Homemade Christmas Ornaments:
Make Your Own Christmas Decorations

Homemade Christmas ornaments have, and always will be a part of the Christmas tradition.

A Homemade History

Around the 15th century, trees were first decorated with fruits, nuts and tinsel. Then, in the Victorian era, Christmas trees were decorated with snowflakes, stars and paper bags filled with candied nuts.

By 1870, glass ornaments arrived on the scene and so began our modern love affair with trees that sparkle and shine. Today's trees can be decorated with a theme in mind, or a mix and match of homemade and store bought ornaments.

Homemade ornaments are still a vital part of modern Christmas traditions because they are unique and treasured by giver and getter alike!

Your Tree Tells a Story

Adding a touch of homemade to your Christmas tree allows you to personalize your decorations in a way that no one else can. Each year, as you pull out your homemade decorations, you will reconnect with past holiday seasons as you remember how, why and who you were with when you made your homemade ornaments. Your tree tells of Christmases past each year that you decorate!

Giftable

Homemade Christmas decorations make creative Christmas gifts as well. Just like homemade toys, these ornaments become heirlooms and part of your loved one's holiday story. So, make two of each: one to keep and one to give away.

These simple, homemade Christmas decorations can also double as unique Christmas tags - be creative!


Homemade Christmas Decorations

Cookie Ornament

These gingerbread cookie ornaments are styled after antique silhouettes. Hang them on your tree, or use them as a gift tag for a rustic and homey touch.

Simple Homemade Christmas Ornaments

Here's a section dedicated to very simple and easy-to-make Christmas ornaments - using items you can easily find in your kitchen!

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