizzy, fizzy star topped DIY paper tree ornaments. For unforgettable Christmas crafts for kids that sparkle and shine, this is one project for the list!
Candy cane baubles
We love this free Christmas bauble pattern from Regia in jolly candy cane shades. The pattern includes knitting charts for both Jacquard and Striped designs, so you can make a whole assortment of baubles to brighten up your tree this Christmas!
3D paper baubles
If you love papercraft, making these beautiful 3D paper Christmas tree ornaments by Karina are a wonderful way to spend an afternoon! No matter your style there are plenty of Christmas papercraft ideas to decorate your home.
Minimalist embroidered baubles kit
For classic white Christmas DIY ornament inspiration, this beautiful bauble embroidery kit by Rico is a must! Each kit includes the materials to make 8 stunning minimalist baubles, that you can delicately embroider yourself in gold and silver stranded cotton. For crafty friends - this also makes a gorgeous Christmas gift!
Sewing Room baubles
We absolutely love these glorious crochet Sewing Room baubles by Natalie Beard! Perfect homage to crafters at Christmas these gorgeous amigurumi Christmas ornaments are seriously cute and make great gifts too!
Doily Christmas tree ornaments
Using doilies and popsicle sticks, even younger kids can get involved in making these pretty tree DIY ornaments! This fab super easy tutorial by Buggy and Buddy will be perfect for keeping little hands busy on a winter's afternoon. Plus they'll love hanging their finished ornaments in the tree afterwards!
Christmas crochet paper chain and baubles
These bright and merry Christmas paper chain and bauble pattern from Betsy Makes makes us feel like a kid again! Designed in bright festive colours and mesmerising crochet colourwork, you can wrap and sprinkle these festive decorations all over your tree. A great Christmas DIY project for kids and adult beginners!
Tremendous tree toppers
Christmas isn’t complete without a topper on the tree! Whether you’re a stickler for tradition who has to have an angel; or an artsy alternative who fancies shaking things up a bit – we’ve got a DIY Christmas tree topper for you.
Porg Christmas tree topper
Make your Christmas decorations as unique as you! We love this fun and zany Porg amigurumi Christmas tree topper by Super Cute Design. Star Wars themed Christmas anyone?
Angel tree topper
For a classic Christmas tree topper you'll use year after year try your hand at making this beautiful lace knitted Angel ornament design by Munroe Sisters 3. Elegant and ethereal she'll look stunning at the top of your tree!
Papercraft golden star tree topper
Your tree will certainly shine bright with this beautiful DIY golden star by Abbi Kirsten! All you need is cardstock, glue gun, scissors, thin wood dowel and clear craft plastic to make this magical handmade festive tree topper.
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