Want to sell crafts for extra cash this holiday season? Here are some of the best Christmas ornaments to make and sell at craft fairs and online!
The holiday season is a BIG time for craft fairs.
If you are a crafty person, selling things at a craft fair can be a great way to make some extra cash for the holidays.
And, Christmas ornaments are always a big hit at the holiday season!
Can you make money selling Christmas ornaments?
You can make money selling Christmas ornaments, but you have to be smart about it. Craft supplies can add up quickly – and your time has a value, too. You definitely want to watch your costs and test out a few design ideas – such as on Facebook Marketplace – to gauge interest before investing too much in supplies, materials, or craft fair booth rental fees.
How do I sell homemade Christmas ornaments?
You can sell homemade Christmas ornaments in person at craft fairs, online such as Facebook marketplace, or online on Etsy. Etsy will require shipping which can be extra work and costs. You have to decide what suits your products and time availability best.
What Christmas crafts can I make to sell?
Ornaments and Christmas decor often sell well at the holidays. Small items that make good teacher, hostess, or white elephant gifts also sell well.
Pay attention to the craft fair’s audience and location. For example, coastal Christmas ornaments sell better at the beach than inland. Audiences that are primarily older women will shop differently than audiences that are heavy on kids and young shoppers. Tailor your selection to the crowd!
Looking for other easy Christmas crafts to make and sell? I suggest one of our wooden Christmas tree ideas!
What are the best selling Christmas ornaments?
In general, you can make the most money off of selling personalized Christmas ornaments. This could be something as specific as dogs that look just like their actual pet, or as simple as adding a vinyl cut name to a pre-made ornament. Any time you can customize it, you can charge more!
When should I start selling Christmas decorations?
Christmas decorations will sell best in October and November. Most people decorate around Thanksgiving and won’t be adding too much in December. However, hostess and other gifts do well in December.
Christmas ornaments to make and sell
Here are a ton of my favorite easy Christmas craft DIY ornaments to sell!
Christmas ornaments to make and sell
Want to sell handmade ornaments at craft fairs this year? Here are some great ideas for Christmas ornaments to make and sell!
Fill ornaments balls with dried moss - or any dried florals - for this earthy looking ornament.
Painted ornaments can be taken to the next glam level with gold foil!
These pier post ornaments are perfect for those who live at the beach - especially if your area has a famous pier!
Roll ornaments in glue and sand for this easy beachy ornament.
Live near the beach? These ornament balls are sure to be a hit, especially with tourists!
Snowballs are perfect for Christmas - here's how to give ornaments a snow ball look wit paint!
You can use this technique to create sea glass or watercolor style colored ball ornaments!
Wine Cork Planter Ornament | DIY Tutorial For Your Christmas Tree
Save old wine corks and make these cute upcycled planter ornaments. They could be customized with different florals for different styles or looks.
I love the classic look of. bottle brush trees - these ornaments are just darling!
This gnome is basically a tassel with a hat but its so so cute!
Resin can be intimidating to work with but it's so much fun! Love these resin ornament ideas.
Glitter ornaments can be sold as singles or in sets to really decorate a tree. This is a great technique to make them without the dreaded glitter mess.
Small baskets really feel special and seasonal for hanging on the tree!
Air dry clay is pretty easy to work with and cookie cutters take the needed artistic skill out of the equation!
It would be cool to sit at a craft fair and customize ornament balls made-to-order on the spot!
Wood beads can feel boho or natural, and are super on trend!
Map ornaments would sell well in cities with a bit attachment - either tourist destinations or places near universities, especially.
Mushrooms are a trending design right now, and these fabric mushrooms are easy to sew and make cute whimsical ornaments.
If you have old or thrifted ornaments, this tutorial will show you a great way to give them fresh new life.
Wood finials are beautiful and really tie nicely to farmhouse or cottage style decor.
A gold dip ornament ball is simple, but instantly glamorous.
These snow globes are super cute and actually pretty easy to put together.
Fabric Christmas Ornaments Made With Homespun Fabric – 4 Different Tutorials
Fabric ornaments are another great homemade choice, especially if you already have a lot of fabric on hand.
I love the way that this leather strip was woven to look like a Christmas tree! Very modern, chic, but simple!
Buffalo plaid is a Christmas staple and a popular choice for ornaments.
You can pour paint on ornaments for a low-cost marble look.
Clay can be used to do pressings of items found in nature to create these interesting, textured ornaments.
Get the stained glass or blown glass look just using ink on these glass ornament balls!
You can't go wrong with a snowman at Christmas time! A Christmas classic!
Unicorns are popular especially with little kids. I feel like these would sell well at a school craft fair or somewhere with grandmothers shopping for their grandkids.
These ornaments are simple but have a finial look made from wooden beads.
A simple way to add personality and style to plain clear ornaments.
Mini Christmas list ornaments are traditional and very sweet.
These mini wreaths are super simple to make. They can hang on the tree or could be hung on other Christmas decor like mini houses to make them extra festive.
Grab some felt and sew up a whole fruit bowl of these felt ornaments.
Clay stars combined with wooden beads make for a beautiful Christmas ornament.
How cool is the swirled color effect in this ornament ball? It came from melted crayons!
Crochet? How about making these little Santa heads!
People love gnomes at the holidays. These felt gnomes are too cute.
Concrete gives these ornaments a neutral, modern look. I think I'd sell them in sets of 6 to really set them off.
You could collect any dried florals or greenery for these ornament balls.
Copper is a beautiful metal and this thin tubing is actually easy to cut and work with. I love these geometric ornaments!
For more of a glam look, you can't go wrong with sequined ornament balls!
These little felt socks are just so adorable and would work as mini stockings for your decor, too!
Gold marbled ornaments are another great glam option.
These little embroidery hooks look both rustic and modern when paired with faux concrete trees.
If you can crochet, these are some great flat designs!
Another great use for the mini embroidery hoops is to add fabric with vinyl designs. These could even be possibly customized on the spot.
Floral ornaments can be unexpected for winter but are a special and unique option.
How to make beautiful nordic inspired Christmas ornaments quickly!
These mini flower pot ornaments would do well with a younger, plant-loving crowd.
If you have a Cricut, you can actually use it to cut wood for ornaments out.
Potpourri is a little old fashioned but perfectly nostalgic for Christmas.
Plaid can be eye-crossing to paint. Here's a great tutorial!
These mini wreaths are quick and easy to make in bulk and whisically charming for Christmas.
Wood slices are a unique blank slate that can be customized for many ornament ideas.
Feathers could be natural - like this one - or glam if you chose more colorful feather-boa types.
Live near the beach? These sea shell santas are too cute!
Felt ornaments are traditional for a reason - they are truly beautiful, light weight, and fun to decorate with.
I love this idea - old book pages used to great ornament balls!
These snowmen hats are super cute and easy to make.
Macrame is definitely trending and here are a bunch of ornament ideas!
OK this is too cool - skateboard veneer wood cut into colorful ornament shapes!
For a farmhouse look, these mini signs are perfect ornaments!
See all of our handmade ornament ideas:
- How to make photo ornament balls
- DIY sea glass ornaments
- Sand ball ornaments
- How to make beach ornaments
- DIY pier post nautical ornaments
- Fur ball pom pom ornaments
- DIY snowball ornaments
- Citrus felt ornaments
- Mink snowman ornament
- Deviled egg felt ornament
- Metallic dipped textured ornaments
- Paper ball 3D ornaments
- Toilet paper roll starburst ornaments
- Bottle brush tree terrarium ornaments
Simplify your crafting journey and eliminate guesswork with our free ornament crafting cheat sheet – your essential guide to selecting the right materials and tools with ease! Click here or the image below for the free download!
What do you think are the best homemade ornaments?!
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