75 Easy DIY Christmas Ornaments That Make Great Gifts

Chances are you have a big box of holiday ornaments that you use each year to decorate your tree—like vintage baubles you've collected from family members or even a lucky glass pickle. But this year, you may find yourself at home more, which makes it the perfect time to start a new Christmas tradition: DIY ornaments.

Making homemade ornaments is a fun family activity that everyone from toddlers and preschoolers to teens and full-grown adults can enjoy. Plus, it's a great excuse to stay in your comfiest holiday pajamas, crank up the holiday music, and sip on some hot cocoa (or mulled wine for the grown-ups!). All you need to do is set aside an afternoon for your family to get together and round-up your supplies. Chances are you already have plenty around the house, like nail polish, crayons, and pom poms.

It doesn't matter if you're a beginner or more artistically-inclined, either. You can find DIY Christmas ornament ideas for every skill level. Younger children can make something easy, like a salt dough handprint or a craft stick photo frame they can paint and dump glitter on, while the experts can try a DIY leather snowflake that's so Pinterest-worthy it could be sold or given as a gift.

To help you get started, here are dozens upon dozens creative DIY Christmas ornaments and the tutorials you need for a fun-filled crafternoon.