If you love easy Christmas crafts these Clay Diffuser Ornaments are such a fun little project. They look adorable on the tree, they’re super affordable to make, and you can customize them with your favorite essential oils so your whole house smells like Christmas.

This is honestly one of those crafts you can make with anyone your kids, your partner, your family, your friends… even your pets.

It’s simple, cozy, and perfect for a holiday afternoon at home.

These ornaments also make thoughtful gifts or cute scented tags to tie onto presents.

This recipe makes around 18 ornaments, depending on your cookie cutter sizes.

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Clay Diffuser Ornaments:

Ingredients

2 cups flour
1/2 cup salt
3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons warm water
Ribbon
Cookie cutters
Essential oils

Instructions

1. Mix your dry ingredients

Combine the flour and salt in a bowl.

2. Add the warm water

Pour in the warm water and mix until the dough looks crumbly.

3. Knead the dough

Knead for about 8–10 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and workable.

4. Roll and cut out shapes

Roll out your dough and use cookie cutters for fun Christmas shapes. For round ornaments, a mason jar works perfectly.

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5. Add texture

Press pine leaves, greenery, or tiny Christmas decorations into the dough to create pretty imprinted designs.

6. Don’t forget the hole

Use a straw or skewer to poke a hole at the top for your ribbon.

7. Air dry

Lay your ornaments flat and let them air dry completely.

8. Add the ribbon

Once dry, thread your ribbon through. You can also paint them for a little color.

9. Add Essential Oils

Add a few drops of your favorite essential oils and hang them on the tree!

Notes

You can paint them once fully dry.
Refresh with more essential oils anytime. They work just like clay diffusers!

Diffuser Ornaments

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These DIY Clay Diffuser Ornaments are an easy, cozy Christmas craft you can make with your kids, family, or friends. They air-dry beautifully, smell amazing with essential oils, and look so cute on the tree! This recipe made around 18 ornaments in total.

Ingredients

2 cups flour
½ cup salt
¾ cup + 2 tablespoons warm water
Ribbon
Cookie cutters

Instructions

Mix the salt and flour.
Then add in the warm water.
Mix until it looks crumbly. Then you’ll want to knead it. It takes around 8 to 10 minutes of kneading.
Roll out your dough and cut out shapes using cookie cutters. For round ones, use a mason jar.
You can roll on some pine tree leaves and other Christmas decorations to make imprinted designs.
Make sure to poke a hole for the ribbon.
Let air dry.
Then you can add the ribbon.
Add drops of essential oils and hang on the tree!

Notes

You can paint them once they are dry as well.

The Cutest Clay Diffuser Ornaments You Can Make at Home

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