It’s easy to go to the local big box store and pick up a ton of ornaments. But that’s not very personal. There’s something so amazing about a Christmas tree decorated with things that are near and dear to your heart. A twist on the handmade style we talk about so often is to add unique personal household items that mean something to you. Remember that silver baby spoon you inherited from your grandmother? It’s just sitting in a box in a drawer. Why not display it on your tree this year? Here are some other fun and unique Christmas tree ornaments you may not have considered. Most of them are probably already somewhere in your house!

Ideas for unique Christmas tree ornaments:

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Tip: String your ornaments on ribbon or twine and wind it through your tree instead of hanging them!

  1. Vintage Childhood toys
  2. Dried florals
  3. Ribbon bouquets
  4. Bed Springs
  5. Twine / Jute
  6. Tree branches
  7. Pocket watches
  8. Silver platters
  9. Pine cones
  10. Wicker Balls
  11. Blown Christmas bulbs (C-9)
  12. Scrabble Pieces
  13. Pallet Wood
  14. Silver Spoons
  15. Brooches
  16. Keys
  17. Corrogated Tin
  18. Buttons
  19. Chandelier Crystals
  20. Thread spools
  21. Quilt pieces
  22. Small stuffed animals
  23. Thimbles
  24. Costume jewelry
  25. Christmas cards from years gone by
  26. Old family portraits
  27. Faux Fruit
  28. Kid’s art work
  29. Small wrapped presents (great Advent calendar idea!)
  30. Acorns
  31. Christmas stockings
  32. Scratched CDs and DVDs (they twinkle beautifully with the lights!)
  33. Bow ties
  34. Handmade beaded items
  35. Baby shoes

This list is just the tip of the iceburg (or tree branch!)  You can put anything your heart desires on your Christmas tree! As long as your decorations are close to your heart, it will look beautiful. Decorating your tree with unique Christmas tree ornaments makes your holiday even more special! 

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