The Christmas llama trend is exploding for good reason: they’re so cute! Learn how to make this easy llama Christmas ornament for your tree or gift to that friend in your life who loves llamas.
If magical reindeer are the animals you think of around Christmas time, think again! For several years, the Christmas llama has been overshadowing Rudolph and all his flying reindeer friends.
I don’t know why llamas are experiencing such an uptick in interest around the Christmas holiday, but I love it. From llama Christmas ornaments to Christmas llama socks, sweaters, and even inflatables, there’s an image of a holiday llama waiting to greet you everywhere you turn.
And today, we’re jumping on the trend by making a cute llama Christmas ornament!
I personally love llamas, as you can probably tell from looking at my Smiling Llama Felt Finger Puppet and Funny Llama Valentine crafts! They are just too cute.
Ok, who needs to add a Christmas llama ornament to their tree? (me!!)
Plus, if you can’t get enough and want more llama ideas for the holidays, I have more projects to share from some blogging friends at the bottom of this post. You can’t go wrong with a llama ornament on your tree!
Note: If you’re looking for more Christmas ornament crafting ideas, don’t miss our Rustic Angel Ornament, Pretty Christmas Bird Ornaments, and Plaid Christmas Ornaments!
How To Make A Christmas Llama Ornament
This project is really easy to make. All you need are a few supplies and a little bit of time!
Supplies Needed
Here’s everything you’ll need to make your DIY llama Christmas ornaments! I’ve included some handy links to make finding certain items easier and faster.
- Cricut Cutting Machine – Want to see the difference between the machines? I recommend using the Cricut Maker for cutting felt for this project.
- Cricut felt – You will need the carousel sampler and the summer sky sampler to get all of the colors I used
- Quick Dry Tacky Glue
- Black permanent marker
- Baker’s twine
- Llama ornament cut file (see instructions below)
DIY Llama Decoration Video Tutorial
Want to watch me make this Christmas llama? Just watch the video below! Y’all enjoy!
Llama Christmas Ornament Instructions
Can’t watch the video or missed some of the steps? Follow these simple step-by-step instructions.
Step 1
Go to my Cricut Design Space profile and scroll to “Christmas Llama Ornament”. Then, you can either “Make it” or “Edit a Copy” if you want to resize or change anything. Cut all of the llama pieces from Cricut felt using the Cricut Maker. I used the rotary blade to cut all of my pieces.
Step 2
Glue everything to the llama shapes using Quick Dry Tacky Glue.
Step 3
Draw on the llama’s face with a permanent black marker.
Step 4
Then, sandwich the two shapes together, adding a loop of twine in between. This makes it so you don’t need to punch a hole into your llama to string the twine through.
Step 5
Allow your llama decoration to dry completely, then hang it on your tree.
So adorable…am I right? Don’t you also want to make a Christmas llama for your tree? I think we all need one…or a dozen. Or better yet, decorate a mini Christmas llama tree just with llamas!
FAQs
Here are a few common questions that I often see readers asking about Christmas llama ornaments. If you have a question, please check if I’ve already addressed it below. If you don’t see your question listed, please leave it in the comments!
Can I use another type of glue to adhere the llama pieces together?
Yes! You can use any glue. Although I used the Quick Dry Tacky Glue, you could use fabric glue, craft glue, or even your hot glue gun. Just make sure to adjust dry times based on the type of glue you use.
How can I personalize this craft?
There are so many things you can do! You could use different felt colors, add glitter, include a Christmas garland around your llama’s neck, and much more! The sky’s the limit, and you’re only limited by your imagination with this project.
I hope you love this Christmas llama ornament! It was fun and easy; my kids enjoyed making their own while I made mine. Grab your supplies (and your Cricut) and start making your version of this fun ornament today.
More Christmas Llama And Other Holiday Inspiration
Want more holiday ideas? Check out the links below for even more fun llamas and holiday crafts!
HaHa!! He is adorable.
The Christmas Llamas make me smile. They are so cute. I think my nieces and nephews would have fun making these ornaments.
Aww, he is adorable! Looks so easy to do…makes me wish I had a Cricut!
Angie, this llama is the cutest and most hilarious tree ornament I’ve seen!! Love it. I have featured you at the Friday Favorites linky party this week. Come check it out! https://be-alice.blogspot.com/2017/12/friday-favorites-week-403.html Hope you pop by and visit again this week 🙂