20 Fun and Simple DIY Christmas Ornaments for Kids
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Are you a mom that loves to craft with your kids?
Confession…I am not.
However, when Christmas arrives I’m all for getting in the spirit and doing things with my kids that I otherwise avoid (i.e. baking & crafts).
I’ve put together a list of 20 fun and easy DIY Christmas ornaments for kids that won’t be ridiculously messy but will still provide lots of entertainment and joy.
Most of these use materials that you’ll either already have at home or can easily find for cheap.
I mean…it’s Christmas so no one wants to be spending a fortune on crafts when there is food and presents to also be buying.
I’ve listed several of the supplies that are used in a lot of the crafts listed down below. That way if you need to stock up you can just do it all in one easy swoop.
I hope the activities are helpful and that you enjoy the Christmas season with your kids!
Cardboard Christmas Ornament Craft
Simple and easy cardboard Christmas ornaments that even toddlers can make! Let your child's creativity shine without worrying about having to clean up a big mess.
Cinnamon Stick Ribbon Trees: Simple Preschool Christmas Ornaments
Your preschooler will get to practise cutting and glueing as well as being creative with this fun ribbon tree ornament craft.
The Grinch Christmas Ornament Craft for Kids
How cute is this? It's the perfect sensory craft idea for kids. Not only that, but they'll get to practice their fine motor skills by dropping the decorations inside the ornament.
Adorable Christmas Light Ornament Craft- Quick and Easy!
Another cute ornament idea using easy-to-find supplies. Your child can pick the colors of the lights and have fun drawing them on. Or, you do that part and let your toddler fill up the ornament.
Cupcake Liner Christmas Ornaments (Easy Kids Craft)
If you want to do a Christmas ornament craft with your kid, but don't want to spend a lot of money, this idea is perfect. Cupcake liners are fun and affordable and will help your child to make a fun Christmas ornament.
Easy Kid Made Wreath Ornaments with Paper Straws
Find some cute Christmas straws and use them to make these super sweet Christmas wreath tree ornaments.
4 Adorable Salt Dough Handprint Ornaments You’ll Want To Make This Christmas
Capture memories of how little your children are as well as creating sweet Christmas ornaments with this fun salt dough activity.
Easy Clothespin Doily Angel Crafts For Kids
How sweet is this little angel? You won't need anything much to put this together and give your child a fun Christmas ornament craft.
Salt Dough Footprint Snowman Keepsakes
You could do this craft with the tiniest of children right up to your big kids. How cute are these footprint snowmen?!
Santa Salt Dough Handprint Ornaments & Easy Salt Dough Recipe
Another fun salt dough ornament craft. This time, have your child make Santa with the shape of their hand.
Easy DIY Ornaments: A 5 Minute Family Tradition
Get out the paint and let your child have fun mixing colors with this fun Christmas ornament craft.
Popsicle Stick Christmas Crafts
Popsicle sticks are super affordable and the possibilities are endless for making fun ornaments. Get started with this cute snowman.
Fingerprint Christmas Tree Ornament – Air Drying Clay 2
Capture your child's fingerprints with this sweet clay Christmas tree ornament craft.
Easy to Make Rudolph Christmas Ornaments Kids Will Love
Who doesn't love Rudolf? Your kids can make these cute ornaments and hang them on the tree to enjoy.
How to Make Wrapped Yarn Ornaments
Sometimes simple things can be the most beautiful. These yarn ornaments are beautiful and explore lots of different shapes.
Unicorn Ornament - DIY Christmas Tree Ornament Craft for Kids
If you have a child that loves unicorns, this may be the perfect Christmas craft for them to make!
Cinnamon Stick Reindeer Ornament
Rudolf 2.0 - Using cinnamon sticks is such a clever way to recreate such a popular Christmas character.
How to Make a Unicorn Christmas Ornament
Another cute unicorn ornament idea. So simple, but very sweet.
DIY Car and Truck Popsicle Stick Christmas Ornaments
Got a motor lover in your home? Let them have fun creating their own version of a Christmas car with this fun Christmas ornament craft.
Craft Sticks Gingerbread Man Ornament
Keep it super simple and yet fun with this sweet gingerbread man ornament craft for kids.
