When it's time to trim your Christmas tree this year, you may be drawn to your tried-and-true store-bought ornaments that have been collecting dust in the attic all year long. While they're a surefire way to spruce up your, well, spruce, we think DIY Christmas ornaments can be a more meaningful way to decorate the tree. (Especially if you can turn making handmade ornaments into a fun Christmas activity for the family and create memories together!) Whether you're already in the holiday spirit and can't wait to get to work, or want to hold off on making them until you've picked out your tree, there's never a wrong time to start thinking about what homemade Christmas ornaments you want to make this season. To help you get inspired, we've rounded up some of our favorite easy-to-make DIY Christmas ornaments. Salt dough Christmas ornaments are super fun to make and will look just as good-if not better-than the ones you picked up at your favorite department store. With so many DIY Christmas decorations and options to choose from, you're bound to find something that suits your taste and, most importantly, your tree. So if you're tired of dusting off your old decorations, we suggest you take a peek at some of these homemade versions you can make right now.