Make DIY Christmas Ornaments For Your Christmas Tree!

I don't have felt or a hole punch—what can I use instead?

If you don't have felt or a hole punch, substitute doubled cardstock or craft foam when you glue a paper shape onto a felt base in step 4 and make the hanger hole using a sharpened pencil or a toothpick.

My sequins keep falling off and the hole rips when I add the string—how do I fix that?

If decorations fall off, press each sequin or button firmly onto the glued paper/felt in step 6 and let the ornament sit undisturbed for the full 15–30 minutes in step 10, and if the hole rips when threading in step 8, reinforce the punched area first with a small piece of clear tape or a paper-reinforcement sticker.

How can I adapt this ornament activity for different ages?

For toddlers, use pre-cut shapes, blunt child-safe scissors, and stickers instead of sequins for steps 2–6, while older kids can freehand shapes, add drawn patterns in step 5, or sew on decorations for more advanced detail.

What are some ways to extend or personalize the ornaments after they're finished?

To personalize and extend the activity, write names and the year with a marker in step 5, add a clear-drying glue or sealant over glitter for durability, or glue on tiny battery LED lights before hanging and then share photos on DIY.org as the final step.