15 Christmas Ornaments To Make and Sell

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Ho, ho, ho! Christmas is coming up and you know what that means! It’s time to bring out all your holiday decor, starting with your Christmas tree!

One of my favorite pastimes is decorating my Christmas tree. It isn’t just therapeutic, but it’s so fun picking out my theme for the year and displaying it for all my family and friends to see. In fact, I’m already brainstorming ideas as we speak, so if you’ve got any suggestions, let me know!

I know most people start decorating their Christmas trees after Thanksgiving, but I’m sure a ton of people are already as excited as I am to purchase their ornaments already!

That’s why if you have a craft business or plan to make one, now is the perfect time to start planning your list of profitable Christmas crafts to make and sell! The first must-sell on your list needs to be Christmas ornaments, which I’m sure tons of homemakers are waiting to buy.

Sure, there are hundreds of stores that sell ornaments already, but they won’t have the unique designs you can make!

If you don’t know where to start, here are some ornament ideas you can do, whether you’re a beginner or an expert crafter!

 

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1. Fun Grinch-Themed Ornaments

And his heart grew three sizes that day… If you know, you know!

Instead of a white Christmas, go for something different this year with these Grinch crafts to make and sell.

I love these ornaments so much because they make any tree even more fun to look at!

A green Christmas with the stubborn yet loving Grinch is a fantastic way to celebrate the holidays, especially with kids who adore Dr. Seuss.

 

2. White Christmas Snowflake Ornaments

If you’ve been dreaming of a white Christmas, then these are the ornaments for you!

It doesn’t matter if it snows in your area or not, let it snow with these pretty ornaments.

The coolest part is that you don’t need such elaborate materials to make them, the secret is pipe cleaners!

If you think you’ve got what it takes to make even more beautiful designs, then you can start a crafting blog and make money!

 

3. Homey Wood Slice Ornaments

There’s something about wooden crafts that makes me feel so warm and fuzzy.

That’s why these creative DIY wooden Christmas crafts will be a huge hit, especially since rustic and farmhouse aesthetics are the new trend!

You don’t need to be an expert wood maker to create the ornaments. Even beginners can create them, you just need to be creative when painting pretty designs!

 

4. Aesthetic Paper Honeycomb Ornaments

Now, this screams magical! It reminds me a bit of the gorgeous lanterns from that one Tangled scene.

Selling these honeycomb ornaments is one of the coolest side hustle ideas you can do. You’ll have a huge market of people who want a change in their usual Christmas decor, all the while controlling your work schedule.

Plus, the ornaments are actually easy to do! Just brush up on your origami skills and you’re good to go.

 

5. Adorable Gnome Ornaments

Did you know that Christmas gnomes represent joy and a bit of magic? No wonder I see a lot of homes filled with them!

Join the bandwagon, this time making something unique like these gnome ornaments.

Surely, there will be families who want to display the ornaments around their tree to bring good luck.

Besides gnomes, you can try other holiday craft hobbies that make money, like Christmas bells, candles, or mini wreath ornaments!

 

6. Cute Candy Cane Ornaments

It’s not a Christmas-themed home without candy canes!

If you’re thinking of side hustle ideas for Christmas you can do, make these sweet candy cane ornaments because they’ll be a bestseller in your community.

It’s also very easy to make, so it’s the perfect product for beginner crafters who want to start their businesses.

Also, since it uses recycled fabric, you can market it as environment-friendly products!

 

7. Easy Mason Jar Christmas Ornaments

Looking for Dollar Tree crafts that make money? Here’s the perfect ornament!

All you need are the lids from canning jars you find from your local dollar store and you can create a gorgeous Christmas ornament that people will be proud to display on their trees!

So, bring out your spare mason jars and get to work for the holiday season!

 

8. Sweet Beaded Christmas Ornaments

If you’ve got kiddos who want to get into the craft business as well, you can teach them to make these lovely beaded Christmas ornaments!

They look just like wreaths and have a double purpose. Use them either as holiday decor or friendship bracelets!

The secret to keeping the ornaments looking like mini wreaths is simple: Pipe cleaners!

It’s mess-free, takes mere minutes, and it’s affordable to do, so you can make a ton of profit in the long run.

 

9. Personalized Christmas Ornaments

This is such an endearing Christmas ornament, I’d love to buy a couple of these with the names of all my family members, including my furry friends!

Everyone will be looking for all things personalized, so you might want to make these simple yet beautiful ornaments.

They make great decor or gifts for loved ones. You might even get bulk orders for holiday parties, so the earning potential is endless!

 

10. Fun Cat Embroidery Christmas Ornaments

This is the perfect ornament for cat ladies, like yours truly! If you love embroidering and want to spruce up your skills, you’ll love making these.

Don’t just limit yourself to one design, by the way! There are so many colors and patterns to choose from.

You can even open your store for commissions if people want you to make something that looks just like their cats!

 

11. Fancy Pine Christmas Ornament

Who knew something that looked this stunning could be so simple to make with the right materials? These elaborate Christmas ornaments look like mini snow globes and will truly bring out the holiday spirit in any home.

This can be your next bestseller, with customers ordering ornaments left and right because it isn’t every day they find affordable and fancy-looking ornaments.

 

12. Bibliophile Christmas Ornament

There’s a Christmas ornament for everyone, including book lovers! Paper–covered ornaments are a nice way you can recycle books and newspapers while catering to a huge audience.

Besides that, this craft is one way you can save the environment and put your old books to good use. One way to make the ornaments more sentimental is to choose the pages you’ll use and paste memorable quotes.

 

13. Yummy Dessert-Themed Christmas Ornaments

Make sure you put a disclaimer not to eat these delectable ornaments!

They look so real that I might even take a bite out of some of them, starting with the s’mores!

For all the sweet tooths out there, these ornaments are made especially for you.

Make your Christmas tree a dessert lover’s dream by crafting ornaments that look just like S’mores, candy canes, Pop Tarts, and more!

 

14. Lovely Reindeer Christmas Ornament

We can’t forget about Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer!

He’s one of the most important parts of Christmas! After all, Rudolph’s the one leading Santa’s way to deliver our gifts.

These ornaments use affordable materials you can find in any craft store, and will only take a few minutes to create. Even your kids can get in on the crafting fun. That way, you can earn more profit while having fun with the family!

I would make even more ornaments of the different reindeer and Santa’s sleigh to call it a complete set!

 

15. Cute Salt Dough Ornaments

Have you ever wanted to make your Christmas tree look like it’s decorated with real cookies? Here’s your chance!

These salt dough ornaments look just like your favorite dessert, though take note they aren’t safe to eat!

What I love about them is that they’re designed like picture frames, so they add more personality to your home. Customers will be buying so many of these to post their favorite family photos to their trees!
 

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