If you’ve been searching for a simple, soothing project this season, diy felt ornaments are a really sweet place to start.
Felt is a great material for Christmas tree decorations!
It’s soft, easy to work with, and available in all sorts of colors and patterns, so even the simplest little stitches turn into something special for your tree.
And the best part… you can make these felt ornament pieces all your own.
Whether you’re into sweet woodland creatures, sparkly stars, traditional Christmas shapes, or a little bit of all of the above, I’ve gathered 33 creative ideas to make your heart do a happy little wiggle.
This collection is full of sweet, simple projects to help you slow down, play with color, and enjoy a little quiet time making this season.
They’re easy to make, fun to customize, and such a thoughtful way to add a personal touch to your Christmas decor this year.
So without further ado… grab your cozy materials and supplies and let’s make some beautiful new ornaments together.
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1. Stitch a Sweet Mix of Classic Felt Shapes
Little stars, trees, stockings, and candy canes!
These are such a happy way to ease into diy felt ornaments.
Simply trace and cut out your shapes from a couple felt sheets (cookie cutters work wonders here! ), and then finish with a simple running or blanket stitch.
2. Create Snowy, Embroidered Ornaments That Feel Extra Special
These embroidered ornaments are the kind of slow, cozy craft project that dreams are made of.
Use soft fabrics in winter colors, and add snowflakes, sprigs, and tiny details using embroidery floss.
They look beautifully intricate, but come together one teeny stitch at a time.
3. Make a Whimsical Felt Christmas Tree Ornament
This little tree is a fun one because you can go nuts with the color.
Add embroidered baubles, a tiny trim wrapped around like garland, and then finish with a pretty loop of ribbon at the top.
I made something similar last year, and it instantly became the ornament my kids look for first.
4. Felt Starry Tree Ornament Tutorial
This simple little felt tree is cute and easy.
But those little starburst stitches really take it to the next level and make it feel magical.
The soft green color is so gentle and makes it feel so woodland-y.
5. Sew a Little Felt Gingerbread Friend
This one is oh so cute.
A few small pieces of felt, a couple embroidered eyes, and some white icing-style stitching turn into the happiest gingerbread ornament.
Simple enough for beginners, but looks like a hand-made piece of art on your tree.
6. Sew a Beautifully Bold Felt Star
Talk about happy and bright, this fun blue star is a great way to play with color.
Bright blue paired with gold stitched lines and scattered little stars and a candy striped loop to hang it.
This is such a fun, cheerful, and creative ornament!
7. Build a Mini Felt Gingerbread Village
These tiny little houses are so irresistible!
Use different colors of felt for the walls and roof, then add frosting details with little white stitches.
Finish with candy cane touches, and they look adorable grouped together on the tree, almost like a tiny village nestled in the branches.
8. Craft a Full Set of Embroidered Storybook Ornaments
This collection is full of personality… a Santa face, a little elf, citrus slices, pinecones, presents, and more.
Each one is created by layering felt pieces and adding embroidered details that bring everything to life.
It’s such a fun way to get crafty this Christmas!
9. Make a Felt Holly Garland With Bright Pom-Pom Berries
Wonderfully simple, but looks so festive!
Cut out a bunch of holly leaves, fold them slightly for dimension, and then attach bright red pom-poms for berries.
Lovely little DIY to drape across shelves, mantels, or even your tree.
10. Needle-Felt the Cutest Mini Snowmen
These fluffy little snowmen are almost too cute, they look like they’re about to wobble off and explore the room.
Made by needle-felting wool into soft circles, they’re finished with teeny stitched mouths and little carrot noses.
They do take a bit of patience, but once you get the hang of it they’re genuinely lots of fun to make.
11. Sew the Sweetest Little Woodland Bunny
This tiny felt bunny looks like it hopped right out of a storybook.
Layer small pieces of felt to create the outfit, add rosy cheeks with embroidery thread, and finish the face with the tiniest stitches.
Instantly makes your tree feel more personal… like a little friend tucked into the branches.
Like many of the items on this list, this adorable felt ornament would also be the perfect Christmas craft to sell!
12. Make “Frosted Cookie” Felt Ornaments
These gingerbread-inspired shapes are so fun because they mimic real cookies… without any actual baking.
Use a simple cookie cutter as your template (keeps things really easy), stitch two pieces of felt together, and then add little sprinkles with embroidery floss.
They’re charming and so cute on a frosted tree.
13. Craft a Bright, Cheerful Felt Christmas Tree
This felt tree has that sweet, classic Christmas look with just a handmade twist.
Create scalloped sections, add embroidered stars or dots, and then use a candy-striped ribbon for the hanger.
Instantly feels nostalgic as soon as you hold it.
14. Create an Enchanted Woodland Ornament Set
Little woodland felt animal ornaments such as hedgehogs, foxes, mushrooms, and fairies are a joy to stitch up.
The magic is in the small details… tiny berries, textured clothing, and those little pops of embroidery thread.
If you love ornaments with personality, this entire set is packed with it.
15. Stitch a Layered Felt Snowflake That Pops
This bold, colorful snowflake is a creative dream.
Stack different shapes, mix bright colors, and then add embroidery lines for texture.
A lovely reminder that Christmas decor can be playful and unexpected… and that felt scraps are basically crafting gold.
16. Make a Felt Pickle Ornament (Yes, Really!)
The Christmas pickle tradition is quirky and fun, and making your own felt version is even better.
Use a quality felt sheet, add little french knots for texture, and then stitch around the body with a whip stitch.
Hang it somewhere slightly hidden…
it’s perfect for a playful family tradition.
17. Craft a Patchwork Felt Sweater Ornament
This fantastic christmas ornament is pure joy if you love small pieces and mixing different colors.
Cut lots of tiny shapes, arrange them like a little quilt, and then stitch everything down with a blanket stitch.
Feels wonderfully crafty, and no two sweaters ever turn out the same.
18. Sew a Cozy Felt Gingerbread House
This soft gingerbread house ornament looks like it belongs in a tiny felt village.
Add embroidered icing, a little wreath, and tiny gingerbread people along the base.
It’s surprisingly calming to work on, especially if you love taking your time with the details.
19. Make Holly & Berry Felt Ornaments
These padded felt ornaments are so simple, but will look so festive on your Christmas tree!
Layer felt leaves, stitch tiny veins, and then add red berries.
You can even mix in a few white berries for a wintry touch.
An easy Christmas ornament idea, and a lovely way to use extra felt pieces.
20. Sew an Adorably Cozy Little Felt Snowman
This soft snowman ornament has that handmade Christmas charm we all love.
Add a stitched snowflake on the body, tie on a little scarf, and finish the edges with a blanket stitch.
The kind of ornament that should be passed down… simple, sweet, and filled with warmth.
21. Try a Dimensional Felt Bauble for a Fun Pop of Color
This layered felt bauble is such a playful twist on a classic ornament.
Cut several felt circles in different colors, then fold and stitch them together so they fan out into a sweet 3D shape.
Light, bright, and honestly a little addictive to make once you get going.
22. Make a Mistletoe Heart With Soft Felt Leaves
Wonderfully tender and festive, this heart-shaped ornament is made with soft felt leaves.
Layer different sizes of felt leaves, add tiny white berries, and then finish with a bright red bow.
Feels like a little love note tucked onto your tree.
23. Sew a Beaded Felt Star Sugar Cookie That Sparkles
Simple, but looks so elegant with tiny beads stitched across the surface.
Trace a star template, sew your felt pieces together, and then add bead sprinkles wherever your heart wants them.
Calm, meditative stitching…
perfect for a quiet evening.
24. Create the Cutest Happy Little Felt Tree
This smiling tree ornament brings pure joy.
Add a glittery star on top of your christmas ornament, a little blush with embroidery thread, and then stitch metallic garlands across the body.
A sweet reminder that ornaments don’t need to be serious…
sometimes cheerful is exactly what you need.
25. Make a Whole Sparkly Set of Felt Classics
This collection is full of Christmas favorites like trees, stars, snowmen, and gingerbread friends.
Each one is finished with little starbursts of embroidery thread and tiny bead details.
Mixing different colors and ribbons makes them feel like a cohesive but personality-filled set.
A fun way to spend an afternoon, especially if you love making lots of pieces at once.
26. A Chunky Stitched Felt Star With a Lovely Handmade Look
The texture of this soft star ornament has such a comforting, handmade appeal.
Add a few stitched lines from the center for detail and a little felt circle at the end for a little burst of cozy charm.
It’s an adorable ornament that makes your tree feel so wonderfully woodsy.
27. Make a Loose-Looking Felt Christmas Tree Shapes With a Thin Cord or Thread
These small felt christmas tree ornaments have an appealing, homespun quality with their frayed edges and homespun stitching.
Loop a thin cord or thread across the front of the ornament for a hint of Christmas garland if you’d like.
It’s a soft, minimalist design that brings a delicate, outdoorsy natural note to your Christmas decorations.
28. Stitch Felt Christmas Baubles With Layers of Embroidery
These simple round ornaments have such a nice vintage quality to them.
Add leafy shapes, pinecones, or swirls of embroidery stitching to showcase the rich texture of the felt.
They feel lush and classic, like something your grandmother might have tucked away in a keepsake box.
29. Make Felt Baubles Studded with Bright Holiday Colors
These baubles are so cheerful and energetic.
Cut felt into leafy shapes, stitch the leaves around the ornament, and add a bright hanging loop to finish.
Display a set together for a wonderful blast of color that makes your Christmas tree feel vintage yet sparkly bright.
30. Stitch a Simple Felt Owl Ornament With Adorable Button Eyes
These sweet little felt owls are so friendly with their round eyes and soft shades of gray and white.
Layer the pieces to create dimension in the body and wings, then add a few stitches for a feathery look.
They’re the kind of ornaments that steal all the smiles around the Christmas tree.
31. Sew Felt Ice Skates With a Wonderful Retro Nostalgia
90’s Nostalgia is trending when it comes to Christmas tree decor this year and these felt ice skate ornaments are so wonderfully reminiscent of simpler times.
Add laces, soft felt blades, and a few stitches around the edges to finish.
They look darling near twinkling lights and add a special, wintery moment to your Christmas tree.
32. Make Felt Ornaments Resembling Sweet Little Candies
These sweet felt candy ornaments are so tempting and luscious.
Twist together a swirly felt lollipop or tie a few simple strips of felt to form a candy cane, then finish by hanging each ornament with a lovely ribbon.
They’re such a playful dash of pink to your holiday decor.
33. Sew a Collection of Friendly Felt Stars with Faces
These sweet little smiling stars have such a gentle, welcoming look to them.
Use little beads for the eyes, stitch in a soft smile, and little rosy cheeks to add a bit of personality.
They’re a lovely choice if you love ornaments that feel soothing and calm, like they’re wishing you a peaceful Christmas.
Before You Go...
I hope you feel that old “I could totally make this” feeling when you see these diy felt ornaments.
I love that little “made by hand” quality… it’s even more meaningful when the hustle bustle of the holiday season is in full swing.
Whether you make them to grace your own tree, or as DIY Christmas gifts for special friends, they are such sweet reminders of handmade care.
You can even use basically all of the ornaments in this list as the perfect Christmas ornaments to make and sell!
Enjoy picking your favorites, experimenting with new shapes and stitches.
And if you do make any, please let me know which you tried.
It makes me smile to know these tutorials found a happy home.
Happy crafting!
Wishing you a Christmas season of creative inspiration, and a few stolen moments to enjoy it.