18 Woodland Christmas Ornament Ideas with Pinecones and Felt
Pinecones, felt, and familiar forest shapes can make a Christmas tree feel warm and handmade. These 18 woodland ornament ideas mix textured animals, stitched creatures, acorns, mushrooms, and small nature-inspired characters, with original project links for each example.
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1. Pinecone Foxes with Felt Faces
Rust-colored felt makes these little foxes recognizable against the rough pinecone scales. Lia Griffith’s photograph presents them as standing woodland characters, which is useful inspiration for a tree version or a small mantel scene. Keep the face simple so the pointed ears and pale cheek shapes do most of the work. If adapting a standing decoration for hanging, plan a secure loop and check its balance before putting it among the branches.
Get the tutorial: Felt and Pinecone Fox by Lia Griffith
2. Felt-Winged Pinecone Owls
Round felt eyes and layered wings give a natural pinecone an owl-like outline without hiding its texture. The Lia Griffith examples use the cone as a visible body rather than covering every scale. Try a compact owl where a larger ornament would crowd the branch. A limited selection of felt colors will help a whole group look connected, even when the pinecones vary in shape.
Get the tutorial: Felt Pinecone Owl Ornaments by Lia Griffith
3. Pinecone Squirrels with Curled Felt Tails
A curled tail changes the silhouette enough to make the squirrel stand apart from other pinecone animals. Lia Griffith’s photographed characters sit on wood slices, so think of them as a design reference for a woodland display as well as a possible hanging adaptation. Leave space around the tail when placing one on a tree; it is the detail that makes the animal easy to recognize from across the room.
Get the tutorial: Pinecone and Felt Squirrel by Lia Griffith
4. Pale Pinecone Birds on Evergreen Branches
These little birds bring a quieter note to the woodland palette. In Lia Griffith’s photograph, the pale pinecone bodies and rounded heads stand out against dark evergreen needles. Their soft-looking wings help connect natural texture with felt ornaments elsewhere on the tree. Consider this direction when you want the branches to feel snowy without adding glitter or covering the whole tree in artificial snow. Our traditional tree ideas show more ways to balance pale accents and greenery.
Get the tutorial: Pinecone Bird Ornament by Lia Griffith
5. A Fleece-Textured Pinecone Owl
Melissa J. Will’s owl uses pale fleece around the face and belly, giving it a different surface from a flat felt-winged version. The photographed twig display is a useful way to see its rounded shape. Let that soft texture remain the focal point, with a restrained hanging arrangement nearby. The linked project explains the construction; small attached pieces make this a decoration rather than a toy.
Get the tutorial: Pinecone Owl from DIY Pinecone Animals by Empress of Dirt
6. A Walnut-Headed Pinecone Mouse
The walnut head and narrow pinecone body give this mouse a particularly characterful profile. Melissa J. Will’s example shows how two natural shapes can work together without matching perfectly. A fine tail and small ears finish the creature, while the cone remains visibly part of the design. Choose a position where the whole outline can be seen instead of burying the little character deep among the needles.
Get the tutorial: Walnut-Headed Mouse from DIY Pinecone Animals by Empress of Dirt
7. Stitched Felt Foxes with Shaped Tails
A flat felt fox brings a different kind of detail to a tree: stitched edges, a clear tail shape, and a light silhouette that can sit against darker branches. Lia Griffith photographs these pieces as gift toppers, showing a second way to use the same decoration. Consider repeating the fox on a wrapped gift beneath the tree to connect the packages with the ornaments above them.
Get the tutorial: Felt Fox Ornament by Lia Griffith
8. Little Felt Deer with Pale Spots
The felt deer from Lia Griffith have a gentle woodland character that works especially well with cream ribbon and natural greenery. Their slim legs and pale spots keep the shapes recognizable without adding large accessories. The photograph shows them attached to gifts; a hanging version could carry the same theme into the tree. Follow the creator’s project for the actual pattern and construction rather than guessing the shape from a photograph.
Get the tutorial: Felt Deer Christmas Ornaments by Lia Griffith
9. A Gray Felt Rabbit with a Winter Scarf
A rabbit offers a softer woodland shape among pointed trees, acorns, and antlers. Lia Griffith’s example pairs a gray felt body with a small scarf, making the ornament feel wintry without changing the animal into a costume. The pictured piece is used on a gift. Borrow that placement if you want a woodland detail that remains easy to see and does not disappear between dense branches.
Get the tutorial: Felt Christmas Bunny by Lia Griffith
10. A Flat Felt Hedgehog with Tiny Surface Details
The broad back on this Sustain My Craft Habit hedgehog gives the maker room for small decorative details while the pointed face stays simple. Its flat shape offers a contrast to bulky pinecones and round baubles. The original project is shown as woodland party or nursery decor; the hanging ornament format can also inspire a Christmas tree. Keep the surrounding ornaments quiet enough for the little silhouette to remain readable. For another light craft material, explore our pipe cleaner ornaments.
11. Felt Mushrooms and Acorns as Gift-Topper Ornaments
Mushrooms and acorns introduce woodland objects alongside the animals. Lia Griffith’s gift-topper photograph shows how their shapes can sit neatly against a plain wrapped package. The spotted mushroom cap supplies a small festive accent, while the acorn keeps the palette grounded in browns and greens. Use this paired approach when you want the gifts and tree to share a theme without matching every ornament exactly.
Get the tutorial: Felt Mushroom Gift Topper by Lia Griffith
12. Dimensional Felt Acorns with Oak Leaves
These padded acorns from Lia Griffith add a rounded form that is different from a flat animal ornament. Stitched caps and accompanying oak leaves give the small shapes enough detail to hold attention at close range. The photographed bowl display is also worth borrowing for a side table. On a tree, leave a little open space around the leaves so their outlines do not merge into the greenery.
Get the tutorial: Felt Acorn Ornaments by Lia Griffith
13. A Bear Face Made from a Plain Bauble
Jodi Levine’s bear starts with a plain round ornament and uses a few small shapes to establish the face. The smooth bauble gives the tree a different texture from felt and pinecones. Keep the surrounding colors restrained so the muzzle and ears stay clear. This is a useful direction when you already have simple ornaments that need a new woodland identity.
14. A Raccoon Bauble with a Bold Eye Mask
The raccoon’s dark eye mask makes this Super Make It ornament easy to recognize. Its reflective round base adds a little shine while the felt details keep the woodland connection. Place one where it can catch the tree lights without sitting directly beside another strongly patterned ornament. Jodi Levine’s original project is the reference for the face arrangement and assembly.
15. A Walnut Reindeer with a Ribbon Loop
A walnut shell supplies a compact head shape for Red Ted Art’s reindeer ornament. Small antlers and a red nose add just enough Christmas character without hiding the natural surface. A visible ribbon loop also becomes part of the color scheme. This smaller scale works well near the outer tips of a tree, provided the branch can support the finished piece and the attachment is secure.
Get the tutorial: Walnut Reindeer Ornament by Red Ted Art
16. Pinecone Pixies with Little Dangling Legs
Katie Armstrong’s pinecone pixies combine wooden bead heads, pointed hats, and little legs for a more playful woodland character. The Wildlife Trusts photograph shows them sitting on an edge rather than hanging freely. A tree display can use that same perched effect, with a securing loop as described by the creator. Give the legs room to dangle instead of pressing the figure tightly against neighboring ornaments.
Get the tutorial: Pinecone Pixies by Katie Armstrong
17. A Pinecone Mini Tree with Bright Little Poms
WheatonArts’ finished trio includes a pinecone decorated as a tiny Christmas tree, shown in the center of the photograph. The scales provide natural ledges for small colorful accents, making the cone’s shape part of the design. Choose this option when you want a recognizable Christmas motif alongside woodland animals. A small repeated accent color can connect it with felt pieces elsewhere on the tree. A separate mini yarn tree can extend the theme onto a shelf.
Get the tutorial: Mini Pinecone Christmas Tree by WheatonArts
18. A Round Pinecone Reindeer Face
A rounder pinecone can become a compact reindeer face instead of a long-bodied animal. WheatonArts’ process photograph shows the face taking shape; its project page also shows the completed ornament with felt ears and a hanging loop. That broader head is useful when you want a decoration that reads clearly from the front. Keep the facial details simple so they stand out against the scales.
Get the tutorial: Pinecone Reindeer Ornament by WheatonArts
Bring the Woodland Theme Together
Choose a few recurring materials before filling the branches. Natural pinecones can supply texture, felt can soften the outlines, and a handful of smooth baubles can catch the light. You do not need every animal in the forest. Repeating a few shapes at different points around the tree will make the collection feel intentional while leaving each handmade detail room to be seen.
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Which woodland creature or forest shape would you add to your tree? Share your decorating plans in the comments, or tell us how you would combine pinecones and felt.
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