Check out these eco-friendly and sustainable DIY Christmas ornaments. If you’d like inexpensive and easy DIY Christmas Ornaments made with foraged materials and glitter, I’ve got you covered.
In addition, the ornaments are sustainable and budget-friendly. Although they are cheap to make, you would never know because they look so festive on the Christmas Tree.
You can also get the kids together to create many different styles. Just be cautious about the hot glue. These finger protectors are such a good idea for everyone involved.
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Pinterest Challenge
Today, I’m joining my friend Cindy at County Road 407 for her monthly Pinterest Challenge. This month’s challenge is for Christmas Ornaments, and there are so many creative ideas. All links are at the end of this post.
If you are joining me from Cindy at DIY Beautify, I know you loved her cute mitten garland.
DIY Ornament – Twig Christmas Tree Ornament
First, I made a Christmas Tree DIY Ornament using foraged, eco-friendly twigs from my yard.
Begin by cutting the twigs with pruning shears of varying lengths. You can make the trees any size that you desire. To make the tree trunk, gather two of the longest sticks of the same length and hot glue them side by side.
Next, add the tree branches by starting at the tree base and attaching twigs to the tree trunk with hot glue.
Continue up the tree trunk allowing the branches to become shorter as you move up.
Once you have the tree complete, paint the entire tree with white chalk paint.
If you prefer a more rustic ornament, you can skip the paint.
DIY Ornaments Glitter
You can add glitter to your ornaments if you like a little sparkle and shine.
To add glitter, paint the surface with Elmer’s Glue. Lay the ornament, glue the side up on a protective surface, and sprinkle glitter over the decoration.
Insider Tip
Sprinkle over a clean, smooth paper or plastic to save the excess glitter. Fold to form a funnel and pour the glitter back into the container.
Another option is to use Glitter Blast Spray Paint. It will not provide as heavy of coverage, but it is less messy.
Finally, to finish your DIY Ornament, add a hanger and star to the top of the tree. Run the metal wire through the hole in the star and use hot glue to attach the star to the top of the twig ornament.
Eco-Friendly Ornaments – Forage Twig Star
You can make many different shapes using foraged twigs. However, I decided to make eco-friendly star ornaments to accompany the Christmas Tree Ornaments.
For this project, cut five twigs the same length. Use hot glue to attach all the pieces until you have a star shape.
You can follow the exact instructions as the Christmas tree and paint the star with chalk paint if desired.
Add Elmer’s Glue over the star’s top and sprinkle with glitter to cover. Allow your ornaments to dry, and attach a wire to the star as a hanger.
Dried Orange Eco-friendly DIY Ornaments
Lastly, dry oranges for eco-friendly DIY ornaments. I am using dried oranges throughout the house this holiday season.
Don’t miss How To Dry Fruit for Christmas Decorating for tips to help with these ornaments.
To make the dried orange ornament, use rustic wire and thread it through the metal star. The wire will easily push through the orange. Twist to form a hanger, and ta-da, you have a simple but lovely Christmas ornament.
I made some orange ornaments plain, without the star. Both are a great way to create sustainable and budget-friendly Christmas Ornaments.
The combination of rustic and glitter adds to the woodland charm of this year’s tree.
The DIY ornaments glitter makes them shine on the tree.
Materials for DIY Ornaments
- Rustic Metal Stars
- Lightweight Rustic Metal wire
- Hot glue gun
- Elmer’s Glue
- White Chalk Paint
- Gold Glitter
- Silicone Finger Protections
See more about how to decorate this neutral Christmas tree with sustainable and eco-friendly materials.
Update: Durable and Long-Lasting Ornaments
I originally made these ornaments in 2022. They are not only made from sustainable and eco-friendly materials, but they will last for years. Here’s what they look like in 2024.
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Pinterest Challenge Links
I hope you enjoyed these easy DIY ornaments. Up next is Marty at A Stroll Thru Life with her thrifty DIY Ornaments.
Pin It To Remember It
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Christy @ Our Southern Home
Saturday 10th of December 2022
Rachel, These are so pretty! You are so clever to use the twigs. We hope to enclose our screened porch and this would be perfect out there!
Rachel
Sunday 11th of December 2022
Christy, I'm so glad you like them. thanks.
Amber
Thursday 1st of December 2022
Oh my goodness these are so creative and adorable! I love the rustic, primitive -farmhousey style, but they have a classic elegance too. Time to go pick up sticks!
So fun hopping with you again!
Rachel
Saturday 3rd of December 2022
Amber I'm so glad you like them. Thanks.
CoCo
Monday 28th of November 2022
Just pinned this amazing post too, Rachel! I love this idea because anyone of any age and skill set can participate. Plus, the orange slices would be super cute as a gift tag too. Hugs, CoCo
Rachel
Monday 28th of November 2022
Yes, That's such a great idea.
stacy
Sunday 27th of November 2022
Love these ornament ideas too!
Rachel
Monday 28th of November 2022
I really appreciate this.
Carol@BlueskyatHome
Wednesday 23rd of November 2022
Rachel, what a great way to use you find in your yard. Super way to recycle and still add some pretty bling for Christmas ornaments. Happy Thanksgiving.
Rachel
Monday 28th of November 2022
Carol, I'm glad you like this.