Thank you to NJ Lottery for sponsoring this Christmas Lottery Ticket Ornament DIY idea. I received NJ Lottery Holiday Instant Game Tickets and compensation to facilitate this post.
The New Jersey Lottery offers four Holiday-themed Instant Games this season, each with a festive design and a range of price points to fit any budget. Choose from:
- $1 – Holiday Luck
- $2 – Holiday Luck Times 10
- $5 – Jingle Bills
- $10 – Cash in a Flash
Individually, these tickets are a great stocking stuffer or a small surprise tucked inside a holiday card for someone 18 or older. If you want a slightly more creative presentation, try making a simple DIY lottery ticket ornament. It turns ordinary instant tickets into a cheerful, giftable decoration that’s quick to assemble and fun to give.
DIY Christmas Lottery Ticket Ornament
This ornament takes only minutes to make and can be customized to match your budget. For the examples shown I used about $10 in NJ Lottery Holiday Instant Games, but you can include more or fewer tickets depending on how much you want to spend. The result is a festive, personal gift that suits neighbors, teachers, coworkers, and anyone on your list who is 18 or older.
Christmas Lottery Ticket Ornament Supplies
- Clear plastic ornament (split or removable top)
- NJ Lottery Holiday Instant Games tickets
- Ribbon in a color you like
- Small jingle bells or other filler accents
- Craft glue or hot glue gun
Christmas Lottery Ticket Ornament Instructions
1. Tie a small ribbon around the top of the clear ornament and secure it with a dab of glue so it stays in place.
2. Roll each lottery ticket gently and tie each roll with a tiny length of ribbon to keep it secure and neat.
3. Open the clear ornament and place a few small jingle bells inside along with the rolled tickets. The bells add a festive sound and help keep the tickets visible through the plastic.
4. Close the ornament securely, add a loop of ribbon for hanging, and trim any excess ribbon. You can tie a bow at the top or attach a small gift tag with a short message for the recipient.
That’s all it takes. You now have a charming, inexpensive gift that looks festive on the tree and doubles as a surprise present.
More DIY lottery ticket gift ideas
Try grouping different ticket values together in a clear box, attaching a ticket roll to a candy cane, or creating a themed gift bag with a holiday mug and a few instant games. Simple, thoughtful presentations make lottery tickets feel special while keeping the project quick and affordable.
Where to purchase NJ Lottery Holiday Instant Games
You can buy NJ Lottery Holiday Instant Games at local lottery retailers like Quick Chek, 7-Eleven, Krauszer’s, Wawa, and many convenience stores and gas stations across New Jersey. Pick up a few tickets while you are out and put them together into ornaments, stockings, or small gift packages for friends and loved ones.
Million Dollar Replay
Don’t forget about the Million Dollar Replay opportunity: non-winning NJ Lottery Holiday Instant Game tickets can be entered for a chance to win. Join the NJ Lottery VIP Club and enter eligible non-winning tickets for a shot at a larger prize. It’s an easy way to keep the fun going even if a ticket doesn’t win on the spot.
I hope you enjoy this simple Christmas Lottery Ticket Ornament DIY and that it adds a little extra holiday cheer to your gift giving. Best wishes for a happy holiday season!
You must be 18 or older to buy a lottery ticket. The New Jersey Lottery reminds players it’s only a game—please play responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER®.