Creating ornaments with kids can be a heartwarming and memorable experience, full of creativity and laughter. Let’s dive into some delightful DIY ornament ideas that will make your holiday season extra special.
Salt Dough Handprints
Mix up some salt dough and press your child’s hand into it for a keepsake that captures this moment in time. Once baked, let them paint it in festive colors for a truly personal ornament. If you’re looking for more holiday crafting inspiration, this is one of our favorite DIY Christmas ornaments for kids.
Tissue Paper Lanterns
Create colorful lanterns using tissue paper and clear plastic cups. When lit from within by a small battery candle, they glow beautifully and add warmth to any room. If you have leftover supplies, you can also use them to create beautiful gift baskets with tissue paper.
Paint Chip Trees
Cut paint chips into tree shapes and string them together for a modern, colorful garland. This is a great use for those leftover paint samples from home projects. To complete your handmade holiday decor, try pairing this colorful garland with some rustic DIY wood ornaments.
Painted Seashells
Bring a bit of the beach to your holiday decor with painted seashells. Add some glimmer with metallic paints and hang them up for a unique festive touch. If you enjoy crafting with natural materials, you might also love exploring gourd painting ideas for your autumn displays.
Egg Carton Bells
Transform egg carton sections into charming bells with a little paint and ribbon. They’re a fun way to recycle and bring a cheerful jingle to your home. These bells make perfect additions to your collection of DIY Christmas ornaments.
Popsicle Stick Sleighs
Glue popsicle sticks together to form mini sleighs, and decorate them with paint and tiny holiday figures. They’re perfect for dashing through the snow… on your tree! These sleighs are just one of many fun popsicle stick craft ideas you can try this season.
Pom-Pom Penguins
Craft fluffy penguins with black and white pom-poms and felt beaks. They add a playful touch to your holiday decor and are irresistibly cute. For another sweet project, try making some fun cupcake crafts.
Nature Walk Ornaments
Take a nature walk to collect small treasures like leaves and acorns, then encase them in clear plastic baubles. It’s a lovely way to preserve memories of outdoor adventures.
Yarn-Wrapped Trees
Wrap yarn in festive colors around a cardboard triangle to create mini Christmas trees. This is a tactile craft that even the littlest fingers can enjoy. They make a charming addition to your other decorated Christmas trees around the house.
Button Wreaths
Glue buttons of various sizes and colors onto a circular cardboard base to make bright and cheerful wreaths. It’s a great way to use up those spare buttons lying around.
Recycled Cardboard Stars
Cut star shapes out of old cardboard and let the kids go wild with paint and glitter. It’s a sustainable way to add sparkle to your decorations while teaching them about upcycling.
Fingerprint Snowflakes
Dip little fingers in paint and press them onto paper to create delicate snowflake patterns. Cut them out and hang them on the tree for a personal winter wonderland. These personalized designs are a great addition to other snowflake paper ideas for your holiday crafting.
Twig Reindeer
With a few twigs, a red pom-pom, and some googly eyes, kids can craft their very own reindeer. It’s rustic and charming, just like the real thing! If you have extra supplies, there are plenty of other fun pom pom crafts you can make.
Beaded Candy Canes
Thread red and white beads onto pipe cleaners to create these classic candy cane shapes. It’s a wonderful exercise in fine motor skills and makes for a colorful treat on the tree.
Fabric Scrap Angels
Use fabric scraps to fashion delicate angels with yarn hair and bead faces. Each angel can be as unique as the child creating it, making them extra special.
Pinecone Owls
Gather some pinecones from your backyard and let the kids transform them into adorable owls with googly eyes and felt wings. It’s a simple and charming way to bring a bit of woodland magic to your tree. For more rustic inspiration, explore other creative wood ornament ideas.