Some of my favorite holiday decorations are ornaments kids can make. Creating art that can be hung on a Christmas tree can be a fun way to spend time together as a family during the holidays.
DIY Christmas Ornaments For Kids
From filling plastic globes to painting tin foil ornaments, there are so many ornaments kids can make. Some ornaments are traditional others are works of art and everything else fits nicely in between.
We’ve included some of our favorite ideas below, and you can also check out our Homemade Ornaments video series on YouTube for even more!
Christmas Ornament Crafts For Kids
DIY Tinfoil Ornaments
Kids will love making these ornaments with just a few supplies from your kitchen cabinet. via Kids Activities Blog
POM POM Pine Cone Ornaments
Colorful pom-poms transform a simple pinecone into a cute ornament for your tree. via The Nerd’s Wife
Dried Orange Slice Ornaments
Super simple and smells amazing! These dried orange slices are one of the easiest DIY ornaments. –via Red Ted Art
Yarn Embossed Ornaments
These yarn embossed ornaments will add lots of color to your tree. “ via Babble Dabble Do
Coloring Book Christmas Dough Ornaments
Trace a coloring book page for unique ornaments created by kids! “ via Kids Activities Blog
Spiral Ribbon Ornaments
It’s so easy to turn ribbons into beautiful ornaments. “ via Teach Me Mommy
Glitter Toy Ornaments
Cover a small toy with glue and clear nail polish for a sparkly addition to the tree. “ via Kids Activities Blog
Seashell Ornaments
Make ornaments with seashells from your vacation. “ via I Can Teach My Child
Picasso Inspired Ornaments
Grab some play dough and let kids create a self portrait as a fun ornament. “ via Kids Activities Blog
Candy Cane Ornaments
Practice pattern-making with these candy cane ornaments. “ via From Play Dough to Plato
Twig Tree Ornaments
Use what you find in nature to make these Montessori twig tree ornaments. “ via That Kids Craft Site
DIY Angel Ornaments
Make angels out of pipe cleaners and feathers. “ via Powerful Mothering
STEM DIY Christmas Ornaments for Kids
Icicle Ornaments
These beautiful icicle ornaments double as a science experiment. via Happy Hooligans
Tinkering Trees
Trees made from nuts and bolts would be such a unique ornament. via Left Brain Craft Brain
Chromatography Christmas Ornaments
Discover chromatography by creating these fun ornaments. via Inspiration Laboratories
Erupting Ornaments
Erupting ornaments are a fun science experiment. via Little Bins for Little Hands
Sewing Card Ornaments
Practice shapes with these simple sewing card ornaments. via Mr Printables
Slime Ornaments
Make slime and add it to ornaments — is it a liquid? Is it a solid? Who knows? via Little Bins for Little Hands
Snowman DIY Christmas Ornaments
Cork Ornaments
This cute snowman ornament is made out of corks! via Kids Activities Blog
Snow Globe Ornaments
Make a snowman out of your child’s fingerprint and save it as an ornament! via The Nerd’s Wife
Snowman Ornaments
Turn old CDs into snowman faces. via Happy Hooligans
Popsicle Stick Snow Ornaments
Kids can decorate craft sticks to look like snowmen for this adorable ornaments. via Happy Hooligans
Snowman Spool Ornaments
Make a snowman ornament out of thread spools. via Learning and Exploring Through Play
Olaf Ornaments
Fans of FROZEN will love this easy Olaf ornament from a coaster. via Crafts by Courtney
Cute Snowman Ornaments
Use plastic lids to create cute snowman ornaments. via Kids Craft Room
Recycled Can Lid Ornaments
Recycled can lids make adorable snowman ornaments! via Things to Share and Remember
Washer Snowman Ornaments
Loop together washers for these snowman ornaments. via How Wee Learn
Bottle Cap Snowman Ornaments
Use bottle caps to create these snowman ornaments. via One Artsy Mama
Ornaments You Can Bake
Stained-Glass Ornaments
You can eat these stained-glass ornaments straight off the tree! via The Nerd’s Wife
Homemade Clay Ornaments
Homemade clay ornaments are perfect for saving handprints. via Tips From a Typical Mom Blog
Cinnamon Ornaments
Cinnamon ornaments will last for years — spray with water to refresh their scent. via Completely Delicious
Peppermint Candy Ornaments
Melt peppermint candies inside cookie cutters. via Hello Homebody
Pressed Flower Ornaments
Add dried flowers to baked ornaments for a natural look. via Twig and Toadstool
Beaded Ornaments
Bake perler beads in cookie cutters for fun and colorful ornaments. via Meet the Dubiens
DIY Santa Ornaments For Kids
Chalkboard Ornaments
Count down the days until Santa visits with this cute chalkboard ornament. via Three Different Directions
Santa Ornament
Turn your child’s handprint into a Santa ornament. via Messy Little Monster
Santa Hat Ornaments
Make Santa Hat ornaments from craft sticks and cotton balls. via Buggy and Buddy
Wood Slice Ornaments
Decorate wood slices for cute Santa ornaments. via The Eyes of a Boy
Paintbrush Santa Ornament
A paintbrush can be turned into a Santa ornament with just a few supplies. via Easy Peasy and Fun
Paper Star Santa Ornament
This Santa ornament is made out of a paper star. CUTE! via Buggy and Buddy
Lightbulb Santa Ornament
Make a Santa ornament from a lightbulb! via Mama Papa Bubba
Santa Hat Ornaments
These Santa hats just might be the easiest ornaments ever. via Creative Family Fun
Christmas Snow Globe Ornaments
Glitter Ornaments
You just need three supplies to make gorgeous glitter ornaments that don’t leave a mess. via The Nerd’s Wife
Oil-Diffusing Ornament
Make your house smell AH-MAZING with a DIY oil-diffusing ornament. via Kids Activities Blog
Globe Ornaments
Fill globe ornaments with just about anything for a one-minute craft. via No Time For Flash Cards
I Spy Ornament
This “I Spy” ornament doubles as a fun way to keep kids busy during the holidays. via Busy Kids Happy Mom
Memorabilia Ornaments
Turn your child’s baby things into a beautiful ornament you’ll cherish for years. via Fireflies and Mud Pies
Thumbprint Ornaments
Paint thumbprints onto ornaments to create reindeer. via Little Bit Funky
Character Christmas Ornament Crafts
Olaf Ornaments
Everyone’s favorite snowman, Olaf, is so cute made from pom poms. via Kids Activities Blog
Minecraft Creeper Ornaments
You won’t believe how easy these Minecraft Creeper ornaments are. via Totally the Bomb
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Ornaments
Make Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle ornaments from toilet paper rolls. via Happy Hooligans
Sesame Street Ornaments
Little ones can fill plastic ornaments with paper to create Sesame Street characters. via Inspired Motherhood
Minion Ornament
Turn your child’s footprint into a minion ornament! via I Heart Arts N Crafts
Frozen Ornaments
Gorgeous Frozen-inspired ornaments are really simple. via Undercover Tourist
Baymax Ornament
Make a Baymax ornament by painting a white ornament. via Mom Endeavors
Star Wars Ornaments
Create Darth Vader and Storm Trooper ornaments from craft sticks. via Vicky Barone
DIY Salt Dough Ornaments
Rainbow Fish Ornaments
These rainbow fish ornaments are beautiful. via Artsy Mama
Candy Cane Ornaments
Twist salt dough to create candy canes you can hang on the tree. via Fun at Home With Kids
Glow In The Dark Ornaments
Make fun salt dough ornaments that glow in the dark! via Growing a Jeweled Rose
Gingerbread Clay
Gingerbread clay is a fun twist on traditional salt dough ornaments. via The Imagination Tree
Olaf Ornament
Turn a footprint into an Olaf ornament with this salt dough craft. via I Heart Arts and Crafts
Christmas Tree Ornaments
Make a Christmas Tree out of your child’s handprint in salt dough. via The Imagination Tree
Sparkly Beaded Ornaments
Sparkly beaded salt dough ornaments would be so pretty with the tree lights behind it. via The Artful Parent
Christmas Salt Dough Ornaments
Spell out season’s greetings with Christmas salt dough letters. via Nurture Store
Painted Salt Dough Ornaments
Toddler painted salt dough ornaments are beautiful art. via Alisa Burke
Recycled Ornaments
Christmas Tree Cork Ornaments
Make a Christmas tree out of corks. via Kids Activities Blog
Penguin Ornaments
You won’t believe what these penguin ornaments are made out of! via The Nerd’s Wife
Angel Ornaments
Use noodles to make beautiful angel ornaments. via Your Modern Family
Beautiful Snowflake Ornaments
An old puzzle becomes beautiful snowflakes. via Play Dough and Popsicles
Christmas Tree Ornaments
When kids button ornaments on this cute Christmas tree, they’re practicing fine motor skills. via Buggy and Buddy
Holiday Card Ornaments
Turn all those holiday cards into ornaments that you’ll keep for years to come. via The Chaos and The Clutter
Paper Mache Tree Ornament
Make a paper mache tree ornament from old newspaper. via Buggy and Buddy
Paint Dried Pasta Ornaments
Paint dried pasta for beautiful and interesting ornaments. via Cutting Tiny Bits
Whew! Now that list has a lot of fabulous ornaments kids can make. Which ones do you plan to make first?
