20 of Our Most Memorable DIY Christmas Ornaments

Add a bit of shimmer to your tree with these wintery-white icicles, made with a bit of jewelry wire and quartz beads. 

A touch of glitz and gilding turns these Christmas crystals into dangling statement pieces. (And they're a cinch to make.)

String together this simple, yet oh-so-stunning, garland made from cut-up acrylic tubing, icy blue beads, and some cord. 

Transform glass baubles into sweet treats with this fun and festive project. Don't forget the (beaded) sprinkles and cherry on top!

Turn ordinary glass ball ornaments into shimmery tokens of the sea with a bit of sea glass paint for a pretty frosted effect. 

What better way to use up scraps of ribbon than with these charming candy-inspired ornaments? 

We stacked an assortment of Dresdens in star and snowflake shapes to create a delicate yet dimensional look. 

Here's to a whimsical wonderland! Striped paper straws make up little ladders while paper acrobats add a playful touch. 

Cherish the classics with these homey, holiday ornaments made out of styrofoam balls and plaid fabric. 

Forest animals, mushrooms, and bristle ornaments mix the natural and the fantastical—and bring texture to your tree.

A dreamy mobile, crafted from iced cookie cutouts strung from a painted embroidery hoop, is a simple, pretty decoration.

The winter night sky offers a whole other world of inspiration. To hang these stars as ornaments, add a loop of metallic cord between them before gluing.

Drum-shaped ornaments are among the most iconic Christmas decorations. But you don't need to scour antiques stores and flea markets to drum up your own set—all it takes to make the ornaments are plain wooden boxes, festive ribbon, and glue.