Inexpensive Christmas Ornaments: DIY Holiday Decor
Published December 6, 2023 at 11:42 pm
This article provides an array of creative ideas and practical tips for making your own inexpensive DIY Christmas ornaments. Discover how you can use simple, accessible materials to create custom decorations that add a unique touch to your holiday decor.

Create Your Own Christmas Wonderland with DIY Ornaments
As the festive season approaches, the spirit of Christmas fills the air with a distinct warmth and charm. If you love decorating but want to keep the expenses low this holiday season, making your own Christmas ornaments can be a delightful and rewarding experience. Not only does it save money, but it allows you to unleash your creativity, customize your decor, and even involve family and friends in an enjoyable crafting adventure.
Below, we dive into various DIY ornament ideas, including simple yet elegant designs you can create from scratch, as well as some tips on how to make your own decorations stand out. We’ll also discuss inexpensive materials and tools you can use and where to find them. Plus, I’ll share my personal experience with some products that you might find helpful for your DIY projects.
Simple and Accessible Materials
To get started with DIY ornaments, you don’t need fancy materials. Open your crafting box, and you’re likely to find most of the essentials. Materials such as colored paper, glitter, ribbon, and beads can be used to make beautiful ornaments. Natural elements like pinecones, twigs, and dried citrus slices add a rustic charm and are usually just a nature walk away.
For a personalized touch, consider embellishing inexpensive clear ornaments with paint or filling them with unique items. I recently tried this with a set of clear plastic bulbs from CraftyBubble, which were not only affordable but also surprisingly durable. After browsing various customer reviews and with my own experience, I can confidently say that these bulbs provide a perfect canvas for any Christmas theme.
One project you can try is a ‘memory sphere’, where you fill a clear ornament with small keepsakes from the year. It’s a heartwarming way to reflect on the year’s memories every holiday season.
Eco-Friendly Options for a Green Christmas
If sustainability is important to you, consider using recycled materials to craft your ornaments. Old greeting cards, fabric scraps, and even bits of old electronics can be transformed into dazzling tree adornments. Not only are you being resourceful, but you’re also contributing to a greener planet.
For example, repurposed cardstock can be cut into festive shapes and decorated with eco-friendly glitter from brands like EcoGlitz. With a natural base that decomposes without harming the environment, EcoGlitz glitter adds the perfect sparkle to your DIY project without the guilt.
Dazzling Light Reflectors
One trick to elevate your tree’s look is by crafting DIY light reflectors. Simple mirror pieces or even reflective paper can amplify the light from your Christmas lights, giving your tree a fuller and more magical appearance. Sunbeam Reflective Paper is one great product for this.
After buying a pack and trying them out myself, I was impressed by how much light they caught and reflected, doubling the glow of the tree lights. Just cut them into starbursts or snowflakes and place them strategically on the tree behind the lights for a truly enchanting effect.

Avery Ingram
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