6 Homemade Holiday Ornaments for Kids

Making holiday ornaments for the Christmas tree is a special tradition and memory for so many kids! They are a great way to display kids’ creativity prominently during the holidays, and stock up on family keepsakes. It’s fun to see how everyone’s creativity changes over the years and reminisce on the holidays you have been lucky enough to spend together.

  • Visual aid of how to complete Swirly Ornaments
    Swirly Ornaments

    (Ages 6-11)

    Creating colorful ornaments for the Christmas tree is a great holiday tradition to start with your little ones.

  • Visual aid of how to complete Coffee Sleeve Ornament

    We love crafts that involve reusing items that would otherwise be thrown away. With this craft, you can enjoy a coffee break and help spark your child’s creativity at the same time.

  • Visual aid of how to complete Foil Punch Ornaments

    This holiday season, repurpose extra pie tins into luminary decorations for the Christmas tree. Show your holiday spirit by exploring new shapes, patterns, and lighting!

  • Visual aid of how to complete Peppermint Wreath Ornaments

    Pretty, simple wreaths made entirely from peppermints! Just put them in the oven, and let them make some holiday magic.

  • Visual aid of how to complete Washi Tape Ornament

    Now that the Christmas tree is up, all the kids want to do is create more ornaments to hang up! Here is a fun, quick, and low-mess option to do with washi tape.

  • Visual aid of how to complete Pressed Flower Ornaments

    Create beautiful pressed flower decorations, which can also double as great gift tags. If you have some leaves or flowers you want to preserve, try this DIY!

    To get all the materials and directions for handmade ornaments delivered to your door, check out our projects and purchase one before they all get snatched up! All of these are under $20.


Get inspired!