Nothing says Christmas like a gorgeously decorated Christmas tree, and nothing makes a Christmas tree shine more than homemade Christmas ornaments. Here's a collection of our favourite Christmas tree ornament crafts, including knitting and sewing projects and crafts for kids. Any one of them will find a treasured spot among your Christmas tree ornaments – or become a cherished part of a friend or family member's homemade ornament collection.

• Painted ornaments
These Christmas ornaments are suitable for an afternoon with the kids, but make a good project for adults as well.

• Santa ornament
A country-style ornament made from scraps of felt.

• Knitted ornaments
Made plain or in stripes, these ball-shaped ornaments lend a crafty feel to the tree.

• Personalized glass ornaments
This kid-friendly project uses craft-store supplies that you can personalize with your own keepsakes and mementoes.

• Inuit ornaments
These Christmas ornaments, made of baker's clay, are inspired by the art of the people of Canada's North.

• Family craft: Gingerbread ornaments
Get the family together to decorate the Christmas tree with gingerbread cookie ornaments.

• Kids' craft: Santa ornaments
These cute ornaments are made of construction paper and give kids the chance to draw their own Santa faces.

• Snowy pinecone ornament
These seasonal decorations can be made in minutes.

• Glitter galaxy ornament
Dress up ordinary glass ball ornaments with glitter and glue.

• Make a felt gingerbread man ornament
Unlike decorations made of real gingerbread, this gingerbread man ornament is made to last.