Jen Goode from 100 Directions is back this month, sharing how to make these beautiful DIY bird ornaments. You can create them as red birds, blue birds, gold birds, or any festive color you love. These cut-out Christmas cardinals look stunning hanging on the tree—and if you have a Cricut machine, an extra mason jar lid, and some metallic vinyl, this simple ornament can come together in under 20 minutes.
DIY Bird Ornaments Video Tutorial
If you want to watch Jen make these DIY bird ornaments, just follow along with her video below.
Can't watch the video or missed some of the steps? You can also find step-by-step instructions below.
How To Make DIY Bird Ornaments
It's time to get ready to decorate the tree! Do you love making your own Christmas ornaments? Today, I'm sharing how to make DIY bird ornaments in just a few minutes. Grab some pretty metallic vinyl and let's make some simply beautiful tree decorations.
I like to make my own ornaments to add to my tree every year. I also love to include an ornament with gifts, along with the bow, as a keepsake. These bird ornaments are quick to make; you can make them any color you like and customize them with names for the perfect gift. If you want to add more color to the ornament, try using a different background paper. I used vellum so the tree lights shine through the ornament.
If you love ornaments as much as I do, try this Love Bird Ornament, sublimation ornaments, or SVG files to make your very own.
Supplies Needed To Make DIY Bird Ornaments
- Cricut Machine with Cricut Design Space software (see the difference between the machines here)
- Little bird design by Jen Goode – available in Cricut Design Space
- Red metallic foil vinyl
- Vellum or other background paper
- Mason jar lid
- Twine
- Craft Glue
- Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
Step 1: Open Bird Design In Cricut Design Space
Open the pre-designed Cricut Design Space canvas to get the design already sized and ready to go. If you can't access this website, you will need to look for image #M39BCB82 and create a circle to cut as well.
Step 2: Cut Out & Weed Bird Design
Follow the on-screen instructions to cut out the bird and the circle. Weed the bird design to show only the bird, removing the eye circle and wing design.
Step 3: Place The Bird On The Circle Cut Out
Place the bird on the circle cut out.
Step 4: Add Glue To The Mason Jar Rim
Add glue to the inside rim of the mason jar lid.
Step 5: Place Bird Circle Art Into Mason Jar Lid
Place the circle art you just created inside the lid with the art facing out.
Step 6: Add Twine Hanger
Apply a small amount of glue (I used hot glue) to the outside of the lid, then wrap twine around it. You can do this step before you add the art, if you prefer. Make sure to start and stop the twine at the top so you can tie the excess twine into a hanging loop or bow.
NOTE: If you add a bow to your ornament, apply a small amount of glue to the knot to ensure it stays in place and doesn't come loose.
Once your twine has been added, you are ready to hang your ornament on the tree!
If you like this ornament, I made a whole set for you to create! Check out the Christmas ornaments I created on my blog.
You can make a whole tree of DIY bird ornaments. Make a bunch of red birds or make a variety of birds in all kinds of colors. You can paint the mason jar lid to add more color if you'd like, too.
FAQs About DIY Bird Ornaments
Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions I receive about making these DIY bird ornaments. If your question isn’t listed, feel free to drop it in the comments, and I’ll be happy to help!
Where Can I Find Mason Jar Lids?
If you don't have any mason jars at home, you can find the lids (which can be purchased separately) online or at your local big-box store.
Where Do I Get The Bird SVG Design?
You can download the bird SVG design by clicking here!
What Cricut Machine Can I Use For This Project?
All of them! The Cricut Maker, Cricut Explore, and Joy series, as well as the Cricut Venture, can all cut SVG files and vinyl!
How Can I Personalize These DIY Bird Ornaments?
You can customize these DIY bird ornaments in a variety of ways! Below are a few ideas; the possibilities are endless!
- Paint the mason jar rim
- Change the color of the vinyl
- Change the color of the background
- Change the color of the twine or use ribbon instead
5 More Cricut Ornament Crafts
Do you love these DIY bird ornaments and want more Cricut ornament crafts? Then check out the projects below!
- Make Plaid Christmas Ornaments with a Cricut
- How to Make a 3D Paper Ornament
- Making Vinyl Christmas Ornaments with a Cricut
- Newborn Footprint Ornaments with the Cricut
- Make Your Own Cricut Christmas Ornaments
Those are so incredibly pretty Angie. We have loads of lids at home too and love making our own decorations.