20 DIY Christmas Earrings That Are Quick to Make

DIY Christmas earrings make quick gifts and a fun way to use up bead and clay scraps. Most need a few findings, pliers, and an hour or less. You can match them to a sweater or a party dress. These twenty DIY Christmas earrings cover clay, beads, wire, felt, and resin. Set out your tools, pick a pair to start, and work in small batches.

In this post: 20 ideas

Polymer clay tiny trees
Beaded snowflakes
Wire wrapped red crystals
Felt holly leaves
Mini gingerbread clay figures
Gold star hoops
Wood laser cut reindeer
Tiny ornament bauble drops
Macrame green tassel earrings
Crochet white snowflake drops
Resin pine sprig drops
Pearl snowman earrings
Mini candy cane clay earrings
Red ribbon bow studs
Hammered brass moons and stars
Seed bead poinsettias
Rolled paper quilled trees
Tiny silver bell drops
Embroidered felt mitten drops
Green glass geometric drops

1. Polymer clay tiny trees

DIY Christmas earrings, polymer clay tiny trees

Shape small green clay trees and bake them hard. Add a tiny gold bead star before baking.

Attach an ear wire through a top hole. Seal the clay for shine. Keep both trees the same size.

2. Beaded snowflakes

Thread seed beads onto wire in a six-arm snowflake. Twist the center to hold the shape.

Clear and silver beads catch the light. Add a jump ring and hook. Keep the arms even.

3. Wire wrapped red crystals

Wrap a red crystal bead with fine wire and loop the top. Hang it from an ear wire.

Garnet or glass both work. Keep the wraps neat. These read dressy for a party.

4. Felt holly leaves

Cut small felt holly leaves and stitch red bead berries. Attach a hook at the stem.

Two green shades add depth. Keep the leaves light. These sit well on a coat collar.

5. Mini gingerbread clay figures

Make tiny gingerbread figures from brown clay and add white dot icing. Bake and seal them.

Add a jump ring at the head. These DIY Christmas earrings read playful and sweet. Keep the pair matched.

6. Gold star hoops

Hang a small gold star charm inside a thin hoop. Let it swing freely.

Keep the hoop light for comfort. Add a second tiny star if you like. This suits an everyday look.

7. Wood laser cut reindeer

Use small laser-cut reindeer shapes and add ear hooks. Stain or paint them lightly.

Seal the wood so it lasts. Keep both facing the same way. A red dot nose adds color.

8. Tiny ornament bauble drops

Hang tiny bauble beads with little caps from ear wires. Pick two or three bright colors.

Add a small bow bead on top. Keep the drops short. These feel light and festive.

9. Macrame green tassel earrings

Tie a few knots and add a green cord tassel to each earring. Trim the tassel even.

A wood bead tops the tassel. These DIY Christmas earrings suit a natural look. Keep the cord soft and clean.

10. Crochet white snowflake drops

Crochet small white snowflakes and starch them flat. Attach a hook at the top point.

Keep the stitch count the same. Add a tiny bead center. These stay soft and very light.

11. Resin pine sprig drops

Set a tiny pine sprig in clear resin inside a small mold. Add a bail once it cures.

Keep the sprig flat while it sets. Sand the edges smooth. The pair feels natural and calm.

12. Pearl snowman earrings

Stack two small pearls for a snowman body on a head pin. Add a seed bead hat.

Draw tiny dots for the face. Keep both even. These read sweet and simple.

13. Mini candy cane clay earrings

Twist red and white clay into tiny candy canes and bake them. Add a top loop before baking.

Seal the clay for shine. These DIY Christmas earrings suit a casual day. Keep the canes small and matched.

14. Red ribbon bow studs

Fold tiny ribbon bows and glue them onto stud backs. Press the center fold tight.

Seal the ribbon ends so they do not fray. Keep the bows small. Red velvet reads rich.

15. Hammered brass moons and stars

Cut small brass moon and star shapes and hammer the surface. File the edges smooth.

Add ear wires through a top hole. These DIY Christmas earrings suit a modern look. Seal the brass to slow tarnish.

16. Seed bead poinsettias

Bead small red poinsettia shapes with a gold center. Stitch the petals even.

Attach a hook at the top. Keep both flowers matched. These read bright on a dark top.

17. Rolled paper quilled trees

Quill thin paper strips into small tree shapes. Seal them with a clear coat.

Add a hook at the top point. These paper earrings stay very light. Keep the coils tight and even.

18. Tiny silver bell drops

Hang two or three tiny silver bells from each ear wire. They give a soft chime.

Keep the drop short. Add a red bead above the bells. These suit a lively party.

19. Embroidered felt mitten drops

Cut tiny felt mittens and stitch a small pattern on each. Add a hook at the cuff.

Mix a felt color with a stitch color. Keep them light. These read warm and handmade.

20. Green glass geometric drops

Hang faceted green glass beads in a geometric drop. Link two shapes with jump rings.

Keep the lines clean and simple. These DIY Christmas earrings suit a dressy night. Match both drops closely.

Finishing your DIY Christmas earrings

Use nickel-free hooks for DIY Christmas earrings so they stay comfortable. Seal clay, paper, and brass pieces to protect them. Store each pair flat so the shapes hold.

For more wearable makes, see our Christmas bracelet ideas and Christmas jewelry ideas. New to the craft? This earring overview covers the basics, and our Christmas bow ideas add a finishing touch to gift boxes.