How to make a DIY Unicorn Ornament with a Mason Jar Ring

Learn how to make this easy and fun unicorn ornament.

Making your own ornaments is always a fun Christmas activity and it’s even better if it’s a DIY unicorn ornament!

Christmas can be expensive and wasteful so we don’t want Christmas crafts to required us to purchase a lot of supplies or make a lot of waste. That’s why these unicorn ornaments are made using craft supplies you likely already have -- like a mason jar lid and scraps.

These unicorn ornaments are very simple to make and you can change them up in a lot of different ways to fit your own style.

These unicorn ornaments would also be a great craft to make at a Christmas party. Set out some different supplies and each person can make their own unique ornament. What a fun party favor!


Looking for more unicorn crafts?

We love unicorn crafts, too! Get more unicorn crafts including more unicorn Christmas ornaments here:


How to Make a Unicorn Christmas Ornament
a DIY unicorn ornament tutorial with a mason jar ring

Learn how to make an easy DIY Christmas Ornament inspired by unicorns! This simple unicorn ornament tutorial shows you how to transform a mason jar ring into a cute unicorn with yarn and felt ears and a horn. Personalize the colors for a boy or girl or any of your kids' favorite colors. This is a great way to use up knitting and crochet yarn scraps! #creativegreenliving #creativegreenchristmas #christmasornament #unicornornament #unicorns #unicorncrafts


Supplies

Some of the links below may be affiliate links where a purchase made after clicking will support this website without costing you extra!

Supplies needed for DIY Unicorn Ornament


Directions

DIY Unicorn Ornament Step 1:

Wrap your choice of yarn around the ring until it’s covered. When tying it off, tie a loop to hang your ornament with.

Step 1 for DIY Unicorn Ornament

DIY Unicorn Ornament Step 2: 

Cut out cardstock or foam to make two ears and a unicorn horn.

I used white for the outside of the ears and pink for the inside. You could also use one piece for each ear and color the middle to look more like a unicorn ear.

Step two of DIY Unicorn Ornament

DIY Unicorn Ornament Step 3: 

If using two pieces for each ear, glue them together.

Then glue your ears to the back of your mason jar ring and the horn on the front.

Step 3 of DIY Unicorn ornament

DIY Unicorn Ornament Step 4: 

To make the unicorn mane, take the yarn and form several loops that are the length you want the mane to be.

Tie them together at the top. Cut the loops so that you have several yarn strands making your mane.
Step 4 of DIY unicorn Christmas Ornament

DIY Unicorn Ornament Step 5: 

Using one of the strands of yarn, tie the mane to your ornament.

Affordable, easy DIY Unicorn ornament


That's it!
That’s all! It’s a simple yet very cute ornament that kids will enjoy making. And you will love how affordable they are.

DIY Unicorn Ornament made with yarn and mason jar lid ring

If you love this project, be sure to pin it to save it for later!
Learn how to make an easy DIY Christmas Ornament inspired by unicorns! This simple unicorn ornament tutorial shows you how to transform a mason jar ring into a cute unicorn with yarn and felt ears and a horn. Personalize the colors for a boy or girl or any of your kids' favorite colors. This is a great way to use up knitting and crochet yarn scraps! #creativegreenliving #creativegreenchristmas #christmasornament #unicornornament #unicorns #unicorncrafts


PRINTABLE UNICORN ORNAMENT DIRECTIONS



How to Make a Unicorn Christmas Ornament

Yield: 1
Author: Lisa Sharp
Making your own ornaments is always a fun Christmas activity and it’s even better if it’s a DIY unicorn ornament. They are very simple to make and you can change them up in a lot of different ways to make them fit your own style.

materials:

tools:

  • Scissors 

steps:

  1. Wrap your choice of yarn around the ring until it’s covered. When tying it off tie a loop to hang your ornament with.
  2. Cut out cardstock, foam or felt to make two ears and a unicorn horn. I used white for the outside of the ears and pink for the inside. You could also use one piece for each ear and color the middle to look more like a unicorn ear with a marker or paint.
  3. If using two pieces for each year glue them together. Then glue your ears two the back of your mason jar ring and the horn on the front.
  4. To make your unicorn mane, take the yarn and form several loops that are the length you want the mane to be. Tie them together at the top. Cut the loops so that you have several yarn strands making your mane.
  5. Using one of the strands of yarn, tie the main to your ornament.

Did you make this project?
Tag @creativegreenliving on instagram and hashtag it #creativegreenchristmas
unicorn craft, DIY unicorn ornament, unicorn Christmas ornament, homemade christmas ornament
Created using Craft Card Maker





Carissa Bonham

About the Author:

Lisa Sharp is a blogger and homemaker that loves all things Christmas. To help share her love for the season she created the blog The Stress-Free Christmas. It’s full of tips and tricks to help you bring back the magic of Christmas.
Do you like this post? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter!
When you subscribe you can download our FREE Recycled Crafts E-book!

No comments

Post a Comment

I love comments! I welcome your comments and questions about this article here!