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These DIY essential oil diffuser ornaments are easy to make and they are a great stocking stuffer. Add your favorite essential oils and enjoy aromatherapy all season long with these beautiful, homemade diffuser ornaments.
As the snow falls outside, we are inside listening to Christmas music and making essential oil diffuser ornaments. It may only be mid-November, but something about that first snowfall just gets you in the Christmas mood.
These diffuser ornaments were so easy to make that the kids could do it by themselves. Essential oil diffuser ornaments are so fun! They look beautiful on the tree, and they give off aromatherapy benefits at the same time.
I will show you the easiest way to make diffuser ornaments and share a few essential oil blends that will leave your house smelling just like Christmas!
Why You’ll Love This DIY
- Easy DIY: Like I said, this craft was so easy that the kids did it by themselves! I love an easy DIY that’s also fun. You only need a few supplies for these ornaments and they can be as simple or complex as you like.
- Aromatherapy: Using essential oils aromatically is a fantastic way to improve your well-being. Aromatherapy can help with anxious feelings, low energy, unpleasant moods, and more. Give the whole house a boost of aromatherapy with these ornaments.
- Homemade gift: I’m always looking for cute homemade gifts for the holidays, and these ornaments are perfect! I like gifting them as a stocking stuffer, tying them onto packages, or gifting them with an assortment of my favorite essential oils.
- Get creative: These ornaments are so forgiving, you can really get creative with them. Add beads, glitter, or paint; the sky is the limit!
What You’ll Need
- Airdry clay: Clay is the perfect material for diffuser ornaments because the oils absorb into it well.
- Bamboo skewers: You’ll need skewers or another pointed object to poke holes for the string to thread through.
- Cookie cutters: You can make your ornaments any shape you like. I used my Christmas cookie cutters to make Christmas shapes like stars and snowflakes.
- String: You can use any string, ribbon, or twine that you prefer. If you use a wide string, be sure to make your hole big enough to fit the string through.
- Essential oils: You’ll need essential oils once your ornaments are done drying! Keep reading for some Christmas blend ideas.
- Optional decorations: I like to keep my ornaments simple, but you can make them as elaborate or minimal as you prefer. You can add glitter, paint, stamps, beads, and more to make them unique.
How to Make Essential Oil Diffuser Ornaments
Step 1. Start by taking a hunk of airdry clay and shaping it into a “patty.” You will want to make it large enough for the cookie cutter you are planning to use and make it about 1/4 of an inch in thickness.
Step 2. Press the cookie cutter into the clay and remove excess clay around the cookie cutter. Using the bamboo skewers, make a hole near the top of the ornament to thread the string through.
Step 3. Allow the shape to dry on a plate for 24-48 hours. When it’s completely dry, thread the string through the hole to hang your ornament.
Step 4. Add 12-15 drops of essential oils to the ornament and let it absorb into the clay. Hang your ornament on the tree and reapply oils as needed.
Tips for Success
- When poking your hole, be sure to give it a little space from the top so the weight of the ornament doesn’t break the hole.
- Apply the essential oils while the ornament is lying flat. Rub them in slightly or let it stay flat until the oils are absorbed into the clay before hanging it on the tree.
- If you want to paint your ornaments, wait until they are completely dry then paint the clay before adding the string. You can also paint on glue and sprinkle glitter over it to make your ornaments sparkle.
Essential Oil Blends for Christmas
Around Christmastime, I love the spicy smell of cinnamon bark, clove, and ginger mixed with the sweet smell of citrus oils. You can also get a fresh pine tree smell by diffusing wood oils like cedarwood and cypress. I also love black spruce, eucalyptus, and sandalwood.
Merry and Bright
This blend will really get you in the Christmas spirit and uplift the mood! This sweet yet spicy aroma smells like Christmas, and it is full of immune-boosting properties.
- 5 drops wild orange
- 3 drops clove
- 2 drops cinnamon
- 2 drops cassia
Tree Farm
This blend is perfect for those cold, snowy days. The oils in this blend give off a fresh, crisp scent that will remind you of the holiday season.
- 5 drops sandalwood
- 4 drops cypress
- 3 drops eucalyptus
- 2 drops cedarwood
Cozy Winter Night
I love this spicy blend of essential oils in the air on a cold winter night. This blend has a warm and inviting smell that can be very calming.
- 5 drops cardamon
- 5 drops cinnamon
- 2 drops ginger
- 2 drops clove
Christmas Day
This blend will fill the air with Christmas cheer and leave everyone feeling uplifted and energized!
- 5 drops wild orange
- 4 drops clove
- 4 drops douglas fir
- 2 drops cinnamon
Spiced Apple Cider
Spiced apple cider will give off a warm holiday feel, perfect during the cold winter months.
- 4 drops wild orange
- 4 drops cinnamon
- 3 drops clove
- 2 drops cardamon
Let it Snow
This blend smells like a Christmas tree mixed with the bright and refreshing scents of cassia and grapefruit! It’s the perfect way to make your home smell cheery when it’s snowy outside.
- 6 drops douglas fir
- 4 drops cassia
- 3 drops grapefruit
- 3 drops black spruce
Oh, Christmas Tree!
Even if you opt for an artificial Christmas tree, you can get that fresh pine smell in your home. This blend is made up of relaxing essential oils that can promote calmness and ease feelings of stress.
- 6 drops douglas fir
- 4 drops cedarwood
- 3 drops sandalwood
- 2 drops cypress
Christmas Candy
Christmas cookies and candy canes are familiar smells of Christmas. This blend will remind you of sweet holiday treats and candy.
- 4 drops wild orange
- 4 drops peppermint
- 2 drops ginger
- 2 drops grapefruit
Find more of my favorite essential oil diffuser blends for Christmas.
Recipe FAQs
The amount of drops you add is really up to your preference. We have a large living space, so I like to add more oils to make the scent stronger. I recommend 12-15 drops of essential oils in most cases.
There are so many fun ways to enjoy essential oils aromatically and receive the aromatherapy benefits. The most common way is an electric diffuser, but you can also make your own reed diffuser, use diffuser necklaces and diffuser bracelets, make DIY room spray, use roller bottles, or make these diffuser ornaments! Whenever the scent of essential oils is released into the air, you will get aromatherapy benefits.
Make sure that they don’t get smashed and that they are stored in a cool, dry place. Airdry clay essential oil diffuser ornaments are delicate, but if cared for properly, they will last a long time. After the Christmas season, I wrap them in tissue paper and put them in a ziplock bag. I put them on top of the other ornaments inside of my Christmas decor Tupperware.
More Christmas Recipes
- 5 Christmas Soap Recipes
- DIY Christmas Scented Candles
- Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas
- Homemade Stovetop Potpourri with Essential Oils
- Rosemary Mint Soy Candle Recipe
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DIY Essential Oil Diffuser Ornaments
Ingredients
- Airdry clay
- Christmas Cookie Cutters
- Bamboo skewers
- String
- 12-15 drops essential oils
Instructions
- Take a hunk of airdry clay and shape it into a "patty." About 1/4 of an inch in thickness.
- Press the cookie cutter into the clay and remove excess clay around the cookie cutter. This part will be easier if you don’t press the clay hard against the table.
- Make a hole near the top of the ornament to thread the string through to hang the ornament.
- Set the shape on a plate to dry. This can take 12-48 hours, depending on the size of the ornament.
- When it is completely dry, you can paint the ornament or leave it plain.
- You can use string, hemp, or ribbon to thread through the hole to hang your ornaments.
- Add 12-15 drops of essential oils on the ornament and let it absorb into the clay.
- Hang your ornament on the tree.
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Notes
- When poking your hole, be sure to give it a little space from the top so the weight of the ornament doesn’t break the hole.
- Apply the essential oils while the ornament is lying flat. Rub them in slightly or let it stay flat until the oils are absorbed into the clay before hanging it on the tree.
- If you want to paint your ornaments, wait until they are completely dry then paint the clay before adding the string. You can also paint on glue and sprinkle glitter over it to make your ornaments sparkle.
This is a great idea for a Christmas gift. I was looking for a way to scent the house without artificial sprays or candles . I love this. Looking to give to my 20+ yr old daughter. Want to make more glam. Thanks for this great idea.
Love that idea for your daughter!
Is there a way to get the combinations for all these wonderful blends in a print out?
You can copy and paste them into a word doc if you only want to print the blends and not the rest of the post. Or you can check out my Etsy shop, for pretty recipe cards!
Hi Laura, thanks for sharing all your great ideas & creations. Those blends sound so fitting fir the holidays! I’m new to using EO’s so your site is a wonderful source of help and inspiration. One question about adding the oils to the ornament, now long does the scent last? A couple hours, a day? Just wondering how often you would reapply the oils. Thank you so much.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I reapply every other day or so. You can add more as needed!
I really loved this idea! Such a perfect ornament for our Christmas tree this year!
Thank you so much!
My mom and I will be making these this weekend!! thanks for all the scent recipes!!
You’re welcome!