Who doesn’t love homemade Christmas ornaments? These festive ideas will keep your little elves busy for hours. And did we mention they make great DIY Christmas gifts?
Sweet Sticker OrnamentSweet Sticker OrnamentEven little kids can take homemade Christmas ornaments from drab to fab by adding fun and festive stickers. Just take standard ball ornaments and help them (gently!) press on holiday-themed stickers. Voila! A DIY ornament that’s totally tree-ready.
Eco-Friendly Frosty
Make this green snowman from bottle tops, jar lids, felt, and cotton batting from an old pillow. What makes it even more eco-friendly? You’ll reuse it year after year!
Oh, Christmas Tree
Trace a cookie cutter onto felt, then punch multiple holes. Glue plastic beads over holes and hang in a window — or on your tree.
Dashing Through the Snow
Plastic ball ornaments make the perfect rotund shape for this precious Santa. Craft his trusty sleigh from a large matchbox, felt, and rickrack.
Gift Wrap
Use Legos and pretty ribbons to create the adorable DIY present ornaments. And don’t fret: Your kids can untie the bow to get their toys back once the tree is ready to come down!
Chime In
An angel earns its wings every time you jingle this easy-to-make homemade Christmas ornament.
Twinkle, Twinkle
Thread straws and beads onto chenille stems to make colorful stars. (Since all of these crafts involve small pieces, make them with kids age 4 and up.)
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Cut two felt stockings from our template. Cut slits and stitch together with ribbon. Cute + easy = DIY ornament win!
