Adding beauty and decor to the holidays doesn’t have to be expensive. See how easy it is to create pretty homemade Christmas ornaments for the tree using scrap materials such as ribbon, fabric and beads!
Adding a Homemade Touch to the Tree
We are in the midst of Christmas decorating in my house. My sparkling Christmas tree is up, the boxes are everywhere and there is general chaos in the house. But we’re very happy!
I’ve enlisted my girls and their friend to help me with the decorations. Because otherwise, it will be New Years before I’m finished. Today I’m going to share my homemade Christmas ornaments that I made last year for the first time.
Materials Needed to Make these Simple Ornaments
- cardboard
- scizzors
- cup, bowl (for tracing shapes)
- stapler/hot glue gun
- scrap fabric, ribbon, embellishments
How to Make Scrap Ribbon Ornaments
I begin by cutting out donut shaped cardboard figures.
I then cut fabric into long strips and staple it onto the cardboard.
The strip of fabric is then wrapped around the cardboard.
This is the basic ornament. Now you can add onto it with whatever you have. Here I chose to add some ribbon.
I also had an old pearl set which was in bad shape so on to the ornament it went.
Just add a ribbon to the top so you can hang it on the tree and you’re done – homemade ornaments using what’s found at home.
The possibilities are endless. And they make perfect gifts!
This last one is my favorite homemade Christmas ornament. The vintage fabric and modern beads make a lovely combination.
Now go look around your houses and tell me what you see that can be used for your homemade ornaments.
Need additional DIY ornament ideas?
Check out these handpainted canvas ornaments, macrame feather ornaments or Buffalo check jar lid ornaments.
lisa
Tuesday 16th of February 2021
I am a huge fan of Christmas decor and you did such an excellent job with that pretty ornament. Also, love the rest of your Christmas home tour. I shared my home decorated for Christmas just last week. I gotta check all the ladies that linked up too. I love your ornament! I’ve been seeing so many neat Christmas boho ideas this year! Already pinned.
Tony
Tuesday 16th of February 2021
This DIY just came at the right time! I just bought 4 clear ornaments! You are a genius! I thought I was going to have to pour paint into them but I love the plaid ribbon idea so much better!
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Pili
Thursday 3rd of December 2015
You're so creative, Mary!! I love those ornaments, my favorite is also the last one and the white with the blue ribbon. You're right, they will be great as gifts!
Mary
Thursday 3rd of December 2015
Pili, they are easy and frugal and they make great gifts, you can also do them with your girls. This is the perfect idea for us!
Kimberley
Thursday 3rd of December 2015
Hi Mary, What a clever idea, and so amazing that it is all from things you would have on hand - I love that! I love the one with the pearls and the last one is beautifully shabby chic! But I loved them all! Hmm...you don't want to know how much ribbon I have...I am a ribbon hoarder! ;) Happy almost weekend! Hugs, Kimberley
Mary
Thursday 3rd of December 2015
Kimberly so am I! I hoard ribbon from everysingle thing that has it and comes into my house. Now you can make these too with all your ribbon. You too have a great weekend.