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14 Best Personalized Christmas Ornaments for a Custom Tree

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You can decorate your tree with plenty of ornaments—there are beautiful ornament sets that help with a uniform look, funny baubles to bring some whimsy to your tree, and of course, personalized Christmas ornaments to help celebrate special milestones in you or a loved one’s life. Whether you want to mark baby’s first Christmas, the newlywed couple, their very first home, or just another year, a custom ornament is the perfect way to document the moment with a special touch. And we found options that range from hand-painted names to framed photographs, sweet motifs, and more.

These are Christmas ornaments that will be loved for years to come, so you want to make sure you’re buying a quality piece that has everything you’d like. Be it a gift to someone special or one for your own tree, the personalized ornaments we’ve chosen all have high marks for quality, design, and customizability. Explore our top-rated selections below, and make your tree merrier and brighter than ever.

01

Custom Engagement Ornament With Chrome Frame

Artifact Uprising

$39.00

This design-forward frame will mark special moments—engagements, marriages, new babies, first homes—and wrap them up in a neat little bow (literally). Inspired by classic chrome hardware, this framed ornament will complement your regular decor just as much as your holiday adornments.

02

Personalized Kitchen Mixer Ornament

Lenox

$31.95

Christmas cookie enthusiasts and bakers of all kinds will love this kitchen mixer ornament hanging from their tree! Personalize it with their name for an extra-special sprinkle of joy.

03

OneMemoryLaneLLC Handwriting Engraved Ornament

Etsy

$21.75

Memorialize a loved one’s handwriting forever with this beautiful engraved ornament. Simply send the artist a high-quality photo of the text you’d like on the ornament, and they’ll get to work replicating it. Voilà, an instant keepsake.

04

Your Name in a Snowflake Ornament

Uncommon Goods

$36.00

Just like every snowflake is unique, you can make their customizable snowflake ornament unique, too. Inside this creative bauble, they’ll find their name hidden in the custom laser-cut etching. It’s a sweet keepsake that’ll make them think of you year after year.

05

Personalized Letters To Santa Ornament

Lenox

$31.95

Your little elves will adore this sweet porcelain ornament! Designed to look like a festive letter to Santa Claus, the ornament has a candy cane border and a space for their name in the top left corner.

06

Shleymyers Hand-Painted Custom Toile Holiday Ornament

Etsy

$125.00

Traditional design enthusiasts will fa-la-la-la-love this hand-painted toile ornament. You can customize it with whatever you’d like: names, dates, locations—or any other info that marks the moment. One 5-star reviewer writes, “Such a beautiful gift! So impressed with the painting and quality.”

07

Dated Enamel Ornament

Pottery Barn

$14.50

These pretty ornaments are an elegant way to add special memories to your Christmas tree or give as gifts. They come in a variety of colors and patterns, so you can pick the option that best fits your photo subject.

08

Burgundy Velvet Photo Frame Christmas Tree Ornament

Crate & Barrel

$16.95

This classic velvet frame is a lovely way to turn a favorite photograph into a custom ornament that you’ll always cherish. The date pin is a thoughtful, subtle addition, and overall the entire piece is chic enough to display year-round if you’d like.

09

Keptsake Personalized Couples Christmas Ornament

Etsy

$9.99

How lovely is this personalized ornament for couples? The minimalist design gives it that elevated feel. You can customize the names and date, so you could also include only one name if that better suits your family. Reviewers are fans of this shop for its quick shipping and great quality items.

10

Tiny Blessing Personalized Silver Baby Bootie Metal Ornament

Things Remembered

$59.99

This sweet, personalized ornament is a beautiful way to mark your baby’s first holiday season. You can mark their name, birth info, and birthdate and time as a keepsake for this milestone moment in your family.

11

Felt Monogrammed Initial Holiday Sweater Ornaments

West Elm

$12.00

These best-selling sweater ornaments are a whimsical way to customize your tree with every family member’s first initial. Who doesn’t love an ugly sweater?!

12

Joyful Christmas Snow Globe Ornament

Shutterfly

$24.99

There’s something so nostalgic about this snow globe ornament. The swirling snowflakes, vintage-style font, and personalized photo make this a delightful addition to anyone’s evergreen.

13

Leyzan Personalized Letter Tiles Ribbon Christmas Ornament

Amazon

$14.99

Need a winter activity for the whole family? Put on a holiday movie and have everyone make one of these DIY ornaments. It’s easy for all ages and results in extra-special pieces you’ll treasure for years to come.

14

PersonalizationMill Family Tree Christmas Ornament

Etsy

$11.00

It’s your family tree—literally! This is a fun way to include every family member on the ornament, including your beloved pet. You can select between three and six names, and choose from three color options.

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Heather Morgan Shott

Heather Morgan Shott is an award-winning consumer news reporter and lifestyle writer with over 20 years of experience. Previously, she was the Vice President of Content and Marketing for the $3.5B Better Homes & Gardens collection at Walmart. Prior to that role, she oversaw digital content strategy for Meredith Corporation's Home Group, which included Real Simple, Martha Stewart, Better Homes & Gardens, and Southern Living. Additionally, Shott was Editor-in-Chief of Evolve Media's parenting vertical and editorial director at XO Group (formerly The Knot). She has held staff editor positions at National Geographic Traveler, Parents.com, Brides.com, and Wine Spectator. She is currently pursuing her Master of Social Work at Hunter College in New York City to become a licensed clinical social worker specializing in perinatal mental health.

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