12 Homemade Religious Christmas Ornaments

These are some of our favorite religious Christmas ornaments to make.

By: Dana Byerwalter, Editor, FaveCrafts.com

Homemade religious Christmas ornaments are beautiful projects to make. You can make gorgeous nativities, images of baby Jesus in the manger, angels, and other ornaments reminiscent of the Savior's birth. There are so many options to choose from!

The different ornaments shared below remind you of your faith in a variety of ways. Whether the ornaments include Bible verses, encouraging words, images of the Holy Family, or other saints, they all tie back to religion. Remember the reason for the season when you craft Christian ornaments!

If you love this collection, explore more faith-based ideas for the holiday in27 Christian Christmas Crafts

Homemade Religious Christmas Ornaments

A Son is Given Wooden Ornament

Add a simple and lovely Bible quote to your wooden ornaments this Christmas. Glitter, music notes, and red ribbon all add festivity to these tree decorations when completed!

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Names of Christ Christmas Tree Decorating Idea

This gorgeous tree features themed ornaments with the names of Christ written on each one! Be sure to browse more photos of the tutorial to see what names were chosen, and as a special bonus, you'll learn how to construct this entire themed tree.

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Shell of Hope Nativity Christmas Ornament

This unique nativity ornament is made from objects found in the ocean! Seashells of different sizes, pearls, and other natural elements make this a rustic yet elegant project to make for your tree.

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Tuna Can Nativity Ornaments

Another unique nativity ornament you can make are these beautiful recycled ornaments! Amazingly, a tuna can provides the perfect miniature shadow box frame to house the Holy Family in.

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Cross Stitch Canvas Crosses

These crosses are made to be used at bookmarks in the original tutorial, but if you love the look of them, attach a loop and make them for your tree! This would even be a wonderful party craft to make with kids or teens for Bible study, a Christmas party, or Sunday school.

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Cross Stitch Easter Canvas Cross Bookmarks

Easy Embroidered DIY Christmas Ornament

These embroidered Emmanuel ornaments are some of my favorite religious Christmas ornaments on the site. I think they are just so sweet and simple and deliver the message we need to hear at Christmas, and even starting as early as Advent.

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Sweet Sleeping Baby Jesus Ornament

Speaking of very adorable religious ornaments to make, this felt ornament is a very simple hand sewing tutorial for making your own baby Jesus.

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The Stable

And if you ahven't overloaded on cuteness yet, this stable ornament is the perfect little scene to await the coming of baby Jesus.

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Wood Slice Christmas Ornaments Tutorial

Write cheerful sentiments typical of the Christian tradition on wood slices! Glitter makes these both festive and elegant, while the wood slices give this project a rustic, natural touch.

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Reason for the Season DIY Ornaments

Talk about incredible. These reason for the season ornaments unite both the birth and death of Jesus into one symbolic project.

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St. Nicholas Felt Ornament

Is your family of European descent and do you celebrate St. Nicholas Day? Make an ornament to hang on the tree that celebrates this related holiday. He's just adorable!

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Easy DIY Christmas Tree Angels

These gorgeous angels are like something out of grandma's ornament collection. Make a classic project to celebrate the angels watching over the birth of Jesus.

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