It’s day eight of our 12 Days of Christmas 2016 Blog Hop, and today we’re featuring 12 beautiful handmade Christmas ornaments to inspire your holiday crafting. If you missed other days of the series, check the links at the bottom to explore each day’s roundup.
Join us for the 12 Days of Christmas Ideas series alongside eleven talented bloggers. We’ve curated top Christmas projects to make your holiday season more festive and fun.
From December 1–12 we’ll share a new collection of Christmas ideas gathered from our blogging friends across the web. In total, that’s 144 creative holiday ideas covering decor, DIY, organization, food, games and more—perfect for simplifying and brightening your season. Subscribe now so you don’t miss any of the inspiration!
Meet the Hostesses
Shirley of Intelligent Domestications ~ Erlene of My Pinterventures ~ Lindsay of Crazy Organized
Michelle of Our Crafty Mom ~ Stephanie of The Tip Toe Fairy ~ Lorelai of Life With Lorelai
Katie of The Organized Dream ~ Amanda of The Kolb Corner ~ Marie of DIY Adulation
Megan of C’mon Get Crafty ~ Sara of Twelve On Main ~ Kim of Made in a Day
12 Handmade Christmas Ornaments
If you’re seeking creative ways to dress your Christmas tree this year, these twelve handmade ornaments offer thriftiness, charm, and gift-worthy appeal. Each project brings its own style—rustic, vintage, modern, and whimsical—so there’s something to suit every tree and taste.
Hand Painted Chalkboard Ornament | The Kolb Corner
Baking Soda Gingerbread Ornaments | My Pinterventures
DIY Rustic Wood Slice Ornament | Our Crafty Mom
Bottle Brush Embroidery Hoop Ornament | Made in a Day
Mason Jar Lid Santa Ornament | Intelligent Domestications
Nordic Style Wood Slice Ornaments | Kreativ K
Secret Message Ornament | C’mon Get Crafty
Wintry Owls Christmas Ornament | Two Purple Couches
Vintage Farmhouse Jute Ornament | Adirondack Girl at Heart
Two Turtle Doves DIY Ornament | Red Cottage Chronicles
Handmade Wooden Christmas Ornaments | Create and Babble
Sweater Upcycled Christmas Ornaments | Pillar Box Blue
These ornament ideas are easy to adapt—use materials on hand, personalize colors or names, and turn them into thoughtful neighbor or teacher gifts. Whether you prefer painted, sewn, repurposed, or rustic wood designs, this collection provides approachable projects for all skill levels.
Enjoy crafting and making your tree uniquely yours this season. Revisit the series any day from December 1–12 to discover more holiday inspiration and fresh ideas for decorations, recipes, and seasonal organization.