Quick and Easy DIY Christmas Ornaments Using FREE Printable

Last year, after I crafted a Christmas tree out of rulers, I found myself with a few leftover pieces. Instead of tossing them, I turned them into unique, rustic Christmas ornaments! To make things even more fun, I created a FREE Christmas Ornament Printable that you can use too.

Here’s how I made these ornaments step by step:

1. Cutting and Prepping the Ruler  

   I cut the wooden ruler into 5-inch sections, then stained the sides and back using Waverly Antique Wax for a rich, vintage look. I applied the printable to the front of each ruler piece using Matte Mod Podge. Once it dried, I added another layer of Mod Podge as a topcoat for protection and shine.

2. Embellishing the Ornaments  

   To make each ornament stand out, I added special touches and decorations. Here’s what I did for each design:

   - Truck Ornament: I trimmed a mini bottle brush tree to size and glued it on to bring the truck design to life.

   - Believe (with red berries): I simply added three styrofoam red berries from Dollar Tree for a festive pop.

   - Peace Ornament: After sanding the edges for a distressed, rustic look, I hot glued a jute twine hanger and finished it with embellishments and baker’s twine.

   - Red Believe Ornament: I drilled two small holes, added wire that I curled around a pencil, and attached a junk bow for a whimsical touch.

   - Christmas Tree Ornament: To give the tree a festive flair, I glued on mini yellow ball ornaments and a gold star at the top. I used small white rick-rack for the hanger to finish it off.

   - Snowman Ornament: A few sequin snowflakes were the perfect addition to the snowman. I wrapped jute twine all the way around the ruler for a simple but rustic hanger.

These ornaments would make a great Christmas Craft night with the family or even a Ladies Night Out because they are so quick and easy to make

Plus, it’s a great way to use up the leftover pieces of the ruler rather than throw them away. I hope you’ll download the FREE Christmas Ornament Printable and try making some yourself!

If you do, I’d love to see your creations! Post a photo in the comment section below and share how you personalized your ornaments.