21 DIY Wooden Christmas Ornaments for a Cozy Holiday

Add a handmade touch to your holiday decor by making your own wooden Christmas ornaments. Here are 21 ideas that are quick, easy, and festive.

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The holidays are the perfect time to get crafty and add a personal touch to your tree. Whether you love rustic wood slices, upcycled projects, or charming wood bead designs, you’ll find plenty of DIY Christmas ornament ideas here.

They aren’t just for your tree. They also make great, budget-friendly gifts for family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers.

Take a look around and get inspired by these creative ideas, each with an easy step-by-step tutorial! For more wood Christmas projects, check out this wooden tabletop reindeer or this antique wooden sled tutorial.

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21 Wooden Christmas Ornaments

Get inspired by this festive collection of DIY Christmas ornaments, featuring wood slice crafts, upcycled projects, wood beads, and more. Each project includes a step-by-step tutorial to make creating them easy and fun!

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www.lovelyetc.com
Farmhouse Style Wooden Ornaments with Free Printables
Learn how to make DIY farmhouse wooden Christmas ornaments with this step-by-step tutorial and included free printables. They are so quick and easy to make, you will have a whole set in no time.
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wood slice Christmas ornament
diycandy.com
Easy DIY Wood Slice Christmas Tree Ornaments
Create charming wood slice ornaments for your Christmas tree or holiday decor. They are simple, budget friendly, and include a free printable template for your designs.
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www.sadieseasongoods.com
DIY Wooden Snowflake Ornaments
Using unfinished wood clothespins, a bit of paint or stain, and twine for hanging, you can make rustic, handmade decorations perfect for your Christmas tree or gift wrapping.
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wood bead star ornaments
awonderfulthought.com
DIY Wood Bead Ornaments
Bring a Scandinavian vibe to your Christmas tree with these DIY wood bead ornaments. They’re an easy, charming way to add simple, cozy style to your holiday decor.
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www.pillarboxblue.com
Vintage Wooden Thread Spool DIY Ornament
Transform old wooden thread spools into charming vintage Christmas ornaments with this simple upcycle idea. Wrap each spool with printed song lyrics or messages, add some twine, and you have unique handmade decorations full of nostalgic holiday charm.
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Wooden crackle painted DIY snowman ornament hanging on a Christmas tree
DIY Wooden Snowman Ornaments
Make your tree merry with these cute and simple wooden snowman ornaments!
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retro christmas ornaments diy
www.sadieseasongoods.com
How to Make Wood Ornaments with Paper Coasters
Give vintage paper coasters a new life as DIY ornaments! Pair them with wood cutouts for super easy and charming wood ornaments.
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ourcraftymom.com
Wooden Bead Christmas Ornaments
If you want a modern boho look for your Christmas tree, check out these DIY wooden bead ornaments. They are super affordable to make and the tassels add a pop of color.
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DIY Mitten Christmas Ornaments
These DIY mitten Christmas ornaments are adorable and easy to make with scrap wood, craft paint and twine.
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diy wooden photo ornaments
www.dreamalittlebigger.com
Transfer Images to Wood for Christmas Ornaments
Transfer photos onto wood to make personalized Christmas ornaments and name tags, featuring the recipient’s smiling face instead of just their name. These also make sentimental memorial ornaments.
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wood plaque ornaments
tatertotsandjello.com
DIY Wood Plaque Christmas Ornaments
These DIY wood plaque Christmas ornaments are just the right size to fill out your tree, fitting snugly between branches for a charming look.
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diy wood slice santa ornament
www.thecountrychiccottage.net
Wood Slice Christmas Ornaments: Santa Claus
Add some rustic charm to your tree this year with these DIY Santa wood slice Christmas ornaments! Follow this easy tutorial and make your holidays extra festive.
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DIY Christmas Picture Frame Ornaments
Add a personal touch to your holiday decor with these handmade Christmas picture frame ornaments. Easy to create and a great way to display favorite photo memories.
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www.myrepurposedlife.com
Spindle Ornaments From Repurposed Chess Pieces
Here is a great way to repurpose old chess pieces. Turn them into Christmas ornaments! Paint them in whatever color you like and hang them on the tree, on a mantel, or anywhere you want a pop of holiday color.
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rustic reclaimed wood ornaments
www.thebirchcottage.com
Rustic Wood Christmas Ornaments
Create DIY rustic wooden Christmas ornaments using reclaimed wood. It's a simple and budget-friendly way to add a handmade touch to your holiday decor!
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myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com
DIY Birch Wood Ornaments
Here is another take on wood slice ornaments using graphics you can print on your computer. Add a seasonal greeting or a small image, they add the perfect rustic touch to your Christmas tree.
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DIY ice skate ornaments hanging in a Christmas tree
DIY Ice Skate Christmas Ornaments
Make your holidays extra festive with these simple and charming DIY ice skate ornaments!
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farmhouse wood ornaments
www.diybeautify.com
DIY Wood Farmhouse Signs
Use leftover wood pieces to craft miniature farmhouse signs to hang on your tree! Get the full tutorial to easily make your own.
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yarn tassel tree on wooden cutting boards
www.thebensonstreet.com
DIY Christmas Tree Tassel Ornaments
Create simple tree tassel ornaments to add to your Christmas tree with this quick and easy DIY yarn craft. It's a great way to add a handmade touch to your tree that doesn't require a lot of time to make.
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upcycled curtain finial ornaments
www.pillarboxblue.com
Boho DIY Wooden Ornaments From Repurposed Curtain Fixings
Turn old curtain fixings into unique Boho DIY wooden ornaments! This tutorial even shows you how to make Dorset buttons from curtain rings.
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wood ornaments on tree
www.createandfind.com
DIY Wood Shim Christmas Ornaments
This easy DIY Christmas project shows how to turn wood shims into adorable homemade ornaments.
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Conclusion

From rustic charm to whimsical designs, these wooden Christmas ornaments are perfect for adding a handmade touch to your tree.

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