45 Adorable Christmas Ornament Crafts for Kids
Making crafts is a great way to enjoy the holidays with your kids, which is why I love finding simple Christmas crafts we can do together throughout the year. And when it comes to Christmas crafts, you can’t go wrong with ornaments! These 45 adorable Christmas ornament crafts for kids are not only easy to make, but also a fun way to spend time with your kids during the holiday season.
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Christmas Ornament Crafts for Kids
Making your own Christmas ornaments for your holiday tree is a great way to personalize your Christmas decorations. And when you get your kids involved in making kids Christmas ornament crafts, you not only get new holiday decorations — you also get keepsakes you can cherish from year to year.
And there are so many great ornament crafts for kids to choose from! Whether your kids are toddlers or elementary school students, you’ll find a ton of great Christmas ornament craft ideas for kids on this list!
On top of listing kid-friendly ornaments, this fun roundup of ideas also includes a variety of simple crafts for kids that also look great on your tree. From rustic farmhouse style ornaments kids can make to brightly colored holiday ornaments for kids, you’ll have your pick of great ornament crafts. And since they’re stylish and easy to make, you won’t be able to wait to hang all these pretty ornaments on your Christmas tree!
So, what are you waiting for? Keep reading to see 45 of the best Christmas ornament crafts for kids!
Looking for more Christmas craft? Check out this fun toddler Christmas tree craft for your little one to make this Christmas.
Kids Christmas Ornament Crafts
Turn popsicle sticks into adorable Christmas stars with this easy DIY ornament craft for kids.
This cinnamon stick Christmas tree ornament looks adorable and smells amazing.
Create a cute snow globe ornament without the mess with this easy water-free snow globe ornament craft.
Turn mason jar lids into cute snowmen with this simple ornament craft for kids.
Mason jar lids also make great wreath ornament crafts. Your kids will love decorating their own Christmas wreaths!
Use Dollar Tree supplies to make your own adorable Toy Story Christmas ornaments with your kids this holiday season.
Cinnamon ornaments are a classic holiday craft idea and simple enough for kids to make!
Turn salt dough into cute gingerbread men with these fun kids Christmas ornament crafts.
Turn popsicle sticks into a nativity stable for your Christmas tree with this easy craft tutorial.
Create a Christmas keepsake by adding your child's photo to Christmas ornament projects for kids with this simple craft.
Use felt to create simple no-sew Christmas ornaments.
Transform peanuts into adorable snowmen -- another great Christmas ornament kid craft idea.
Use an embroidery hoop to create this adorable DIY Santa ornament with your kids.
I bet these cute cinnamon stick reindeer ornaments smell amazing when they're hanging on your Christmas tree.
Make A Nativity Salt Dough Handprint Ornament For A DIY Christmas Gift!
Use your child's handprint to create a nativity scene and create an amazing keepsake ornament at the same time.
Minecraft lovers will have a blast making this fun creeper Christmas ornament craft for kids.
Turn a plain ball ornament into an adorable reindeer with this easy holiday ornament craft for kids.
This easy pom pom Christmas ornament craft is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers.
Turn clay into cute keepsake ornament crafts for kids by using cookie cutters and thumb prints.
If your kid loves crafting with perler beads, they're sure to love making this cute perler bead Christmas tree ornament.
Turn orange peels into adorable Christmas ornaments that will also make your Christmas tree smell amazing when you're finished making them.
Transform wood slices into a colorful Christmas ornament craft for kids with a little bit of paint and creativity.
Let your kids practice their fine motor skills by lacing buttons and turning them into cute button wreath ornaments.
If you have a unicorn lover at home, this ornament kids craft is sure to be a hit. Turn a mason jar lid ring into an adorable unicorn.
Use your child's fingerprints to create some fun keepsake ornament crafts for kids this Christmas.
Felt is a great craft supply for kids ornament crafts. Use felt to create fun nativity characters with this simple craft tutorial.
Add a pop of color to your Christmas tree with this fun and easy Christmas ornament craft for kids.
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Let your kids practice their "sewing" skills with this cute paper gingerbread lacing Christmas ornament craft.
Use Legos to create a fun Christmas tree ornament to hang on your tree this year.
Turn popsicle sticks into a cute Christmas window craft that will look adorable on your Christmas tree.
What kid wouldn't love making these adorable mini hats to hang on the Christmas tree this year?
Turn twigs into an adorable holiday wreath you can hang on your Christmas tree with this simple holiday craft for kids.
Use Jenga pieces to create some fun Christmas ornament crafts for kids with this easy DIY project.
Transform a tea light into an adorable Rudolph ornament when you make this simple Christmas ornament craft.
Turn Legos into a variety of fun Christmas ornaments with this list of fun kid-friendly ornament crafts.
Use old t-shirts to create cute Christmas ornaments with this easy craft for kids.
Use the free templates in this post to make your own candy cane kids Christmas ornament crafts.
These rainbow paper Christmas ornaments are sure to add some colorful fun to your Christmas tree this year.
With this cute bear ornament, your kids can create their own fuzzy teddy bear for the Christmas tree.
Make your own felt unicorns to hang on the Christmas tree with your kids this year with this simple craft idea.
Use melted crayon to create a cool galaxy Christmas ornament craft with your kids this holiday season.
Transform clothespins into cute reindeer you can hang on your Christmas tree with this cute craft for kids.
If you're looking for Christmas crafts for younger kids, you'll love these easy beaded candy cane ornaments.
All you need is paper to make this simple snowman ornament with your kids this holiday season.
With this easy Christmas craft, your kids can turn globe ornaments into adorable minions.
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Emily is a midwestern mom of two boys. She loves all things DIY — from home renovations to kids birthday party planning. Whether she’s making a new farmhouse craft for her home or helping her kids with a cool activity, you can bet she’s in the middle of some kind of DIY project (or three) right now!
I just love this idea! I have not been in the holiday spirit this year, not because I don’t love this time of year, but because I’m just not up for the pressures and buying that comes along with it. A project like this that I can do while watching movies next to the Christmas tree, and that will actually have meaning as a gift, is just the dose of spirit I need.