DIY Christmas Ornaments Kids Can Make

This year, instead of buying an expensive ornament try making one instead. Learn how to make this Twine wrapped Wreath ornament that is made with the ring from a mason jar lid. Simple and rustic ornaments can dress up a country Christmas tree or add whimsy to a slightly more formal one.

What is more rustic than mason jar lids, twine, and buttons? Add a pretty wired ribbon bow to match your decor. Don’t just stop at the tree add one of these to a gift wrapped in brown paper with a twine ribbon to make it rival the prettiest of department store wrapped packages.

Cinnamon Applesauce Ornaments are a fun tradition to make with your kids during the holidays! Just an FYI (an important one!) these are made from food ingredients, but please do not eat them!

You won’t believe how easy it is to transform mini terra cotta pots into these absolutely adorable gingerbread house ornaments! They are so fun to make – the clay pots act as a mini canvas to create a colorful gingerbread house scene that kids can customize any way they like.

Simple & cute Nativity Ornaments that are great for kids to make. These are perfect to use for Sunday School and for teaching about the real reason of Christmas (especially if you don’t do Santa).

Kid-made ornaments are like mini time capsules that bring you back to a snapshot in time. These Wood Ornaments are easy enough that any baby big enough to scribble with crayons can make them but big kids will still have fun, too.

Make a few for your tree but don’t forget the grandparents – they will love these sweet little scribbly ornaments, as well!

If you have a LEGO lover in your house, you probably have a whole bin full (or a floor full?) of LEGOs that you can use to build your own DIY ornaments!

LEGO Christmas ornaments are fun and eco friendly because after Christmas, you can take them apart you can keep using them the rest of the year – unlike the glass balls that take up space in your garage or attic 11 months out of the year.

If you are obsessed with unicorn crafts, it only makes sense to carry that obsession over into Christmas! This easy unicorn DIY project lets you turn a humble wood slice into a unicorn Christmas ornament.

This unicorn craft is super easy and perfect for kids to make. You could even personalize the unicorns by painting the back and then writing the creator’s name (or a gift recipient’s name). You can make your own wood cookies from trees that fall down during storms or buy them online.

Here’s an easy peasy craft for the holidays. Your little ones will love creating these pine cone pom pom ornaments. An adult will need to help with the hot glue, but otherwise, this is a child-friendly project. You can even get creative, and use colors other than red and green–like your favorite sports team’s colors! Have fun!

This simple ornament craft. It’s a fun way to use leftover Christmas wrapping paper. Kids will be able to help with this project too. These paper trees are so cute not only on the tree, but attached to your holiday packages.

Christmas time is a fun opportunity for little craft projects and handmade ornaments with kids. This reindeer ornament may start recycling bin but can come to life with a few little additions!

These simple to make angel ornaments are a whimsical, rustic craft nearly anyone can make. This fast craft can be customized to match your holiday decor. If you are looking for an easy to make ornament craft, this Angel Clothespin Ornament DIY is it!

One of the best Christmas stories is that of the Nutcracker. Make these adorable and fun DIY toy soldier Christmas decorations to bring the story to your children and your tree. They’re simple and inexpensive to make!

Pokemon Go Christmas Ornaments are a top homemade Christmas ornament to make for kids this year. Sit down and have a craft day, and create Pokemon Christmas Ornaments that will be fun to hang on your Christmas Tree.

If you like making homemade ornaments you are going to love these mitten ornaments made from homemade clay. This homemade clay recipe is amazing as the clay is bright white, is made from just 3 ingredients and you can easily draw on it once dry!

Santa salt dough handprint ornaments are the perfect Christmas craft for kids! Making Christmas salt dough ornaments couldn’t be easier using our easy salt dough recipe and these salt dough santa handprint ornaments make adorable Christmas keepsakes to bring out year after year.

One of the best and favorite things about Christmas is putting up the Christmas Tree. Check out these super cute Christmas Tree decorations which are simple easy and so fun to make!

Look at these super cute Woodland Doe Wood Slice Christmas decoration idea for you to try with your kids! These are really easy to make, and they are quite budget friendly.

Remember your favorite beach vacation every holiday season with these DIY driftwood Christmas tree ornaments! These driftwood Christmas tree ornaments will give your holiday decor a coastal feel, and make great Christmas gifts too!

These dried orange slices with star anise make the prettiest, natural and fragrant DIY Christmas ornaments for your tree! They’re so simple to make and look like glowing, stained-glass windows! All you need is 5 oranges, star anise, a needle and thread and a few hours of your time.

Are you ready for an incredibly easy Christmas craft project for kids to make!? Well, then you are in the right place. This Kids Pom Pom Christmas Ornament, made with supplies from Dollar Tree, is the perfect Christmas craft for little hands!

It would look cute hanging on your tree or would make great gifts for teachers during the holidays. These would also be a great project for Scouts or church groups since the cost is low and most kids will be able to make them.

‘Tis the season for some fun ornament crafting. Once you finish your holiday cooking, you can start on this darling Glitter Blub Ornament. This one is very easy so perfect for kids to make their own. Just beware of glitter getting everywhere!

Nothing says Merry Christmas like a sparkly Minecraft creeper ornament nestled in your Christmas tree. What? It’s doesn’t? Shhhhh, don’t tell the kids!