Easy Homemade Christmas Ornaments for Kids
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Looking for fun, kid-made Christmas ornaments that double as creativity boosters and special keepsakes? These easy homemade Christmas ornaments are perfect for classrooms, homeschool, or holiday crafting at home. Whether you’re decorating your tree or gifting handmade memories to grandparents, these festive ideas will make the season extra magical.
We’ve tried so many ornament crafts over the years, and today I’m excited to share some of our favorites!
Why We Love Kid-Made Ornaments
- Meaningful keepsakes you’ll treasure forever
- Practice fine motor skills + creative design
- Inexpensive materials you likely already have
- Perfect quiet holiday activity while cookies bake or movies play
Homemade Christmas Ornament Ideas
Nativity Christmas Ornament
This homemade ornament uses painted craft sticks and a nativity coloring page. Glue four sticks into a square frame, add two more to make the roof, and attach a small printed nativity image or have kids draw their own.
Craft Stick Christmas Tree Ornament
Cut craft sticks in half, paint them green, and arrange into a tree shape. Add a full stick as the trunk and decorate with sequins or stickers. We made a simple pipe-cleaner star for the top!
Rudolph Craft Stick Ornament
A timeless classic! Glue three craft sticks into a triangle, then add pipe cleaner antlers, googly eyes, and a pom-pom nose.
Photo Frame Christmas Ornament
Photo ornaments are always a parent favorite. Use a wooden frame ornament, paint it holiday colors, and glue in a picture of your child. Instant keepsake!
Salt Dough Christmas Ornaments
Salt dough ornaments are fun, simple, and last for years! Add glitter to the dough, bake, then paint. A favorite every December.
Pony Bead Pipe Cleaner Star Ornament
Fill pipe cleaners with pony beads and twist into a star shape. For younger kids, cut pipe cleaners in half to make a smaller version.
More Ideas!
Also check out our I-Spy Christmas Ornament for a fun interactive version!
Have a wonderful Christmas Season!
Tips for Successful Ornament Crafting
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Use plastic ornaments for younger kids — fewer breaks = more fun
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Prep a small craft tray with everything needed
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Add name + year on the back! They become cherished time capsules
Expand the Fun: Ornament Learning Ideas
Sneak in holiday learning while they create:
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Measurement- “How long should the ribbon be?”
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Counting & Patterns- Add beads in repeating color sequences
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Science- Circuits, salt crystals, sensory materials
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Storytelling- Kids name and describe their ornament on the tree
This makes ornament time both magical and meaningful.
I’m always so amazed when I come across blogs like this in which the authors are so artsy. I don’t even know what to do with anything semi-artsy. Kudos to you! Thanks for sharing.
How cute. Quick and easy…something the kids will definitely enjoy. Thanks for posting!
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Aren’t making ornaments with the kids so much fun? I always write their initial and date (small) somewhere with permanent marker so we can see who did what when. Wonderful memories!
very nice! I’m looking for some easy crafts I can do with my daughter, we can do this.
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Love the ideas! I’m going to “favorite” this post and print some of the ideas out to try with my kids this week.
Those look like so much fun. My kids would love making these!
Lots of cute ideas! I just posted (and you probably saw) the corn starch dough ornaments, my oldest is not into crafty, but he really enjoyed them! I also did some jingle bell ornaments from Oriental Trading, but he didn’t get into them at all. It’s hit or miss with him sometimes! TFS at BTT!