The holiday season is the perfect time for crafting with kids, and what better way to do it than by creating your own ornaments? These fun and simple ideas will keep little hands busy and add a personal touch to your festive decor.
1. Paper Chain Garland
Use colorful construction paper to create a classic paper chain garland that’s perfect for any tree. It’s a simple but effective way to involve kids of all ages in decorating.
May just do the trick:
- Colorful Construction Paper Pack: Get vibrant construction paper for crafting striking paper chains with the kids today!
- Child-Safe Scissors: Ensure safety with child-friendly scissors designed for little hands making garlands.
- Glue Sticks for Crafting: Pick up non-toxic glue sticks to make assembling paper chains easy and fun.
2. Popsicle Stick Snowflakes
Crafting snowflakes out of popsicle sticks is not only easy but also a great way to teach kids about symmetry. I love adding a sprinkle of glitter to mine for that extra festive sparkle!
Possibly helpful picks:
- Assorted Color Craft Popsicle Sticks: Create vibrant designs with colorful popsicle sticks, perfect for crafting unique snowflake ornaments.
- Glitter Glue Set: Enhance your snowflakes with sparkle using an easy-to-use glitter glue set.
- Craft Twine for Hanging Ornaments: Easily hang your snowflakes with multi-purpose craft twine, adding a rustic touch to your decor.
3. Clothespin Snowmen
Turn ordinary clothespins into cute snowmen with a little paint and some fabric scraps for scarves. They’re as fun to make as they are to display.
Some ideas to consider:
- Wooden Clothespins: Get creative with high-quality wooden clothespins, ideal for crafting snowmen and other fun projects.
- Acrylic Paint Set: Add vibrant colors to your snowmen with a versatile and easy-to-use acrylic paint set.
- Fabric Scraps Bundle: Use colorful fabric scraps to create charming scarves for your clothespin snowmen.
4. Painted Pasta Ornaments
Use various pasta shapes, paint them, and string them together for unique ornaments. This craft is a fantastic way to get creative with household items.
Explore these options:
- Acrylic Craft Paint Set: Unleash creativity with vibrant acrylic paints; perfect for decorating pasta ornaments effortlessly.
- Assorted Pasta Shapes: Get creative with various pasta shapes for unique, customizable ornament designs.
- Craft String or Twine: Use durable craft string to easily hang your beautiful pasta ornaments this holiday season.
5. Paper Plate Angels
Transform simple paper plates into angel ornaments with just a few cuts and folds. I always enjoy seeing the kids’ creativity with decorating the wings!
Possibly handy products:
- Decorative Paper Plates: Add flair to your ornaments with these decorative paper plates. Start crafting your angel today!
- Glitter Glue Set: Enhance your angel’s sparkle with easy-to-use glitter glue. Let creativity shine bright!
- Craft Bead Assortment: Decorate your angels uniquely using this vibrant bead assortment. Unleash your imagination!
6. Cinnamon Stick Reindeer
Combine cinnamon sticks with felt and googly eyes to make adorable reindeer ornaments. They smell as good as they look!
Check if these fit your needs:
- Cinnamon Sticks Bulk Pack: Stock up on aromatic cinnamon sticks and craft delightful ornaments with your kids today.
- Googly Eyes Craft Pack: Add character to your creations with these fun, assorted googly eyes for all crafting needs.
- Colored Felt Sheets: Enhance your crafting projects with colorful felt sheets, perfect for DIY creative fun.
7. Felt Christmas Trees
Cut out simple tree shapes from felt and let the kids decorate them with buttons, sequins, or anything shiny. These are easy to hang and brighten up any tree.
A few relevant products:
- Felt Sheets for Crafts: Get creative with colorful felt sheets perfect for crafting festive Christmas tree ornaments.
- Decorative Craft Buttons: Add sparkle with assorted buttons that make your felt Christmas trees shine beautifully.
- Glitter Sequins for Crafts: Enhance your ornaments with shiny sequins adding a touch of glamor to your creations.
8. Salt Dough Handprints
This classic keepsake is always a hit. Kids press their handprints into salt dough, and once baked and painted, it becomes a treasured memory for years to come.
A few suggestions:
- Air Dry Clay for Kids: Discover easy crafting with air dry clay, perfect for creating handprint keepsakes at home.
- Child-Safe Acrylic Paint Set: Brighten your creations with child-safe acrylic paints, ideal for decorating salt dough handprints.
- Natural Twine String: Use durable natural twine for hanging your finished handprint ornaments beautifully and securely.
9. Upcycled CD Ornaments
Repurpose old CDs by decorating them with paint and glitter. They catch the light beautifully and add a retro touch to your tree.
You might give these a try:
- Acrylic Paint Set: Unleash creativity with vibrant paints perfect for decorating your upcycled CD ornaments.
- Glitter Pack: Add sparkle to your ornaments with a colorful and easy-to-use glitter pack.
- Craft Glue: Secure your glitter and decor on CDs effortlessly with strong, clear-drying craft glue.
10. Button Wreath Ornaments
Using assorted buttons, kids can create charming little wreaths that look adorable on any tree. This craft is a fantastic way to use up those stray buttons you have lying around.
A few things you might like:
- Assorted Button Craft Pack: Get creative with assorted buttons, perfect for unique and colorful wreath ornaments.
- Craft Wire for DIY Projects: Easily shape and secure wreaths with versatile craft wire, essential for DIY ornament projects.
- Hot Glue Gun Set: Securely attach buttons with a reliable hot glue gun for long-lasting ornament designs.
11. Egg Carton Bells
Cut and paint egg carton sections to resemble little bells. A bit of ribbon and a jingle bell make these ornaments ready to hang.
Some handy options:
- Acrylic Craft Paint Set: Add vibrant color to your egg carton bells with a brilliant acrylic paint set for kids.
- Craft Ribbon Roll: Enhance your ornaments with colorful ribbons; perfect for adding that final festive touch.
- Small Metal Jingle Bells: Add jingle bells for extra charm; make your ornaments sing with delightful sounds.
12. Pinecone Christmas Trees
Gather pinecones from your yard and turn them into mini Christmas trees with a bit of paint and glitter. It’s an eco-friendly craft that brings a bit of nature indoors.
Try these:
- Acrylic Craft Paint Set: Transform pinecones into festive trees with vibrant acrylic paints. Perfect for a fun crafting session!
- Craft Glitter Assortment: Add sparkle to your homemade Christmas trees with this glitter assortment, enhancing holiday charm.
- Paintbrush Set for Crafts: Ensure precision and creativity in your projects with this versatile set of craft paintbrushes.
13. Yarn-Wrapped Stars
Using cardboard cutouts of stars, kids can wrap them in colorful yarn to create textured ornaments. I love using leftover yarn from other projects for this one.
Consider these options:
- Colorful Yarn Pack: Explore vibrant yarns to create stunning textured star ornaments. Perfect for kids’ crafting fun!
- Cardboard Star Cutouts: Get pre-made cardboard stars for quick and easy ornament crafting with kids at home.
- Craft Glue for Kids: Secure the yarn with safe, child-friendly craft glue. Essential for creative ornament projects.
14. Tin Foil Stars
With just tin foil and some creativity, kids can craft shiny stars that reflect the Christmas lights beautifully. It’s a simple and mess-free project.
Products that could assist:
- Craft Aluminum Foil Sheets: Get creative with high-quality foil sheets perfect for crafting shiny tin foil stars.
- Decorative Twine for Hanging: Use elegant twine to hang your tin foil stars and add festive charm to any room.
- Star-Shaped Craft Templates: Craft precise star shapes easily with handy templates ideal for kids’ DIY projects.
15. Tissue Paper Stained Glass
Create a stained-glass effect using tissue paper and contact paper. These ornaments look stunning hanging in a window or on the tree.
Check these products out:
- Assorted Tissue Paper Pack: Brighten your crafts with vibrant tissue paper. Perfect for creating stunning stained-glass effects.
- Self-Adhesive Contact Paper: Use contact paper to easily secure your tissue paper designs, enhancing stained-glass crafts.
- Wooden Craft Frames: Frame your stained-glass creations elegantly with sturdy wooden craft frames. Ideal for display.
16. Paper Straw Wreaths
Cut colorful paper straws into pieces to form mini wreaths. I love how easy they are to customize with different color themes.
These products might be useful:
- Colorful Paper Straws: Get vibrant paper straws for crafting cheerful wreaths. Perfect for easy and fun projects.
- Craft Glue: Use craft glue to securely assemble your paper straw wreaths with ease.
- Decorative Ribbons: Add a personal touch to your wreaths with decorative ribbons in various colors and styles.
17. Nature-Inspired Ornaments
Gather leaves, acorns, and other natural items to create ornaments that bring the outdoors inside. It’s a wonderful way to teach kids about nature while crafting.
Give these a look:
- Craft Twine: Use versatile craft twine to secure natural items for charming, nature-inspired ornaments.
- Kids’ Craft Glue: Join leaves and acorns with easy-to-use craft glue designed safely for kids.
- Natural Acorns and Leaves Decor Set: Get a set of acorns and leaves to spark creativity in making unique ornaments.
18. Crystal Snowflakes
Grow your own crystals on pipe cleaners shaped like snowflakes. This is a magical craft that doubles as a fun science experiment.
A few helpful options:
- Pipe Cleaners: Create perfect snowflake shapes; pipe cleaners are essential for forming beautiful crystal designs.
- Borax Powder: Discover the magic of crystal growing with borax powder, ideal for snowflake crafting.
- Craft String or Ribbon: Adorn your crystal snowflakes with elegant string for hanging; add a charming touch.
19. Bubble Wrap Icicles
Transform bubble wrap into shimmering icicles with a bit of paint. Kids love the texture, and they add a unique look to your decorations.
Items that may come in handy:
- Metallic Acrylic Paint Set: Enhance your bubble wrap icicles with shimmering colors. Kids will love the creative possibilities.
- Craft Scissors for Kids: Ensure safe crafting with these easy-to-use craft scissors. Perfect for young hands and creative minds.
- Bubble Wrap Sheets: Create stunning icicles with these textured bubble wrap sheets. Ideal for a fun crafting session.
