5 DIY Flower-Based Ornaments for Christmas Trees
When the cold air blows through the frosted windows and the smell of pine fills the room, something magical begins. The Christmas tree, which has always been the center of attention, is waiting to be decorated. But this year, let it grow. Let flowers, soft as snow and bright as memory, weave their way through your branches.
DIY flower ornaments is more than just decorating; it’s a way to show how you feel and bring nature’s poetry into your holiday space. Creating DIY flower ornaments and handmade floral decor adds a deeply personal touch to turning your Christmas tree into a story of craft and care.
1. Dried Flower Baubles: Keeping Nature's Memory
Dried flowers tell quiet stories. Each petal holds the sound of summer, which is now sleeping in winter’s arms.
To make it yourself:
- Use baubles made of clear glass or acrylic.
- Put dried baby’s breath, pressed roses, or lavender in them.
- Use jute twine or satin ribbon to tie the top.
The end result is simple elegance: light bouncing off petals and colors fading into gold.
Check out CJ Love’s Floristry Sundries Collection for all the ribbons, wires, and other floristry supplies you need to get started.
2. Fresh Flower Globes: Bringing Winter to Life
It’s important to remember where it all started before you decide between real and fake. If you like to learn about the history of holiday traditions, the story of evergreens goes beyond just decorations.
Check out English Heritage’s “A Short History of Christmas Greenery” to see how old traditions have influenced today’s displays.
Now, to bring that living tradition home:
- Use clear plastic decorations that can be opened.
- Put in some wet cotton or floral foam.
- Put small flowers like roses, carnations, or mini chrysanthemums in the gaps.
These Christmas tree flower decorations make your tree smell fresh and shine with natural fragrance. They are great for short-term displays and events.
3. Silk flower garlands with petals that never fade
Silk flowers last forever, while real flowers only last a short time. They feel soft and have a lot of color. They hang around branches like poetry.
To make your garlands:
- Use peonies, orchids, and silk roses.
- Put in some frosted ivy or eucalyptus.
- Use tape or floral wire to hold it in place gently.
Their texture catches the light of twinkling lights, making them beautiful forever.If you love timeless crafts that capture nature’s beauty, try pressed flowers for your ornaments.
They preserve petals like memories — soft, delicate, and everlasting. For an inspiring step-by-step guide, visit The Painted Hinge – DIY Flower Ornaments.
The CJ Love Artificial Flowers Collection has high-quality artificial flowers that are perfect for both event florists and creative home decorators.
4. Petal cones and paper flowers: there's fun in every fold
Handmade details have a certain charm about them.
To make these nostalgic handmade floral decor:
- Make little cones out of burlap or craft paper with patterns on it.
- Put in pine sprigs, cinnamon sticks, or silk petals.
- For a rustic, storybook look, hang them with string or lace.
Each cone sways like a keepsake: small, sweet-smelling, and always welcoming.
CJ Love’s Eco Floristry Supplies has eco-friendly tapes, wraps, and other crafting supplies.
5. Mini Floral Wreaths: Circles of Joy
A wreath is a circle with no beginning or end, just the rhythm of life and happiness. Miniature versions make perfect ornaments for your tree.
This is how:
- Make small rings out of grapevines or wire.
- Wrap with fir sprigs or faux holly.
- Put in silk flowers, ribbons, or small bells.
They look stunning in clusters, echoing the grandeur of door wreaths.
For styling inspiration, visit House Digest – How to Decorate the Home with Flowers .
Tips for Crafting Your Floral Ornaments
- Choose colour themes that complement your decor blush and cream for softness, red and gold for tradition.
- Combine textures velvet ribbons, wooden beads, and fresh greenery.
- Use quality sundries to ensure your creations stay secure all season long.
Stock up on festive materials and inspiration from CJ Love’s Christmas & Seasonal Collection
Final Thoughts: Flower-Based Ornaments for
In the hush of winter evenings, when the lights glow soft and steady, every flower becomes a storyteller. Crafting DIY flower ornaments isn’t just about creating beauty, it’s about pausing, connecting, and letting your imagination bloom.
Let your Christmas tree become a garden of memories, petals, lights, and love intertwined. And when you’re ready to DIY flower ornaments, turn to CJ Love’s full festive range where creativity meets craftsmanship, and every ornament begins with a flower.