Homemade Christmas Ornaments with Scrap Ribbon
These pretty, inexpensive homemade Christmas ornaments using scrap materials are a simple way to add a handmade touch to your tree!
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.
What a great idea!! I would love to have you share at my new craft link party: http://craftymomsshare.blogspot.com/2015/12/adult-coloring-book-review-craft-crafty.html
Carrie I just linked up. Always happy to visit new link parties.
I love homemade ornaments and these are just beautiful. You are so clever and thank you for showing us how to make them. Great to have you link up and share at our very first #OvertheMoon link up and see you next week. I love this time of year!
Sue it is also my favorite time of the year. Everything gets dressed up in its finest… except me, I’m still in pajamas.
These are so cute! I am always looking for handmade ornaments that are easy to customize to new color schemes and themes. Thanks you so much for sharing at Inspired By You!
I don’t t hink it can get any easier Kimm. It took me about 10 minutes. The hard part was trying to decide what to put on them.
Mary I love the sweet, rustic look of these. Just gorgeous! Thanks for sharing at Five Star Frou-Frou. Mimi xxx
Thank you Mimi, They have turned out pretty well and now I’m giving them as personalized gifts.
i would use old CD’s for this…but i love what you did
Elaine you are so right. Why didn’t I think of this? And I have a ton of Cd’s waiting to be repurposed. I’ll definitely try it next time, thank you for the suggestion and for stopping by.
These all look so pretty, Mary. I love homemade ornaments. Pinned and Tweeted.Thank you for partying at Snickerdoodle Sunday with us each week.
Beverly they were easy peasy. And so versitile. I make them and put them all over the house. Thanks for hopping over.
Mary, I had to scroll down so far to leave a comment, it shows how much people love what you do. The way your mind thinks, mixing the creative with the repurposing. It’s just amazing how you can turn a piece of cardboard into a treasured holiday memory! Thanks for sharing I am pinning!!!
Nikki, I love cardboard because it’s free! Left over from too much wasteful packaging. The fabric comes from old clothes. and the ribbons are also free. Sometimes when you buy clothing the tags have these cute ribbons on them. I save everything… my house is full… its getting dangerous in here…lol
Hi Mary..
Your handmade ornaments are so pretty and unique..
thank you so much for coming to visit me and leaving such a kind comment..
Sonny Dream Lane
Thank you Sonny. Your post today was the sweetest surprise. That is true talent to be able to make a doll look so life-like! Merry Christmas.
Very cool! This looks like a fun activity to do with kids!
Thanks so much for joining the Alder Collective this week again! Pinning!
Kayla this would be perfect to do with kids of any age. And it can be done with fabric or paper . Thanks for your great idea!
A lovely personal touch to your tree! I’m off to search through the house to see what I can make 🙂 Thanks for linking to #frifree4all
Hayley the inspiration does not stop at this time of the year. Everywhere we look we see so much that inspires. Good luck with your decorations!
Hi Mary,
I love homemade Christmas ornaments, especially ones that my kids can easily get involved in making. Thanks for sharing so many different ways to decorate a simple piece and for linking up with us at Talented Tuesday.
Cheers,
AJ
AJ your kids will love doing these, they are so easy and the possibilities are limitless.
These are so cute! I love how simple they are to make and customize – I like anything I can make more unique to my style. Thank you for sharing at Welcome Home Wednesday, your posts have been awesome 🙂
Thanks so much Sam. They are so easy and so versitile! Happy holidays to you!
These are so lovely and great to make with the kids, the possibilities are endless. Thank you Mary I love your blog x
Jane these were one of the first ornaments I ever made. I still have a few.
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!