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Free printable Christmas ornaments should make December a little easier, not leave you staring at ten blank shapes that still need colouring. These ten are already dressed for Christmas: a village under the moon, a gingerbread bakery, a dog tangled in festive lights and seven more little scenes. Pick the one that reminds you of someone, then make it part of their gift or your tree.
TL;DR: These free printable Christmas ornaments are ready-coloured pictures you can print, cut out and hang. Use firmer paper or add a card backing, keep the hanging hole away from the narrow printed loop, and write a name or date on the back if you’d like a keepsake.
Here are the 10 Free Printable Christmas Ornaments
1. A Village That Feels Like Christmas Eve
Look closely and you’ll spot warm windows, snowy roofs, a little bridge and Santa’s sleigh crossing a huge moon. It feels like the moment everyone has finally gone indoors and the street is quiet. Hang it near the tree lights so those windows seem to glow, or tie it to a parcel with a note that says, “See you Christmas Eve.” It’s the one I’d choose for someone who loves old Christmas stories.
2. The Star for Someone Who Loves a Traditional Tree
Deep green panels, red jewels and a pointed cream star make this bauble feel dressed up without needing glitter. Try it with simple ribbon and evergreen branches. It can also help settle a tree’s colour scheme: choose two colours from this design, then repeat them elsewhere. If the rest of the room needs a little thought, these cosy Christmas living room ideas are a good next read.
3. The Gingerbread Bakery That Deserves a Treat Box
There’s a smiling gingerbread character, a striped sweet and enough icing detail to make you look twice. Put this on a biscuit box rather than a random present. The person opening it will know exactly what’s inside before they lift the lid. If little helpers are involved, pair it with Christmas baking with kids and let them choose which baked treats get the gingerbread tag. Just keep the paper away from the food itself.
4. A Cardinal Carrying a Message
The cardinal is perched on a snowy mailbox with a tiny envelope in its beak. That’s a sweet detail for a grandparent, faraway friend or anyone who’d rather receive a real note than another group message. Write a few words on the back of the cut-out and tuck it into a card. For more ways to dress up a handwritten gift, see these vintage Christmas gift tags.
5. The Fox for a Quiet Woodland Christmas
This orange fox curls into its own tail, surrounded by cream flowers and tiny leaves. It’s calm and cosy, with none of the usual red-suited characters in sight. Try it on a nature-themed tree with pinecones and simple paper stars, or use it as a bookmark topper for someone receiving a winter novel. You don’t have to make every ornament look alike. Sometimes the odd little woodland guest is the one people ask about.
6. Santa Took a Wrong Turn in Space
Santa and a reindeer have landed on purple ground beneath a giant ringed planet. Apparently the reindeer took the scenic route. This one suits the child who can name the planets but still checks the sky for Santa. Attach it to a small note that reads, “Mission: Find your Christmas present,” and make finding the gift a little game. A fun choice for a children’s table, too.
7. The Pink Bow That Makes Wrapping Feel Special
Big satin-looking bows, pearls and tiny flowers fill this delicate pink ornament. Instead of hiding it among lots of other tree decorations, let it be the decoration on a plain wrapped gift. Pale paper and a single ribbon will give it room to shine. Write the recipient’s name on a card circle behind it, so the artwork can be kept after the wrapping is gone.
8. A Winter Bird for Someone Who Likes Peace and Quiet
A graceful white bird stands beside bright red flowers against a deep blue winter sky. It’s a quieter design, lovely for someone who enjoys birds, art or a calm Christmas morning. Slip it into a book as a surprise note, or hang it beside the woodland fox for a little winter-nature pair. That pairing also works on a simple string across a shelf, away from open flames.
9. A Festive Dog With No Respect for the Lights
A brown dog in a patterned sweater has somehow ended up wearing the Christmas lights. It looks rather pleased with itself. This is the gift tag for the person whose dog appears in every family photo. For a playful animal-themed gift bundle, you could team it with these whimsical Christmas kitty illustrations. Keep real ribbons and string out of a curious pet’s reach.
10. A Small House Under One Bright Star
A tiny house sits below a brilliant star, a crescent moon and rolling dark hills. It has that hushed, last-page-of-a-story feeling. Add the year on the back and give it to someone celebrating Christmas in a new home. Or make two matching copies for people spending the holiday apart. It’s a gentle final note for this set of free printable Christmas ornaments.
Which Christmas Ornament Should You Choose?
When you’re staring at ten lovely pictures, it helps to decide who they’re for before you decide where they’ll hang. These free printable Christmas ornaments don’t need matching ribbons or an elaborate theme. One thoughtful choice does more than a crowded branch.
| If you’re making something for… | Try these designs | A personal touch |
|---|---|---|
| A friend who loves old Christmas scenes | Village or starry house | Add a year or short Christmas Eve message |
| A keen baker | Gingerbread bakery | Tie it to a wrapped biscuit box |
| A pet lover or space-loving child | Sweater dog or Santa in space | Add a funny one-line note |
| Someone who loves nature | Fox or white bird | Pair with a simple paper star |
| Someone who loves soft, pretty wrapping | Pink bow or emerald star | Use a plain gift wrap so the design stands out |
How to Print, Cut and Hang Them
You don’t need a special machine for these free printable Christmas ornaments. Start with a printer, scissors, glue, a little card, a hole punch and ribbon or twine. An adult can handle the cutting and hole punch if children are helping.
- Choose your size. Make one test print on ordinary paper before printing the whole set. Smaller works for a tree; larger works for a present topper. Keep the whole ornament, including its printed top, inside the page margins.
- Give it some support. Print on card if your printer allows it. Otherwise, glue the print to a piece of lightweight card and let it dry flat before cutting. This sturdier paper ornament guide has extra ideas for backing and finishing paper decorations.
- Cut around the shape. Follow the outer edge, leaving the printed hanging loop attached. Trim the unwanted white paper around it.
- Add a real hanging loop. Reinforce the narrow top with a small card tab if needed. Punch a hole through the supported area, thread ribbon through it and tie a knot. The loop in the artwork is only a picture.
Want a neat back as well?
Print the design twice at the same size and glue the copies back-to-back, or glue one copy onto plain coloured card. Write a name or date before you hang it.
If the edges start to curl
Let the glue dry under a flat, clean book with a sheet of paper protecting each side. Don’t hang the ornament while the backing is still damp.
More Personal Ways to Use the Set
Try thinking beyond the tree. These free printable Christmas ornaments can be part of a little moment someone remembers.
- Make a tiny letter station. Put the cardinal on a family note box, then invite everyone to leave one kind message for someone else.
- Turn a gift into a keepsake. Write “Our first Christmas here” behind the starry cottage. A date and a few words often mean more than another decoration.
- Make a winter mini-garland. Alternate the fox, bird and village with plain paper stars. A doorway shelf or console is a lovely spot. If you want to decorate the area around it, try these Christmas entryway decorating ideas.
- Add a family photo. Back one ornament with a small photo and the year. For a different keepsake idea, there’s a helpful paper photo ornament tutorial.
You can make an afternoon of it, or finish just one. If you’ve got the urge to change a little more around the house, save these weekend home decorating projects for another day. For decoration ideas beyond paper baubles, browse these handmade Christmas decoration ideas.
You don’t need to print all ten free printable Christmas ornaments. Start with the one that makes you think of someone straight away. Add their name or a date on the back. That’s how a small paper decoration can become something they’ll want to keep.
