Felt ornaments are a wonderful way to add a handmade touch to your holiday decorations. They’re soft, colorful, and can be customized to fit any theme. Here are 31 delightful DIY felt Christmas ornaments that you can create to adorn your tree this year!
1. Classic Felt Stars
Description: Create simple stars in various sizes to hang on your tree.
Materials Needed:
- Yellow or gold felt
- Scissors
- Needle and thread (or glue)
- String for hanging
Instructions:
- Cut star shapes from the felt.
- Sew or glue two star pieces together, leaving the bottom open.
- Turn inside out, stuff lightly, and sew shut. Attach string for hanging.
2. Felt Christmas Trees
Description: Adorable felt trees decorated with buttons and beads.
Materials Needed:
- Green felt
- Scissors
- Buttons and beads
- Needle and thread
Instructions:
- Cut tree shapes from green felt.
- Sew or glue buttons and beads onto the trees.
- Attach a loop of string to hang.
3. Snowman Ornaments
Description: Create cute snowman ornaments using white felt.
Materials Needed:
- White felt
- Black and orange felt (for eyes and nose)
- Scissors
- Needle and thread
Instructions:
- Cut two circles from white felt for the snowman’s body.
- Attach eyes and a nose from black and orange felt.
- Add a scarf made from scrap felt and a loop for hanging.
4. Candy Canes
Description: Festive candy canes made from red and white felt.
Materials Needed:
- Red and white felt
- Scissors
- Needle and thread
Instructions:
- Cut stripes from red and white felt.
- Sew or glue them together to form a candy cane shape.
- Add a loop for hanging.
5. Gingerbread Men
Description: Adorable gingerbread men ornaments.
Materials Needed:
- Brown felt
- White felt (for icing)
- Scissors
- Needle and thread
Instructions:
- Cut out gingerbread men shapes from brown felt.
- Sew or glue white felt icing details.
- Attach a string for hanging.
6. Christmas Baubles
Description: Create colorful baubles in different colors.
Materials Needed:
- Assorted colored felt
- Scissors
- Needle and thread
- Glitter (optional)
Instructions:
- Cut circles from various colored felt.
- Sew two circles together, leaving a small opening.
- Stuff lightly, sew closed, and attach a loop.
7. Felt Hearts
Description: Soft and sweet felt hearts to hang on the tree.
Materials Needed:
- Red and pink felt
- Scissors
- Needle and thread
Instructions:
- Cut heart shapes from the felt.
- Sew two hearts together, leaving a small opening.
- Stuff lightly, sew shut, and attach a loop.
8. Santa Hats
Description: Adorable mini Santa hats to hang on your tree.
Materials Needed:
- Red felt
- White felt
- Scissors
- Needle and thread
Instructions:
- Cut a triangle for the hat and a small circle for the pom-pom.
- Sew or glue the edges of the triangle and attach the pom-pom.
- Add a loop for hanging.
9. Felt Snowflakes
Description: Elegant snowflakes made from white felt.
Materials Needed:
- White felt
- Scissors
- Needle and thread (or glue)
Instructions:
- Cut out snowflake shapes from white felt.
- Decorate with glitter or sequins if desired.
- Attach a string for hanging.
10. Reindeer Ornaments
Description: Cute reindeer with felt antlers.
Materials Needed:
- Brown felt
- Red felt (for nose)
- Black felt (for eyes)
- Scissors
- Needle and thread
Instructions:
- Cut reindeer shapes from brown felt.
- Add black eyes and a red nose.
- Attach antlers made from cut-out felt and a hanging loop.
11. Felt Bells
Description: Jingle bells to add festive charm.
Materials Needed:
- Gold or silver felt
- Scissors
- Needle and thread
Instructions:
- Cut bell shapes from the felt.
- Sew two pieces together, leaving an opening.
- Stuff lightly, sew shut, and add a loop.
12. Elf Shoes
Description: Adorable little elf shoes to hang.
Materials Needed:
- Green and red felt
- Scissors
- Needle and thread
Instructions:
- Cut shoe shapes from green felt.
- Add a red felt tip to each shoe and decorate with beads.
- Attach a loop for hanging.
13. Felt Penguins
Description: Cute penguins ready for the winter.
Materials Needed:
- Black and white felt
- Orange felt (for beak)
- Scissors
- Needle and thread
Instructions:
- Cut out penguin shapes from black and white felt.
- Add orange felt beaks and eyes.
- Attach a string for hanging.
14. Christmas Stockings
Description: Mini stockings for festive decor.
Materials Needed:
- Red felt
- White felt (for cuff)
- Scissors
- Needle and thread
Instructions:
- Cut stocking shapes from red felt and a cuff from white felt.
- Sew or glue them together and attach a loop.
15. Nativity Scene Ornaments
Description: Simple felt figures of the Nativity.
Materials Needed:
- Various colored felt
- Scissors
- Needle and thread
Instructions:
- Cut out shapes for Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus.
- Sew or glue pieces together.
- Attach a loop for hanging.
16. Felt Wreaths
Description: Create mini wreaths for the holiday spirit.
Materials Needed:
- Green felt
- Red felt (for berries)
- Scissors
- Needle and thread
Instructions:
- Cut circular shapes from green felt for the wreath.
- Add red felt berries and stitch them on.
- Attach a string for hanging.
17. Christmas Pudding Ornaments
Description: Fun and festive pudding ornaments.
Materials Needed:
- Brown felt
- Green felt (for holly)
- White felt (for icing)
- Scissors
- Needle and thread
Instructions:
- Cut out pudding shapes from brown felt.
- Add white felt for icing and green felt for holly.
- Attach a loop for hanging.
18. Frosty the Snowman
Description: Adorable snowman ornament with scarf.
Materials Needed:
- White felt
- Orange felt (for nose)
- Black felt (for eyes)
- Scissors
- Needle and thread
Instructions:
- Cut out snowman shapes from white felt.
- Add black eyes, a nose, and a scarf.
- Attach a loop for hanging.
19. Christmas Light Bulbs
Description: Colorful felt bulbs to brighten up the tree.
Materials Needed:
- Assorted colored felt
- Black felt (for the base)
- Scissors
- Needle and thread
Instructions:
- Cut bulb shapes from colored felt and bases from black felt.
- Sew the base to the bulb.
- Attach a loop for hanging.
20. Felt Angels
Description: Sweet angels to hang on the tree.
Materials Needed:
- White felt
- Yellow felt (for hair)
- Scissors
- Needle and thread
Instructions:
- Cut angel shapes from white felt.
- Add yellow felt for hair and details.
- Attach a loop for hanging.
21. Christmas Trees with Ornaments
Description: Felt trees adorned with mini ornaments.
Materials Needed:
- Green felt
- Assorted colored felt (for ornaments)
- Scissors
- Needle and thread
Instructions:
- Cut tree shapes from green felt.
- Cut small circles from colored felt for ornaments.
- Sew or glue them onto the trees and add a loop.
22. Snowy Mountain Ornaments
Description: Create felt mountains with snowcaps.
Materials Needed:
- Grey felt
- White felt (for snow)
- Scissors
- Needle and thread
Instructions:
- Cut mountain shapes from grey felt.
- Add white felt for snowcaps.
- Attach a loop for hanging.
23. Christmas Train
Description: Fun train ornaments to hang on your tree.
Materials Needed:
- Assorted colored felt
- Scissors
- Needle and thread
Instructions:
- Cut out shapes for the train cars and engine.
- Assemble and sew pieces together.
- Attach a loop for hanging.
24. Felt Rudolph
Description: A cute Rudolph ornament to add to your collection.
Materials Needed:
- Brown, red, and white felt
- Scissors
- Needle and thread
Instructions:
- Cut out shapes for Rudolph’s head and antlers.
- Add a red nose and sew the pieces together.
- Attach a loop for hanging.
25. Angel Wings
Description: Beautiful angel wings for decoration.
Materials Needed:
- White felt
- Gold or silver felt (for accents)
- Scissors
- Needle and thread
Instructions:
- Cut wing shapes from white felt.
- Sew or glue gold or silver accents on the wings.
- Attach a loop for hanging.
26. Christmas Presents
Description: Mini present ornaments to hang.
Materials Needed:
- Assorted colored felt
- Ribbon
- Scissors
- Needle and thread
Instructions:
- Cut out square shapes from assorted felt.
- Create ribbons from felt and attach them to the presents.
- Attach a loop for hanging.
27. Snowflakes with Sequins
Description: Sparkly snowflakes made from felt and sequins.
Materials Needed:
- White felt
- Sequins
- Scissors
- Needle and thread (or glue)
Instructions:
- Cut out snowflake shapes from white felt.
- Decorate with sequins.
- Attach a loop for hanging.
28. Christmas Tree Skirt
Description: Create a felt tree skirt ornament.
Materials Needed:
- Green felt
- Assorted colored felt for decorations
- Scissors
- Needle and thread
Instructions:
- Cut a circle from green felt.
- Add decorations from colored felt.
- Attach a loop for hanging.
29. Winter Mittens
Description: Adorable mittens to hang on your tree.
Materials Needed:
- Assorted felt colors
- Scissors
- Needle and thread
Instructions:
- Cut out mitten shapes from felt.
- Sew two pieces together.
- Attach a loop for hanging.
30. Christmas Poinsettias
Description: Bright red poinsettias to hang.
Materials Needed:
- Red and green felt
- Scissors
- Needle and thread
Instructions:
- Cut out petal shapes from red felt and leaves from green felt.
- Sew or glue petals together to form a flower.
- Attach a loop for hanging.
31. Personalized Ornaments
Description: Customize ornaments with names or dates.
Materials Needed:
- Assorted colored felt
- Scissors
- Needle and thread
- Fabric paint or markers
Instructions:
- Cut shapes (stars, hearts, etc.) from felt.
- Use fabric paint or markers to add names or dates.
- Attach a loop for hanging.
Conclusion
These 31 DIY felt Christmas ornaments are not only fun to make but also add a personal touch to your holiday decor. Gather your family and friends, get creative, and enjoy the process of crafting beautiful ornaments that will brighten your home for years to come!
