People love to bring a little holiday cheer into their homes or workplaces with dazzling trinkets covered in whimsical imagery to set the scene. To make this holiday season extra special, we’ve compiled a list of ideas for beautiful Christmas ornaments to make and sell for the whole family.
Since their addition to our Catalog, online sellers have made Printify’s ornaments an instant Christmas bestseller, year after year. With a personal touch, these little knick-knacks make the perfect gift for yourself or someone special.
So, put on your favorite ugly Christmas sweater, get into the holiday spirit, and browse these 20 ideas for creative Christmas ornaments with Print on Demand.
How to make and sell DIY Christmas ornaments with Print on Demand?
Before starting our Christmas ornament list, let’s look at some important predictions for the 2024 festive season.
Then, we’ll guide you through four easy steps to make Christmas decorations to sell for a profit during the holidays.
Why sell Christmas ornaments with Printify?
Because it’s an absolute must in any household, office, or setting where Christmas is celebrated and appreciated. Printed ornaments personalize every Christmas tree, but use them any way you want – as decoration pieces for your home or business, year-round.
DIY ornaments and lights are among the top-selling holiday items. But to capture the massive Christmas sales rush, it’s best to create a whole collection of holiday-themed merchandise.
In 2023, the global Christmas Decoration market reached a staggering $8.1 billion.
This year, make money selling Christmas ornaments with extraordinary designs that stand out in the market – with a little help from Printify. How? Let’s take a look.
How to make and sell Christmas ornaments
Step 1: Sign up
Create a Printify account in minutes. It’s free. All you need is a working email address or a Google account, and you’re good to go. Fill in your information and access all the convenient features and benefits our print-on-demand (POD) platform offers.
Step 2: Design your own ornaments
With an ever-evolving Catalog of more than 900 products, including a super fun selection for Christmas trees and decor, Print on Demand is a game-changer for holiday retail production.
Find the best Christmas ornaments throughout our home decor section in various shapes, styles, materials, and sizes. Check separate product pages for more customization details.
Our beginner-friendly Product Creator (formerly known as the Mockup Generator) has all the tools and features you need to make adorable ornaments for every taste, home, and Christmas tree. Add pictures, text, or patterns to make Christmas decor the jolliest of all.
Step 3: List your DIY Christmas ornament designs online
Printify offers integrations with all of the major eCommerce websites catering to online customers. Whether you run an eBay or Etsy Shop or manage your own website through Shopify, pick a sales channel that fits your needs and pair it with Printify.
Step 4: Run your Christmas ornament side hustle – we do the rest
Promote your custom-printed ornaments on social media or with paid ads while Printify’s network of suppliers handles order fulfillment for you.
From printing and packaging to logistics, our Print Providers see that your Christmas crafts arrive at your customer’s front door. Meanwhile, focus on growing your brand and earning extra cash.
20 Ideas for unique Christmas ornaments to make and sell
Let’s take a look at 20 ideas for easy DIY Christmas ornaments to make and sell. From traditional Christmas symbols to unique ideas for your Etsy shop. Design printed ornaments of various materials, types, and designs to create holiday decorations for every taste and setting.
1. Snowman ornaments
A snowman is a traditional Christmas symbol, and it looks good on decorations and ornaments around the house. Design a snowman in various ways, types, shapes, and colors to pair with other unique homemade Christmas decorations and surprise family members.
2. Funny Christmas ornaments
Any ideas that bring in a laugh will be an easy hit for the jolly holiday season. Funny designs are fantastic Christmas decorations to make and sell, and people will gladly pay for shared humor.
Design a wooden, plastic, or glass ornament with fun and quirky elements to add your own personal touch to every house, office, or setting. From silly images to puns or an inside joke – these pretty ornaments can bring so much fun to both kids and adults during Christmas time.
3. Photo Christmas ornaments
Everyone’s favorite Christmas ornaments are the most personal ones – with photos. And that’s something you can’t find at the local craft store or craft fairs. But you don’t need a hot glue gun and wood slice to craft and frame it. Find your best holiday photos and order designs with ease.
Make and sell photo ornaments for those who want to display their memories and loved ones right on the holiday centerpiece – the Christmas tree. Or use this opportunity to turn your original art photography into holiday designs printed on custom Christmas decorations.
4. Paw Christmas ornament
A charming paw print on a Christmas ornament is a fun way to celebrate our fluffy, feathery, or scaly friends during the holiday season. It’s also a nice way to make extra money from pet owners and a growing niche of pet merchandise, a market that continues to expand yearly.
5. Reindeer ornaments
Reindeer are among the most famous Christmas ornaments to make and sell as holiday decor, making them the ideal design elements for your Christmas ornament crafts. Play with colors, shapes, and backgrounds to design the perfect Reindeer ornaments for a North Pole vibe.
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6. Santa ornaments
We can’t discuss Christmas decoration ideas to make and sell without mentioning the ultimate Christmas symbol – Santa Claus and his satin sack of Christmas presents. From a silhouette to a face, the whole Santa, or just his head with the majestic beard. Come up with great Christmas ornament ideas with Santa designs for every taste.
7. Engagement Christmas ornaments
What better way to announce your engagement and share your happiness with the people you love than by displaying the news on the tree? Create Christmas crafts as engagement presents.
Happy announcements are a great venue for making Christmas ornaments to sell. Prioritize the wedding niche with a unique Christmas ornament collection to send to the happy couple.
8. New home ornaments
From “First Christmas in our new home” to something more creative like “New home, new memories” and more, come up with lovely and fun designs for a wooden, plastic, or clear glass ornament option and sell them to people starting their lives in a brand new place.
9. Rustic Christmas ornaments
From natural elements like trees and pine cones to designs that recreate the look of homemade Christmas ornaments. Browse Etsy or local craft fairs for great ideas and inspiration to make and sell your own rustic Christmas decorations for a traditional home and setting.
10. Monogram ornaments (Ornaments with names)
From company names, logos, and monograms to family, friends, or a personalized Christmas gift for employees. You can’t go wrong with making and selling Christmas ornaments with names, nicknames, positions, family roles, and statuses to decorate your Christmas trees.
11. Couples ornaments
From names and dates to nicknames, titles, and other matching design ideas. His and Hers Christmas ornaments – “World’s best hubby” and “Wifey” will look great together among other goodies on the Christmas tree. Create and sell Christmas ornaments to spread love worldwide.
12. Religious Christmas ornaments
Decorate your custom ornaments with religious symbols, personas, names, quotes, and more to create a holy feeling throughout the home. From Mother Mary and Baby Jesus to crosses and other beautiful blessings that go hand-in-hand with a wealth of handmade Christmas ornaments.
13. Merry Christmas ornaments
A classic design throughout centuries. While the message is simple, it’s still clear, lovely, and fully customizable, from fonts and colors to backgrounds and more. Design the most beautiful “Merry Christmas” decorations to spread holiday cheer worldwide.
14. Snowflake ornaments
This is where your ideas can shine with the help of Printify. Our snowflake-shaped pewter ornaments are an absolute classic and sparkle in silver to shine among other jolly homemade ornaments. The simple cookie-cutter shape makes for a great frame for your festive designs.
15. Elf ornaments
Where would Santa be without his hardworking little helpers? Come up with creative elf designs for your Christmas ornaments and add a bit of fairytale to the holiday spirit. People with kids will especially appreciate child-friendly themes and designs for their holiday decorations.
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16. Nutcracker ornaments
Coming to life on Christmas Eve and saving a little girl’s night from the evil Mouse King – the Nutcracker story is heartwarming and well-known to everybody as a grand Christmas symbol.
This theme is an especially great idea for wooden Christmas ornaments to make and sell. Create easy ornaments with the Nutcracker to add more fairytale magic to the tree this year – we all love a hero.
17. Angel Christmas ornaments
One of the loveliest and equally religious Christmas symbols is angels. Protecting us, watching over us, and spreading joy sitting on top of the tree. Design various Christmas ornaments with angels of all kinds to match the centerpiece. From super creative and modern to cute or simple.
18. Gingerbread ornaments
Gingerbread comes in all shapes and sizes throughout the Christmas season. From gingerbread houses to men and heart-shaped goodies, they bring joy and delicious smells to every home. They’re easy ornaments to make and sell for custom holiday craft stores.
19. Bird Christmas ornaments
From lovely doves to nightly owls and wintery penguins, bird designs for your ornaments will appeal to those who like more nature-based holiday decorating. These majestic creatures symbolize love, protection, and freedom. Bring these feelings into people’s homes with lovely bird designs.
20. Cute Christmas ornaments
What else is left? Plenty! From yearly classics like hearts, bells, and stars to creative patterns, animals, and just about anything else for your ornament collection. Knitted, dyed, and wrapped up like a present – make your designs and sell them to the world.
Overview of the most profitable Christmas ornaments to make and sell
Want to catch a tag that fits your artistic outlook? Explore this concise overview of Printify’s different ornament types.
| Material | Features | Base Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Ceramic ornaments | porcelain look, glossy finish, solid-piece construction, gold string | $6.03 |
| Glass ornaments | pure glass, beveled edges, solid-piece construction, gold ribbon loop | $14.84 |
| Metal ornaments | durable metal, scratch-resistant, double-sided, red ribbon loop | $4.53 |
| Acrylic ornaments | embossed look, clear acrylic, glossy finish, all-over print | $10.14 |
| Wooden ornaments | rustic aesthetic, solid wood, variety of shapes, all-over print | $8.13 |
| Pewter ornaments | traditional snowflake design, round frame, silver-toned surface and string | $3.75 |
| Aluminum ornaments | metal plaque, matte finish, brushed backing, satin ribbon | $7.03 |
FAQ
Online. More specifically – on our free and beginner-friendly Product Creator. Sign up, pick an ornament, and click Start designing. Our design tool has features for creating patterns, customizing images, and adding text to your printed homemade Christmas ornaments.
Absolutely. The global Christmas decoration market is valued in billions, with lights and ornaments taking the lead.
- Sign up to Printify,
- pick an ornament from our Catalog,
- and customize the design to your liking.
Then, pick a sales channel. Consider all the leading eCommerce platforms and marketplaces like Etsy, Walmart, eBay, and more. Create a store and link it with Printify. The rest is a piece of gingerbread cake. Make automated listings and use our product descriptions, images, and titles.
Without a doubt. What is Christmas without a tree? And what is a tree without decorations? Christmas ornaments are a must in every home and holiday setting. Roll up your ugly Christmas sweater sleeves and get to work – browse our ideas for easy Christmas ornaments to make and sell.
Creating DIY Christmas ornaments is a fun and easy way to personalize your holiday decor. You can use basic craft supplies like acrylic paint or more nuanced materials like stained glass.
Design your own ornaments, adding a unique touch to your tree. Whether you want intricate stained glass ornaments or simple painted designs, they’re a great way to practice art.
However, if you choose to craft and sell custom-printed ornaments to make some extra cash, it’s much easier to add your designs to custom print-on-demand products online with Printify.
Final thoughts
There you have it – a whole list of ideas for unique holiday decorations to make or sell – for yourself, your loved ones, or buyers worldwide.
Dominate eCommerce or local craft fairs with unique ideas on custom-printed or handmade ornaments for every taste.
Spread some cheer this holiday season with epic designs of all jolly kinds. Save money, time, and space by choosing POD for your business, and sell Christmas ornaments effortlessly.
Happy crafting!
