Design and Make Christmas Ornaments on your iPad

Making Christmas Ornaments with Your iPad

The holiday season is a wonderful time for creativity and what better way to get into the Christmas spirit than by using your iPad to design festive ornaments to decorate your home? With so many great apps available, your iPad can become a Christmas craft station for making unique and personalized decorations.

Free Apps for Christmas Ornament Designs

There are several free apps you must try if you want to use your iPad to make Christmas ornaments. These apps are perfect for unleashing your creativity and trying new art techniques.

Digital Art Apps

One of the best things about using an iPad for Christmas ornament designs is that you can use digital art apps to explore different styles with ease. Some great free options include:

• Adobe Illustrator Draw - Vector illustration app perfect for clean, geometric ornament styles.
• Adobe Photoshop Sketch - Expressive sketching app great for loose watercolor designs.
• Procreate - Feature-packed drawing and painting app that's extremely versatile.
• Autodesk Sketchbook - Intuitive coloring book-style app ideal for coloring in pre-made designs.

augment reality apps

If you want to preview your ornament designs in 3D before printing or making them, check out these fantastic AR apps:

• Magicplan - Allows you to draw designs then view them rendered in 3D.
• Augment - Imports images and wraps them onto 3D shapes for visualization.
• WallaMe - Creates 3D wall stickers to preview ornament designs.

Pixel Art Apps

For a retro pixel art style, these apps offer grids and palettes to make intricate Christmas ornament pixel art:

• Pixel Art - Simple grid-based editor with great tools for beginners.
• Dotpict - Create detailed mosaics and pixel artwork.
• Sandbox Pixel Coloring - Relaxing app for coloring in pixel art.

DIY Christmas Ornament Projects

Once you've played around with apps and have some designs ready, it's time to turn them into real life Christmas ornaments! Here are some great DIY projects to try this holiday season.

Printed Ornament Designs

One easy way to make ornaments is by printing your iPad artwork onto ready-made ceramic blanks or glass ball Christmas ornaments. All you need is:

• Blank ornament balls
• Inkjet printable decal paper
• Decal application solution
• Sealant spray

Just size your design to fit the ornament, print it out, apply the decal, and seal it. You can also use Mod Podge instead of decal paper for a more handmade look.

Digital Die Cut Ornaments

If you have access to a Cricut Maker or other digital die cut machine, you can turn your iPad creations into cut out felt or paper Christmas ornaments. Simply:

• Size designs to fit cutting area
• Import SVG files into Cricut Design Space
• Choose materials and cut
• Assemble with glue and string

3D Printed Ornaments

For a modern twist, import your iPad designs into a 3D modeling program, attach a loop, and 3D print Christmas tree ornaments. Apps like Tinkercad make the process easy:

• Import image or drawing trace into Tinkercad
• Emboss to add depth
• Align and attach ornament loop
• Export file and 3D print

The possibilities are endless when your iPad becomes a Christmas craft workshop! With the right apps and supplies, you can create DIY ornaments as unique as your holiday spirit.

Sharing Your Creations

Once your special Christmas ornaments are complete, be sure to show them off! Here are some great ways to spread holiday joy with your iPad artwork:

On Social Media

Social platforms like Instagram and Pinterest allow you to inspire others with your ornament designs. Share posts using hashtags like:

• #ipadart
• #ipaddrawing
• #christmasornaments
• #ipadornaments

DIY Tutorial Videos

If you documented your creative process, turn it into a festive DIY tutorial using your iPad video editing apps. Share on YouTube or TikTok decorate hashtags like:

• #christmascrafts
• #holidayhowto
• #christmasdiy
• #howto

Sell Online or Locally

You can also sell your custom-designed ornaments online on sites like Etsy, or at local craft fairs. Consider selling:

• Printable ornament designs as digital downloads
• Made-to-order custom designs
• Batch produced cut out felt ornaments
• 3D printed ornament kits

Spread festive joy this season by getting creative with Christmas ornament projects using your iPad and art apps!

FAQs

What apps can I use to design Christmas ornaments on my iPad?

Some great free apps for designing Christmas ornaments include Adobe Illustrator Draw, Adobe Photoshop Sketch, Procreate, Autodesk Sketchbook, Magicplan, Augment, and Pixel Art.

Can I print my iPad Christmas ornament designs?

Yes, you can print your ornament designs onto decal paper or use Mod Podge to transfer them onto ready-made ceramic blanks or glass ball ornaments.

How can I turn my iPad art into physical Christmas tree ornaments?

If you have a Cricut or other digital die cut machine you can cut your designs out of felt, paper or vinyl. You can also 3D print your designs if you export them as a 3D model file.

What are some ways I can share my handmade iPad ornaments?

Share photos on Instagram or Pinterest using hashtags like #ipadart and #christmasornaments. You can also create DIY ornament tutorial videos or sell printable digital downloads, custom designs or batch produced ornaments.

What are some great iPad apps for photographing and editing ornament projects?

Some top options include Adobe Lightroom for photo editing, Affinity Photo for compositing images, LumaFusion or iMovie for video editing, and Canva or PicMonkey for designing social graphics.