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DIY Christmas Ornament Pocket Using Cardboard

by blewis | Oct 14, 2026 | Christmas/Winter, Holiday | 16 comments

Christmas is quickly approaching and I thought it would be fun to create a decorative ornament with a pocket. This ornament can be made any size that you want. You can find the supplies that I’ll be using for this ornament down below.
1. Cardboard
2. Fabric
3. Surebonder fabric glue
4. Silver tinsel
5. Scissors
6. Silver pipe cleaner
7. Box cutter or x-acto knife
8. Marker
9. Paper for a pattern
The first step is to create a pattern for your ornament. You can make this ornament as big or as small as you want.
With the paper folded in half my ornament is about 8.5” wide.
The length of my ornament is about 17.5” long.
The top part of the ornament is about 1.5” by 2.5”. This will be the part that you’ll be adding the tinsel to.
Once you have your pattern created you’ll then trace it onto the cardboard.
You’ll want to use a box cutter or an x-acto knife to cut out the ornament.
The next step is to trace the ornament onto your fabric.
Once you have the ornament traced onto the fabric you’ll then cut the fabric.
You’ll want to place the fabric onto the cardboard ornament and use the surebonder fabric glue to secure it in place. I added the glue going around the edges.
You’ll want to be sure to add the glue going completely around the ornament.
The next step is to create a pocket using a second piece of fabric.
You’ll want to fold the top part of the fabric over about 1.5” to give it a finished edge. I used the surebonder fabric glue to hold the fold in place.
You’ll want to decide how low you want your pocket placed onto the ornament. Once you have the second piece of fabric in place you’ll then add the surebonder glue going around the edge to secure the fabric in place.
Once the second piece of fabric is glued in place you’ll then flip the ornament over and cut off the excess fabric.
You should now have a pocket on your ornament.
The last step is to glue the tinsel to the top part of the ornament.
You can use the silver pipe cleaner to create a hanger for the ornament.
You can fill your pocket with some greenery or a fun sign like I did. This ornament will be fun to add any where in your home. I hope you’ll get creative and give this ornament a try.

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16 Comments

  1. Becky Cline
    Becky Cline on October 27, 2026 at 11:30 am

    Just got my Santa set. Love what you did with it.

    Reply
  2. melia newton
    melia newton on October 20, 2026 at 9:37 pm

    I love this project!It is very pretty!

    Reply
  3. Jodie Rex
    Jodie Rex on October 17, 2026 at 4:35 pm

    Very cute idea and it look great!! Love the fabric!

    Reply
  4. Penny Jones
    Penny Jones on October 16, 2026 at 11:40 pm

    Very Pretty DIY ♥️ I’ll be joining you tonight, can’t wait to see you make it ♥️

    Reply
  5. Oleta Linson
    Oleta Linson on October 16, 2026 at 3:04 pm

    Very cute! See you tonight.

    Reply
  6. Lois Vitagliano
    Lois Vitagliano on October 16, 2026 at 2:33 pm

    Love it ♥️ Can’t wait to see you tonight!!!!!

    Reply
  7. Priscilla Brown
    Priscilla Brown on October 16, 2026 at 7:21 am

    Beautiful ornament.

    Reply
  8. Peggy Evans
    Peggy Evans on October 15, 2026 at 11:07 pm

    Great idea for a Christmas card holder

    Reply
  9. Pattyann Sestito
    Pattyann Sestito on October 15, 2026 at 11:00 pm

    What a really cute idea. Love it. Going to make this. Thanks Barb. Watering always

    Reply
  10. Janet Idziak
    Janet Idziak on October 15, 2026 at 4:06 am

    Adorable , love the fabric

    Reply
    • Sandra Watts
      Sandra Watts on October 15, 2026 at 10:18 pm

      This is a fun craft idea again Barb
      Thank you for all your wonderful ideas

      Reply
  11. Lise Mitchell
    Lise Mitchell on October 15, 2026 at 1:20 am

    Love this ornament, you always have great ideas ! I will be joining you Friday night can’t wait ❤️

    Reply
  12. Sharon Tarry
    Sharon Tarry on October 15, 2026 at 1:06 am

    What a fun, pretty and unique Christmas ornament. I love the pocket, love the plaid fabric. Looking forward to Friday Night Hangout Barb.

    Reply
  13. Cherie Eveland
    Cherie Eveland on October 15, 2026 at 12:35 am

    That is really cute!

    Reply
  14. Wendie Reed
    Wendie Reed on October 15, 2026 at 12:03 am

    Super cute Barb, love it ❤❤❤❤❤

    Reply
  15. Cindy Mckinlay
    Cindy Mckinlay on October 14, 2026 at 11:35 pm

    Barb I can’t wait for Friday night hangout!! This big ornament is super cute! I love how you did this❤️ very fun Christmas decorations love this❤️❤️❤️

    Reply

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