DIY Christmas baubles that are personalised, affordable and fun

Whether your theme is a whimsical lollypop land or a nature-inspired Christmas, these 20 eco-friendly plastic baubles come in two halves to be filled with sweets or decorations. They have a pre-made hole, so they are easy to hang. You can choose from 5cm, 8cm, or 10cm diameter baubles—we've linked to the 8cm. You could make glitter confetti baubles by decorating the outside with glittery pens. Alternatively, if you don’t trust your art skills, why not fill them with glitter or confetti? The possibilities with these clear baubles are simply endless.

This Amazon's Choice recommended product is praised in reviews for being made of strong, sturdy plastic. Some reviews comment that they had some baubles that wouldn't click together when they purchased in bulk.

This set of 100 round wooden baubles offers endless possibilities for personalisation. They are a wonderful choice for adding messages or names, whether for a charity Christmas tree festival or as a touching memorial for loved ones during the festive season. Alternatively, the blank surface could be decorated with vinyl designs, cut with a Cricut machine. Use paint, pens, ink, glitter, or collage to create one-of-a-kind baubles that reflect your style.

The DRERIO Round Wooden Baubles are an Amazon's Choice recommended product and are available in packs of 30, 50 and 100. Each wood disc has a pre-cut hole for hanging and twine is supplied. Clear acrylic baubles are also available.

Customers praise the quality of these DIY baubles and say the smooth surface is perfect for decorating.

Perhaps you're having a boho Christmas this year? The star shape and firm wood make these blank shapes perfect for having a go at yarn-wrapped baubles. There's 75 stars in a pack and each star is 7cm. Plus, the pack comes with a 10m string. The wood surface is unfinished, so a wide range of craft materials will adhere to it.

Whilst there are no customer reviews for this product, Dluszert has a wide range of craft products available to buy on Amazon, with favourable reviews.

Looking for some glitter pens to decorate your baubles? Whether you want to achieve a frosted effect or sumptuous metallic stars, these ARTISTRO Glitter Paint Pens work on various surfaces and can colour in or draw fine details. The ink is water-resistant and flows without spurts or clogging, which can be an issue with some glitter pens.

The exciting set of colours includes a Sugar Plum Fairy purple, Gold Tinsel, and Mermaid Tail green—the names are enough to get the imagination working! We've linked to the medium-tip pen set, but an extra-fine tip is also available. The pens can even write on black surfaces.

Customer reviews highly praise these glitter pens for being able to achieve fine details in vivid metallic ink. However, they are a bit like paint and need time to dry, so they may not be the best pen set for small children.

Any creative individual would feel like a kid in a sweet shop with this array of 54 sparkly glitter mixes to make decorations with. There are unique glitter mixes, including Silver Holographic Stars & Moons, Peach Pink Iridescent and Bright Gold Black Tiger. The chunky glitter flakes can be scattered onto a surface, glued in place or used to fill vessels – such as fillable baubles.

Each glitter mix comes in its own resealable shaker, making it a great gift for Christmas and beyond. Whether you're making cards, nail art, or resin objects, this Hemway Mixed Chunky Glitter has your DIY craft project covered.

Customers highly praise the sparkle and versatility of this glitter set. It's good quality, has a fantastic range of colours and is good value for money.

If you don't want to print out photos yourself, Bemaystar does the work for you. In fact, the quality will be better than any home printer because your photo is UV-printed on aluminium to preserve the colours in rich detail that doesn't fade.

These 8cm Bemaystar Personalised Photo Ball Christmas Baubles make a lovely keepsake for a family member. Available in a range of shapes and sizes, plus a double-sided option, the clear acrylic accommodates the photo that you provide.

Bemaystar takes care of everything for you; all you need to do is select and upload a photo of a loved one, a child or a treasured pet.

Customers praise the novelty of this unique gift idea and the size is just right to see the detail of the photo inside. However, a minority of reviews comment that they received a scratched item. Also, take care to choose a photo that will crop well inside of the shape you choose.

Used for papercraft. papier-mâché and decoupage with all sorts of papers, Mod Podge is an iconic American glue and surface sealer that offers more protection to a craft object than standard PVA glue. Mod Podge Matte Waterbased Sealer cane be built up in layers. It dries clear – with a matte finish – and can be sanded smooth. It's water-based and non-toxic, plus, it's a doddle to clean up any spillages with soap and water.

This is a popular pick for crafters and an Amazon's Choice recommended product, with over 30,000 reviews rating Mod Podge 4.7 out of 5. Customers praise its versatility for a wide range of craft projects, it a strong adhesive and has a lovely finish. However, compared to usual PVA glue it is a bit more expensive.

If you're going for a gold and glitter theme this Christmas, the ASTARON Glitter Tissue Paper is some essential decorative paper to have in your craft supplies. The sheets measure 50 x 66cm and are adorned with tiny gold sequins that catch the light. If you're want to create some really special papier-mâché baubles, you could use a combination of the four colours that are available: Glitter Black, Glitter Royal Blue, Glitter White, and this Glitter Brown colourway.

Customer reviews praise the lovely sparkle of this versatile tissue paper. They've used it for wrapping presents and say that it gives a particularly stylish look.

These small sprigs of pine needles with red berries and pine cones are 7cm long and just right for popping in a clear bauble to make DIY Christmas decorations. In addition, a range of colourful berries, artificial Poinsettia and pine needle sprigs can be purchased separately. Plus, you can create pinecone garlands, a festive table oasis and wreathes without the mess of needles dropping.

This Amazon's Choice recommended product offers great value for money. Each piece is small, so they are ideal for DIY baubles and table decoration.

Candycane dreams are made of these green and red G2PLUS Christmas Coloured Twines. There is 200m of string to play with here and it could be used for all sorts of decorations, plus, wrapping presents. The cord is strong and made from high quality cotton, so it won't snap if you're tying it.

There are several colourways to choose from, but this particular set really evokes the Christmas spirit. Plus, at less than £8 it's a bargain. In addition, 100m reels are also available.

Customers highly praise this decorative cord and most have used it for gift tags and wrapping presents. Paired with simple brown paper the colourful string looks stylish.

If you're a dab hand at knotting cords to create intricate patterns, you'll love this ilauke Macrame Cord set. This crafting technique has been popularised as wall hangings, jewellery and planters, but it can be used to create Christmas baubles too. There's a link in the guide below.

ilauke cord is available in a range of colours, and this particular set is spot-on for Christmas. Customers praise this Amazon's Choice recommended Macramé cord for being true to the product photo and great quality. It's soft and supple, so there's no difficulty in creating knots.

This bumper pack of natural-looking pinecones is around £10 and can be used for festive garlands, centrepieces, floral displays, and more. Each pine cone is between 5-8cm which is a great size for creating a table oasis or a festive vignette in a hurricane jar with a candle and moss.

Customers highly praise these natural pinecones – roll the tips in white paint and they make great hanging decorations. The only thing to bear in mind is that they are sold by weight and some packs will have fewer but bigger pinecones.

This Lily Sugar 'N Cream Mistletoe colourway is irresistible. Create delicious knitted projects with the peppermint-infused ball of yarn. Use for craft and croquet projects over the festive season – it's perfect for making the family Christmas jumpers.

Lily has other colourways too, with blue and pink yarn that evokes Frozen and candy canes.

Customers praise the quality of the yarn, it's strong and easy to knit with. However, it is quite a small ball, so best used for embellishments rather than a whole blanket!

This hot glue gun kit is under £20 and the perfect size for small craft projects. The Tilswall Hot Glue Gun Kit is lightweight and easy to use. It has a precision nozzle and the eco-friendly glue can be used on a wide range of surfaces. It has a handy built-in stand and anti-drip feature to prevent leakage between uses. It comes with plenty of convenient glue sticks, so you can get stuck into a variety of craft projects.

Customers praise this small glue gun for being easy to use. The glue adheres well and can be used for minor repairs around the home. A review comments that individuals who are doing a lot of crafting may require a bigger size glue gun, but this one is fine for light craft projects.

These Dried Cinnamon Sticks are specifically for craft and floristry. Make wreathes, festive table arrangements and garlands. You could wire a couple together in order to create the scrap ribbon Christmas tree ornament in the guide below.

Customers praise this natural craft material for being ideal for wreath-making. The cinnamon sticks did not flake, as one might expect this type of bark to do, when cut in half. Some reviews praise their scent, whilst others felt they didn't retain their fragrance. These cinnamon sticks are not food-grade quality, as such, they're not as scented.

Create unique, vintage-inspired decorations with this rustic yet sophisticated Burlap Fabric Craft Ribbon. The great thing about this type of material is that it has slight stiffness so bows have more structure than silk or organza equivalents. Plus, the understated sage and warm brown ribbons will pair excellently with more vibrant decorations, such as berries and fairy lights.

There are several festive colourways to choose from including some tartan patterns for a bolder look.

Customers say the ribbons are elegant and great quality. However, it's worth noting that the ribbon is not wired, so for particular projects you may need to use a stiffening spray.

Give wine corks a new lease of life in your craft, upcycling and home décor projects. These authentic and natural wine corks have the stamps and stains to prove they were once in a bottle of red or white wine. This pack of 100 corks offers a huge range of creative possibilities. They would look great attached to some Champagne Gold Organza Ribbon.