Browse 37+ quick, easy and affordable DIY Dollar Tree Christmas ornaments that suit any Christmas tree and keep decorating budget-friendly.
Updated October 2026 with new supply tips, a painting how-to, kid-friendly picks and answers to common questions.
Looking for DIY Dollar Tree Christmas ornaments that look special without costing much?
Here are 37+ quick, easy and affordable Dollar Tree Christmas ornament ideas for any style of Christmas tree, from farmhouse and rustic to vintage, elegant and kid-friendly.
Most of these dollar store Christmas ornaments start with simple supplies like glue, glitter, Mod Podge and plain ornament blanks, so you can fill your tree with handmade decorations on a budget.
As the holiday season approaches, many of us dust off our decorations and get ready to turn our homes into festive wonderlands.
But what if you could add a personal touch to your Christmas tree without breaking the bank? Dollar Tree is a go-to treasure trove for budget-friendly crafting, and with a little creativity you can make DIY Christmas ornaments that will delight family and friends.
Not near a Dollar Tree? Most of these dollar store Christmas ornaments and ideas work with supplies from Dollar General, Family Dollar or any dollar store.
Whether you’re searching for Christmas tree ornaments from Dollar Tree or the supplies to make your own, you’ll find both here.
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Quick Guide: DIY Dollar Tree Christmas Ornaments
- Start with blanks. Clear ornaments, wood slices, craft sticks and Jenga blocks are inexpensive and easy to decorate.
- Keep a basic supply kit. Glue, glitter and Mod Podge cover a lot of these projects. See the supply list.
- Pick a style. Browse by farmhouse, elegant and vintage, snow globe and clear or fun and kid-friendly ornaments.
Common Craft Supplies for Dollar Tree Christmas Ornaments
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To make Christmas crafting even easier, it helps to stock up on the most-used craft supplies.
Here are 10 Dollar Tree supplies that I keep on hand for impromptu rainy day craft sessions:
- Snowy Glitter
- Mod Podge (see it in action in my Patriotic Dollar Tree craft with Mod Podge)
- Tacky Glue (all-purpose craft glue)
- Glitter (red, green or your favorite holiday colors)
- Christmas Pom Poms
- Chenille Stems (pipe cleaners)
- Craft Sticks
- Plastic Ball Ornaments
- Snow Globe Ornaments
- Wood Ornaments
Nice to have, depending on the project: a hot glue gun, clear acrylic sealer, floral wire, embroidery hoops and ribbon or twine for hanging. A few of the projects below also use alcohol ink or small figurines and bottle brush trees.
Painting Dollar Tree Ornaments
Plain Christmas tree ornaments from Dollar Tree, like clear plastic or glass balls, are where the savings start, and there are a few easy ways to decorate them.
Always follow the tutorial for the project you pick, but these are my go-to methods:
- Alcohol ink swirl (clear glass ornaments). Add 2 to 3 drops of alcohol ink to each ornament and swirl until nearly dry, without adding too much.
- Repeat with two more coordinating colors, then set the ornaments upside down in an empty egg carton or plastic cup to dry overnight. Add ribbon for hanging. Wear plastic gloves, especially if kids are helping. Get the full steps in my alcohol ink Christmas ornaments tutorial.
- Paint and glitter. Brush on thin coats rather than one thick coat, and let each layer dry before the next. Glitter and Mod Podge work well together on clear plastic ball ornaments. For step-by-step help, see how to paint Christmas ball ornaments the easy way.
- Hot glue scenes (clear plastic ornaments). Glue moss, a figurine and a bottle brush tree inside the ornament for a tiny snow globe scene, like my dollar store snow globe ornament.
How Much Do Dollar Tree Christmas Ornament Supplies Cost?
Dollar Tree prices vary by store and change from season to season, so I’m not going to promise an exact number here. Check your local store or dollartree.com for current prices and availability.
Dollar Tree has listed clear DIY Christmas ornaments and a paint-your-own ornament kit, though some items may be in-store only or sell out as the season goes on.
Budget Tip: Where the Savings Come From
- Blanks beat pre-decorated. A plain ornament plus a little glitter or paint costs less than a finished ornament.
- Reuse your supplies. The same glue, glitter and Mod Podge cover many of these projects.
- Shop your stash. Thrift store finds, ribbon scraps and old sweaters (yes, really) can all become ornaments.
37+ DIY Dollar Tree Christmas Ornaments to Make This Year
Now let’s take a look around and get inspired to make your own ornaments. Whether you want rustic wood slice ornaments, sparkly snow globes or a fun themed tree, there’s an idea for every style of Christmas tree.
Pin your favorites to your Christmas ornaments board on Pinterest so you can find them again when it’s time to craft.
Short on Time? Quick Picks
- The dollar store snow globe ornament took me about 15 minutes.
- The alcohol ink ornaments take under 15 minutes of hands-on time, plus overnight drying.
- Want a paper option? Try my paper angel rosette ornament.
Snow Globe & Clear Ornament Ideas
Clear ornaments are one of the best Dollar Tree ornament blanks, because you can fill them, swirl them or turn them into tiny scenes.
These four start with clear plastic or glass ornaments, or with plastic dollar store wine glasses.
1. Wine Glass Snow Globe Ornaments
Plastic Dollar Tree wine glasses turn into charming snow globe ornaments.
2. Dollar Store Snow Globe Christmas Ornament About 15 minutes
A clear plastic dollar store ornament becomes a tiny woodland scene with a deer figurine, a bottle brush tree and moss, all put together with a hot glue gun.
3. DIY Christmas Ornament Snow Globe
A personalized memory keepsake snow globe ornament.
Photo credit: thecraftingnook.com
4. Beautiful Alcohol Ink Christmas Ornaments Under 15 minutes + drying
A few drops of alcohol ink swirled inside clear glass ornaments make sparkly, one-of-a-kind ornaments. The active time is short, but they need to dry overnight.
Rustic & Farmhouse Dollar Tree Ornaments
Wood, burlap, buffalo check and natural textures are easy to find at the dollar store, which makes farmhouse one of the most budget-friendly Christmas tree styles. These rustic ornaments fit right in on a farmhouse or woodland tree.
5. Wooden Bead Christmas Ornaments Tutorial
Wood bead ornament designs, plus tips for decorating your own tree or giving them as gifts.
6. Easy DIY Wreath Ornaments
Mini wreaths made from wooden beads, with a rustic look that suits a farmhouse tree.
Photo credit: hunnyimhomediy.com
7. Dollar Store Pearl Ornaments
Understated pearl ornaments with a farmhouse feel, made from dollar store supplies.
Photo credit: twokidsandacoupon.com
8. Personalized Burlap Embroidery Hoop Ornament
A customizable farmhouse burlap ornament you can personalize for family and friends.
9. Make A Pretty Bottle Brush Tree Hoop Ornament
Bottle brush trees mounted inside an embroidery hoop make a sweet, simple ornament.
10. DIY Wood Slice Deer Ornament
A deer ornament paired with a wood slice for an instant farmhouse look.
11. Rustic Wood Slice Tree Ornaments
Wood rounds decorated with miniature trees and bells for a rustic tree.
Photo credit: thebensonstreet.com
12. Buffalo Check Mason Jar Lid Christmas Ornaments
Recycled mason jar lids decorated in buffalo check, or in any style you like.
13. DIY Gnome Mop Head Ornaments
Mason jar ornament ideas that also make great handmade gifts.
14. Rustic Candy Cane Christmas Ornaments
Simple candy cane ornaments with a primitive, rustic look.
Photo credit: hiddenspringshomestead.com
15. Printable DIY Rustic Christmas Ornaments!
Printed images turn into rustic ornaments with a free printable.
Photo credit: happydealhappyday.com
16. Quick and Easy Chalkboard Ornaments
Wood tags customized with names or holiday greetings.
17. Easy DIY Upcycled Sweater Christmas Ornament
Old sweaters get a second life as cozy ornaments, which is a thrifty way to decorate.
Photo credit: ahundredaffections.com
Elegant, Vintage & Neutral Ornaments
Prefer a softer, more traditional look? These neutral, vintage-style and statement ornaments pair well with white, gold, silver or pastel trees.
18. Dollar Tree Christmas Ornament Stars
Star ornaments that fit right in with neutral Christmas decor.
Photo credit: prettydiyhome.com
19. Decoupage Christmas Ornaments With Free Printables
Decoupage ornaments using free vintage-style printables.
20. Mini Busted Canvas Vintage Santa Ornaments
Mini busted canvas ornaments with a vintage Santa printable.
21. Make Angel Wings Christmas Ornaments
Angel wing ornaments in four different versions. Pick your favorite or make them all.
22. DIY Christmas Bells Using Dollar Tree Items
Dollar store items become vintage-style Christmas bells. I also have my own tutorial for DIY Christmas bells with Dollar Tree supplies.
Photo credit: 2thesunnyside.com
23. DIY Oversize Christmas Ornaments
Dollar Tree signs are converted into large, oversized ornaments.
Photo credit: gwynsfoxynest.com
24. Felt Wreath Ornament Craft DIY
Simple felt wreath ornaments.
Photo credit: annsentitledlife.com
Fun, Whimsical & Kid-Friendly Ornaments
These playful dollar store ornaments are perfect for craft nights with the kids, themed trees and gift swaps.
25. Adorable Gnome Ornaments from Pine Cones Kid-friendly
Pine cone gnomes decorated with paint and buffalo check. This one is kid-friendly.
26. Pressed Flower Christmas Ornaments
Create stunning pressed flower ornaments for Christmas! A beautiful handmade craft to decorate your tree or give as gifts to loved ones.
27. Dollar Store Hot Chocolate Ornament
A cozy hot-chocolate-themed ornament made from dollar store items.
Photo credit: thatswhatchesaid.net
28. Online Shopping Ornaments
A playful ornament that pokes fun at all those delivery boxes.
Photo credit: thatswhatchesaid.net
29. DIY Snowman Ornament
A snowman made from wooden beads and twine.
Photo credit: mommyevolution.com
30. Adorable Snowman with Tea Light Ornament Tween-friendly
A snowman ornament made with a tea light, and a good pick for tweens.
Photo credit: moneywisemoms.com
31. DIY Popsicle Stick Sled Ornament
A little sled ornament built from popsicle sticks.
Photo credit: sustainmycrafthabit.com
32. DIY Dollar Tree Jenga Ornaments
Quick, rustic ornaments made from Jenga pieces.
Photo credit: hunnyimhomediy.com
33. Top Hat Jenga Ornaments Kid-friendly
A top hat ornament made from Jenga blocks. It’s kid-friendly and easy to customize.
Photo credit: homeschoolandhappiness.com
34. Cute Cookie Cutter Ornaments
Four dollar store cookie cutters turned into cute ornaments.
Photo credit: diycandy.com
35. Salt Dough Ornaments That Last Forever
Salt dough ornaments shaped like gingerbread men.
Photo credit: modpodgerocksblog.com
36. Jingle Bell Ball Christmas Ornaments
Bright, jewel-toned jingle bell ball ornaments.
Photo credit: mombrite.com
37. Cupcake Liner Christmas Tree Ornament Craft Kid-friendly
Little Christmas trees made from cupcake liners. It’s an easy craft for kids’ art time.
Photo credit: mombrite.com
38. DIY Donut Christmas Ornaments
Donut ornaments made from pool noodles, with spackle for the frosting.
Kid-Friendly Dollar Tree Ornaments
Crafting with kids is one of my favorite parts of the season. Look for the green Kid-friendly tags above, including the pine cone gnomes, the top hat Jenga ornaments and the cupcake liner trees. A few tips for crafting with little ones:
- Choose low-mess projects and cover the table before you start.
- Skip the hot glue gun for younger kids and let an adult handle any hot glue steps. Tacky glue works for many projects.
- If you’re working with clear glass ornaments, plastic gloves help with alcohol ink, and shatterproof ornaments are a safer choice around small kids.
- Watch out for small parts like beads, pom poms and bells if there are toddlers or pets around.
Which Dollar Tree Ornaments Match Your Tree Style?
Handmade ornaments look best when they match your tree. Use this quick guide to pick a style:
- Farmhouse and rustic trees: wood slice, wooden bead, burlap, buffalo check and mason jar lid ornaments. See the rustic and farmhouse ornaments.
- Neutral, elegant or minimalist trees: the stars, decoupage ornaments, angel wings and vintage Santas. See the elegant and vintage ornaments.
- Colorful and playful trees: alcohol ink ornaments, jingle bell balls and the fun themed ornaments. See the fun and whimsical ornaments.
Need help choosing a whole tree theme? Browse 45+ Christmas tree themes, or see my neutral gingerbread Christmas tree and pastel themed Christmas tree. For even more ornament ideas, check out these 17 easy DIY ornament ideas for all Christmas tree styles.
How to Hang and Display DIY Ornaments
Your handmade ornaments deserve a good spot. Here’s how I like to show them off:
- Use hooks or ribbon loops. Ornament hooks work for most projects, while a ribbon or twine loop adds a handmade touch.
- Put heavier ornaments on sturdy branches. Hang them closer to the trunk so branches don’t droop.
- Spread them out. Repeat colors and sizes around the tree, and fill sparse spots with your favorites.
- Display them off the tree. Group ornaments in a bowl, add them to a wreath like my rose gold and white Dollar Tree ornament wreath, or arrange them on a Dollar Tree ornament topiary.
How to Store and Preserve Handmade Ornaments
- Let them dry completely. This is especially important for glued, painted and alcohol ink ornaments.
- Seal when it makes sense. For painted, glittered, decoupaged or salt dough ornaments, a coat of Mod Podge or a clear acrylic sealer helps protect the finish. Follow the tutorial, since not every project needs sealing.
- Wrap and separate. Wrap each ornament in tissue or paper and store them in a sturdy bin with dividers. Keep glass and snow globe ornaments on the top layer.
- Keep them cool and dry. Avoid attics and damp basements, which can damage paper, wood, salt dough and pine cone ornaments.
More Dollar Tree Christmas Crafts
For even more budget-friendly Christmas ideas, you won’t want to miss my collection of 75+ easy Dollar Tree Christmas crafts.
A few more favorites:
- Dollar Tree Christmas tree DIY (gingerbread theme)
- Dollar Tree gingerbread house candle holder
- DIY gingerbread Christmas tree ornaments
- Salt shaker tassel DIY
- Vintage inspired pastel Christmas ornament wreath
Dollar Tree Christmas Ornaments FAQ
What are some ideas for Christmas crafts using Dollar Tree items?
Dollar Tree supplies work for ornaments, wreaths, garlands, signs and more. For ornaments, start with the 37+ ideas above, such as snow globe ornaments, wood slice and wooden bead ornaments, pine cone gnomes, decoupage ornaments and Jenga block ornaments. For even more, see my 75+ easy Dollar Tree Christmas crafts.
How much do Dollar Tree Christmas ornament supplies cost?
Prices vary by store and change from season to season, so check your local Dollar Tree or dollartree.com for current prices and availability. The savings come from buying plain ornament blanks and decorating them yourself instead of buying pre-decorated ornaments. See the cost section above for details.
What can you make with Dollar Tree ornaments?
Plain clear and ball ornaments can be filled, painted, swirled with alcohol ink or turned into tiny snow globe scenes. You can also hang them on a tree, group them in a bowl, or use them in a wreath like my rose gold and white Dollar Tree ornament wreath or on a Dollar Tree ornament topiary.
How do you make ornaments from Dollar Tree supplies?
Start with a blank, such as a clear plastic or glass ornament, a wood slice, craft sticks or Jenga blocks. Then decorate it with glue, glitter, Mod Podge, paint, alcohol ink or small figurines. My alcohol ink ornaments and dollar store snow globe ornament are two beginner-friendly places to start.
Are Dollar Tree ornaments good for Christmas?
Dollar Tree ornaments work well as inexpensive blanks for DIY projects, and the store has listed clear DIY ornaments and paint-your-own ornament kits. If you have kids or pets, look for shatterproof ornaments, since glass can break. Availability changes, so check your local store.
Which Dollar Tree ornaments are quick to make?
Two of my fastest are the dollar store snow globe ornament (about 15 minutes) and the alcohol ink ornaments (under 15 minutes of hands-on time, plus overnight drying).
How do you hang DIY ornaments on a tree?
Use ornament hooks or loop a ribbon or twine through the hanger. Put heavier ornaments on sturdy branches near the trunk, then spread colors and sizes evenly around the tree. See the hang and display tips above.
How do you seal Dollar Tree and DIY ornaments?
It depends on the project, so follow the tutorial. My alcohol ink ornaments, for example, don’t use a sealer. For painted, glittered, decoupaged or salt dough ornaments, a coat of Mod Podge or a clear acrylic sealer helps protect the finish.
What are good Dollar Tree ornament crafts for kids?
Pine cone gnomes, top hat Jenga ornaments and cupcake liner trees are all good picks for kids. See the kid-friendly ornaments section for tips on keeping crafting low-mess and safe.
Do these ornament ideas work with Dollar General or Family Dollar supplies?
Yes. Most of these crafts use basic supplies, such as glue, glitter, craft sticks, wood slices and plain ornaments, that you can often find at Dollar General, Family Dollar or any dollar store, so the ideas work no matter where you shop.
How do you store handmade Christmas ornaments?
Let them dry completely, wrap each one in tissue or paper, and store them in a sturdy bin with dividers somewhere cool and dry. Keep glass and snow globe ornaments in the top layer so nothing heavy sits on them.
Which ornaments match a farmhouse, modern or minimalist tree?
For farmhouse trees, try wood slice, wooden bead, burlap and buffalo check ornaments. For a neutral or minimalist look, try the stars, decoupage and vintage Santa ornaments. For a colorful or playful tree, try alcohol ink ornaments, jingle bells and the fun themed ornaments. The tree style guide above has more.
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