14+ Easy-to-Make Christmas Cricut Ornament Ideas: Free SVG Files
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DIY Cricut Ornament Ideas
Cricut machines are a great way to make personalized gifts for the holiday season. By using a Cricut, makers can create custom designs for all kinds of Christmas ornaments that your family and friends will cherish for years to come. In this post, I have rounded up my favorite Cricut ornament ideas – many of them can find in our Christmas craft category!
There are many great Christmas gift ideas that you can create with your Cricut machine. For example, you can make clear ornaments with family photos inside. Or, you can create personalized ornaments with your family members’ names.
Cricut Design Space
If you’re new to making Christmas ornaments with your Cricut maker, there are a few basics that you should know before getting started.
First, if you haven’t already, you’ll need to download the Cricut Design Space software. This free program can be used to create your own designs or import other makers’ files and designs. If you are new to Cricut, take my free Cricut workshop here to get yourself started! You can also find out how to upload an SVG cut file here.
Craft Supplies For Making Ornaments
Next, you’ll need to purchase some materials to make your Cricut Christmas projects. Don’t worry too much about getting all of these items until you know which Christmas crafts you’re going to do.
For most of these projects, clear plastic ornaments are used. If you prefer, you can use clear acrylic flat ornaments (they are shaped like flattened chocolate candy). The flattened ornaments look just as beautiful, but the flat surface can easily fit your ornament design.
Another option is to use something like these wood slices with paint to make a rustic-styled DIY ornament.
Here’s a quick list of craft supplies you may want to have on hand for these DIY Christmas ornament crafts, depending on the style of ornament you’re making:
- Cricut Explore Air or another Cricut machine
- A can of polyacrylic (used for glitter ornaments)
- Paintbrush or foam sponges
- Acrylic paint
- Glitter
- Festive ribbon or twine (to hang up your ornaments)
- Permanent vinyl or, in some cases, iron-on vinyl!
- Scissors
- A weeding tool
- Alcohol ink
- Knife blade
- Cardstock (65-100 pound cardstock is usually best for ornaments)
Types Of Vinyl For Christmas Ornaments
There are two main types of vinyl used in crafting – permanent and removable vinyl. Permanent vinyl is great for projects that need to withstand elements like weather or washing, like these water bottle labels. I also use it on tumblers, cups, car decals, and more.
Removable vinyl is perfect for temporary décors like wall decals, laptop stickers, and phone cases. I also use it on glassware and anything else I might want to change up later.
For ornaments, I suggest Oracal’s flat 651 permanent vinyl for crafts, especially ones with thin fonts or intricate designs.
Cricut EasyPress For Heat transfer Vinyl Ornaments
You’ll need a Cricut EasyPress if you plan on making any projects with heat transfer vinyl (HTV). I highly recommend the Cricut Easy Press Mini for small projects like these ornaments. It’s lightweight and easy to maneuver, plus it has auto-shutoff, so you don’t have to worry about leaving it on by accident. Heat transfer vinyl works really well on wood slice ornaments, fabric ornaments like canvas, or felt Christmas tree ornaments.
Creating gifts with your Cricut machine is a great way to show your loved ones how much you care. With the holiday season just around the corner, now is the perfect time to start creating your own Christmas ornaments.
If you’re looking for some creative ideas, this list of Cricut Ornament Ideas will inspire you! From elegant ornaments to paper-cut ornaments, you’re sure to find the perfect design for your next holiday project.
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3D Paper Christmas Ornaments With Cricut
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DIY Glitter Christmas Ornaments: The Easy Way to Make Your Own Custom Ornaments
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How to Make Tile Arabesque Christmas Ornaments with Cricut – Free Templates
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DIY Fillable Christmas Ornaments: Free Let It Snow SVG
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DIY Clear Acrylic Ornaments with Gold Gilding and Vinyl – Free SVG Templates for Cricut
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DIY Floating Ornaments With Cricut: Free Template And Size Chart
In this tutorial, you will learn how to make DIY floating ornaments with your Cricut machine. While these are not really floating they do have a magical element to them! We will be using clear 4ml acetate, vinyl, and fillable plastic ornaments to create this craft. To make this craft even easier, I am providing free floating ornament templates that can be resized to fit any clear plastic ornament you may wish to use. I am also providing a sizing chart for the most popular ornament sizes so you can easily plug in the dimension in Cricut Design Space!
Farmhouse Buffalo Print Ornaments
These ornaments are made in the Cricut Design Space software. You can easily create these ornaments with your family’s names or holiday saying on them with permanent vinyl.Â
Silver and Gold Christmas Ornaments: Easy DIY Christmas Craft
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DIY Alcohol Ink Ornaments
These beautiful ornaments are made with alcohol, ink, and glitter. They’re a beautiful addition to any holiday tree. All you need is clear ornaments, alcohol ink, polyacrylic, and vinyl to make a customized ornament!
DIY Paper Star Christmas Light Garland with Templates and Tutorial
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Easy 3D Paper Christmas Tree Ornament Tutorial with Templates
It doesn’t get more delicate than these elegant paper-cut ornaments. The unique shape of the ornament is created with these templates, a Cricut machine, and cardstock. You can make these ornaments in any color to match your holiday décor.
Glitter Acrylic Disk Ornaments – With Free SVG Templates
With the help of a Cricut machine, there are endless ways to craft personalized handmade ornaments for a special tree bauble. Learn how to make DIY glitter ornaments with vinyl and DIY painted ornaments with vinyl. This tutorial features using round clear acrylic ornaments, glitter, paint, mod podge, and vinyl.
How to Make Engraved Personalized Christmas Ornaments with Cricut
When I first started engraving several years ago, I wasn’t sure I would like it. I can undoubtedly say that learning to engrave with your Cricut Maker or Maker 3 is a wonderful skill! In this tutorial, you can learn how to engrave personalized Christmas ornaments with your Cricut machine.
Snowman Face Ornaments
These snowman face ornaments are perfect for kids and adults alike. With a few supplies, you can create these beautiful ornaments that will look great on any holiday tree.Â
Vintage Christmas Truck Ornament DIY
Everywhere I look, I see one of those cute vintage-style trucks with a Christmas tree sticking out of the back. They seem to be a beloved way to decorate, so I decided why not make a cute SVG design and turn the Christmas truck into an ornament for your tree. Get this free Christmas truck tree ornament SVG file.
DIY Snowflake Wood Ornaments
These snowflake ornaments are painted on wooden circles. They make a beautiful addition to any holiday décor and are a great way to show off your creative side. Although these have blue backgrounds, you can paint them different colors like red, green, or light blue.Â
DIY Paper Pine Cone Christmas Ornaments
This paper pinecone ornament is a great way to add some dimension and texture to your holiday tree. With just a few supplies, you can create this beautiful ornament that will be a showstopper on your tree.
Santa and Elf Cam Ornaments
We couldn’t have a Christmas ornament round-up without a classic Santa and elf cam! These fun designs are easy to place on any blank ornament, or make your own with my glitter ornament tutorial!
There are so many creative and unique ways to celebrate the holidays with Cricut ornaments. With a little imagination and the perfect craft project, you can make inexpensive but unique gifts to give to everyone on your list. These beautiful handmade ornaments are a great way to show teachers, coworkers, and even your own family how much you care.
Ornament Ideas And Themes Can Include
- Baby’s first Christmas ornaments
- Wedding ornaments with the year on them
- Commemorate a special event like a graduation
- A simple design with a family member’s name
- A favorite quote
- Different professions like a nurse, hair stylist, or dentist
- Universities or school mascots
With so many great options, you’re sure to find the perfect design for your next holiday project! Which Cricut Christmas ornament is your favorite? Let me know in the comments!
