18 Homemade Religious Christmas Ornaments

Add a simple and lovely Bible quote to your wooden ornaments this Christmas. Glitter, music notes, and red ribbon all add festivity to these tree decorations when completed!

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This gorgeous tree features themed ornaments with the names of Christ written on each one! Be sure to browse more photos of the tutorial to see what names were chosen, and as a special bonus, you'll learn how to construct this entire themed tree.

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This unique nativity ornament is made from objects found in the ocean! Seashells of different sizes, pearls, and other natural elements make this a rustic yet elegant project to make for your tree.

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Another unique nativity ornament you can make are these beautiful recycled ornaments! Amazingly, a tuna can provides the perfect miniature shadow box frame to house the Holy Family in.

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Using the light blubs from the Christmas tree lights, simply place the chapel structure on top of one to make a warm glow shine through. It is lightweight because it's created with glitter paper, vellum, and cardstock. With the right pattern or craft dies, you can perch a whole village as unique ornaments if you like! Or thread a thin cord or wire to hang them too. Just one of many ways to create holiday ornaments for your tree.

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These embroidered Emmanuel ornaments are some of my favorite religious Christmas ornaments on the site. I think they are just so sweet and simple and deliver the message we need to hear at Christmas, and even starting as early as Advent. 

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Speaking of very adorable religious ornaments to make, this felt ornament is a very simple hand sewing tutorial for making your own baby Jesus.

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And if you ahven't overloaded on cuteness yet, this stable ornament is the perfect little scene to await the coming of baby Jesus.

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Write cheerful sentiments typical of the Christian tradition on wood slices! Glitter makes these both festive and elegant, while the wood slices give this project a rustic, natural touch.

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Talk about incredible. These reason for the season ornaments unite both the birth and death of Jesus into one symbolic project. 

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Is your family of European descent and do you celebrate St. Nicholas Day? Make an ornament to hang on the tree that celebrates this related holiday. He's just adorable!

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These gorgeous angels are like something out of grandma's ornament collection. Make a classic project to celebrate the angels watching over the birth of Jesus.

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With this easy wooden project tutorial, you can make memorable and beautiful decorations for your Christmas tree. You can get the whole family involved in different steps of this project, so your new homemade Christmas ornaments will feel personal. This simple Christmas DIY decor project is also customizable. 

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Make these beautiful DIY wood burned ornaments for your Christmas tree this year. They are easy to make and will add a bit of a rustic flair to your holiday decor. Since they are handmade, they make a thoughtful gift for friends or family. 

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Christmas Cross Box Ornaments are a green-friendly craft that will encourage us all to take out those old jewelry boxes and to transform them into personalized ornaments that remind us of the true reason for the season: Christ. All you'll need are jewelry boxes (any color, shape and size will do), decorative cross stickers and any decorative embellishments that you likely already have lying around. 

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Make your own personalized Christmas ornaments with a Cricut, some vinyl, and a ceramic ornament. Make an ornament with one of your favorite Christmas sayings, your monogram, or something to commemorate a special occasion like baby's first Christmas- the possibilities are endless. This is a great Cricut project for beginners as it is very straightforward. 

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Hand lettering is such a fun and relaxing new hobby that so many people are giving a try. It is so fun to try on Ornaments. There ornaments are so fun to make. Pick your favorite Christmas phrases and words to put on the ornaments.

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Use Scrabble tiles to spell Merry Christmas in a cross shape. Create a beautiful ornament or wall hanging that celebrates the reason for the season!

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