These DIY essential oil diffuser ornaments are a simple recipe and will make a great stocking stuffer. With only one ingredient, cookie cutters, and essential oils, you can whip up these ornaments in no time.
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 them 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!
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OK, I am not kidding when I say these are simple! This will probably be the easiest DIY you have ever done, and if you are anything like me, you are thrilled about that. This is a Christmas craft you can even do with the kids.
For this recipe, we are using airdry clay. Clay is the perfect material to use because essential oils will absorb into it easily.
You will also need Christmas cookie cutters, bamboo skewers, and essential oils.
HOW TO USE ESSENTIAL OILS AROMATICALLY?
There are several ways to use essential oils. You can apply them topically, use them aromatically, and some essential oils you can even take internally. The most common way to use essential oils is with a diffuser.
However, you can “diffuse” essential oils without having an essential oil diffuser. Making these ornaments is just another way to get aromatherapy benefits in your home.
After the diffuser ornaments are done, you can drop essential oils on them and hang them on your tree. As the oils release into the air, you will have a lovely scent and receive aromatherapy benefits.
WHAT WILL I NEED TO MAKE ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER ORNAMENTS?
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.
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.
Next, using the bamboo skewers, you will need to make a hole near the top of the ornament to thread the string through to hang the ornament. Be sure to give a little space from the top so the weight of the ornament doesn’t break the hole.
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. My kids love to paint them, but personally, I love the plain look best on the tree.
You can use string, hemp, or ribbon to thread through the hole to hang your ornaments.
Add 12-15 drops of essential oils to the ornament and let it absorb into the clay. Hang your ornament on the tree.
ESSENTIAL OIL BLENDS FOR CHRISTMAS
Around Christmas time, 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. These oils are powerful immune boosters and calming.
5 drops cardamon
5 drops cinnamon
2 drops ginger
2 drops clove
CHRISTMAS DAY
This blend will fill the air with Christmas cheer. The essential oils in this blend will cleanse and purify the air while adding immune-boosting properties.
5 drops wild orange
4 drops clove
4 drops douglas fir
2 drops cinnamon
SPICED APPLE CIDER
Spice apple cider will give off a warm; holiday feel while supporting the body’s immune system and cleansing the air. This blend is perfect during the cold winter months
4 drops wild orange
4 drops cinnamon
3 drops clove
2 drops cardamon
LET IT SNOW
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.
HOW MANY DROPS OF ESSENTIAL OILS SHOULD I PUT ON A DIFFUSER ORNAMENT?
Add 12-15 drops of essential oil to the diffuser ornament. Apply the essential oils while the ornament is laying flat. Rub it in slightly or let it stay laying flat until the oils are absorbed into the clay before hanging it on the tree.
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 in such a large space.
HOW LONG WILL DIFFUSER ORNAMENTS LAST?
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.
Make sure that they don’t get smashed and that they are stored in a cool, dry place.
ADDING DECORATIONS TO YOUR DIFFUSER ORNAMENTS
Like I said before, I love the white clay look of the ornaments, but my kids think differently about this. You can easily add glitter, paint, and even stamps to make these ornaments even more customized.
After they are dry, add a line of glue around the outside of the ornament and sprinkle it with glitter. You can use stamps to add more designs or even write Merry Christmas on them.
Personalize them even further by adding a name, monogram, or date.
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.
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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: https://www.etsy.com/shop/OurOilyHouse
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.
Charlotte Barnes says
Is there a way to get the combinations for all these wonderful blends in a print out?
Laura says
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: https://www.etsy.com/shop/OurOilyHouse
Toni says
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.
Laura says
THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I reapply every other day or so. You can add more as needed!
Toni says
I really loved this idea! Such a perfect ornament for our Christmas tree this year!
Laura says
Thank you so much!
Cheryl S says
My mom and I will be making these this weekend!! thanks for all the scent recipes!!
Laura says
You’re welcome!