DIY Mini Ski Ornament – A Cute and Cozy Christmas Craft

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Looking to add some handmade charm to your Christmas decor this year? This DIY Mini Ski Ornament is the perfect blend of rustic and whimsical. Using just a few supplies—many of which you probably already have—you can craft a pair of adorable skis to clip right onto your tree. This project is beginner-friendly, fun, and makes a great gift or stocking stuffer too! Make sure to check out my other Christmas Craft Ideas while you’re here!

Supplies needed for this Project:

Two large craft sticks
Two wooden skewers
One wine cork
Ribbon of choice
Greenery and berries
Sharp knife or X-Acto knife
White paint (I used Waverly’s Plaster)
Silver paint (Waverly’s Silver Lining)
Black paint (Waverly’s Ink)
Mini pine cone
Clothespin (for attaching to a tree)
Hot glue

Click here to download the free printable supply list!

Overhead view of craft supplies laid out for making a DIY mini ski ornament, including greenery, ribbon, paint, cork, skewers, and a printed supply list with “My Eclectic Treasures” branding.

Let’s Make It!

1. Paint the Base

I started by painting the large craft sticks with Plaster chalk paint from Waverly.

Woman painting two large craft sticks with white chalk paint to prepare the base of the mini ski ornament, surrounded by additional craft materials.

After they dried, I added a strip of red glitter ribbon near the top of each stick using hot glue to give them that classic ski look.

Hand placing a strip of red glitter ribbon onto one of the painted white craft sticks as part of the ski decoration.

2. Prepare the Skis

Next, I cut the skewers down to the length of the craft sticks, keeping the pointed ends intact. I painted them using Silver Lining chalk paint and set them aside to dry.

Close-up of wooden skewers being painted silver with Waverly Silver Lining chalk paint on a brown craft mat.

3. Create the Ski Poles

Using a sharp X-Acto knife, I carefully sliced the wine cork into ¼ inch rounds. These little cork slices got a coat of Waverly’s Ink chalk paint. Once dry, I poked a small hole in the center of each slice and slid them onto the pointed ends of the skewers.

Quarter-inch cork slices next to a bottle of black chalk paint labeled Waverly Ink, with one cork painted black using a sponge brush.

Hand holding two painted skewers with black cork rounds inserted on the pointed ends to resemble ski pole handles.

4. Assemble the Ornament

I attached the skewers to the craft sticks by adding hot glue to the cork slice and to the bottom end of the stick.

Hand placing the second ski pole into position between the craft stick and skewer of the first ski, prepping for final assembly.Hand placing the second ski pole into position between the craft stick and skewer of the first ski, prepping for final assembly.

For the second ski, I slid the craft stick underneath the first ski’s skewer (between the stick and the skewer) before gluing down the end—this helped form a secure and layered X-shape.

Mini skis fully assembled in an X shape on a crafting mat, before embellishments are added.

I then added a little hot glue behind the top craft stick to hold the skis firmly together in that classic crisscross.

5. Add the Festive Flair

Now for the fun part—embellishing! I glued on some snowy faux greenery, frosted berries, and a tiny pine cone right where the skis cross.

Mini skis with frosted faux greenery added at the center where the skis cross.

To finish it all off, I tied and glued on a beautiful green velvet awareness bow. Click >>HERE<< for the step-by-step awareness bow tutorial.

DIY mini ski ornament embellished with faux berries, greenery, pine cone, and finished with a green velvet awareness bow.

Display Your Ornament

To hang this sweet little creation, I hot glued a miniature clothespin to the back so it clips easily onto a branch—no hook needed! This project adds a cozy, handmade touch to any Christmas tree and makes for a charming keepsake or gift.

Another angle of the completed mini ski ornament, showcasing the red glitter ribbon, realistic greenery, and velvet ribbon bow.

Thank you so much for visiting my blog! I hope you enjoyed this Christmas craft and feel inspired to make something similar for your home this holiday season. If you recreate this ski ornament, I’d love to see it—tag me on social media or leave a comment below. And don’t forget to join our email family so we can stay in touch with more crafty goodness coming your way.