DIY The Cutest Holiday Ornaments Using Old Jar Lids

Something about homemade holiday ornaments just makes the Christmas season feel more special. You save money on decor, add a personal touch to your home, and spend time on an activity that's bound to boost the holiday spirit. It's a win-win-win. For this festive DIY, we're repurposing old mason jar lids into cute hanging holiday ornaments. Just wrap the metal ring with twine and decorate with your favorite festive embellishments to create these cute, rustic ornaments.

This is a low-cost DIY Christmas ornament that's super easy to create. It's done with mason jar rings, but you can use the whole lid and standard jar lids, too. The design creates a chic hanging ornament that you can display on a Christmas tree or door knob. You can replace the hanging string with a magnet and use it to decorate the fridge, or even swap it for a safety pin and attach the ornament to a wreath. The upcycled lids are also stylish propped up on a mantel or glued to a holiday card. There are several ways to restyle these ornaments, but first we have to make them. So, grab a jar lid, hot glue, scissors, and twine, and let's get crafting.

First, you'll need to clean the jar lid and wipe it dry. Dish soap and water should do the trick. Next, add a drop of hot glue to the inside of the jar ring and wrap the entire lid with twine. Add more hot glue every few inches if needed to secure the string. Twine will give your ornament a rustic look, but you can change the design by swapping it for ribbons, strips of fabric, or a rhinestone chain. Paint or decoupage is also another way you can cover the metal lid. After the lid is covered, glue a loop of twine on the back of the jar for the hanging string.

Now, it's time to add the embellishments. To give your ornament a holiday vibe, decorate the lid with festive accessories. For a classic Christmas look, try a pine tree branch, mini faux berries, and a red bow. Fake cotton snow, silver glitter, and a snowman work for a winter wonderland theme. If you're upcycling a mason jar ring, you can fill the center with cardboard or stock paper to create more space for decorations. Adding a picture in the middle is also a cute idea to further personalize the lid. Feel free to make several ornaments and style each one differently for a chic way to decorate for Christmas on a budget.