Homemade Christmas Ornaments For Kids To Make

When kids are little, they enjoy helping out with all of the tree trimming activities. Now is the time when you want to take advantage of that interest and let them experiment with some home Christmas ornaments that you can enjoy for years to come. Because, believe me, when they get into those teen years, most will no longer have an interest in such matters.

There are plenty of homemade Christmas ornaments for kids to make that are fairly simple, creative, and highly personalized. These little keepsakes will be treasured for many Christmases as they are brought out each year along with all of the memories.

 Here are a few ideas to get you started:

1.  Button Tree Ornaments by Things To Share And Remember

I love button crafts - probably because I have a suitcase full of old buttons! 

2.  Paint Brush Ornaments by Mud Pie Studio 

Who would have thought that a paint brush could make such a cute ornament?

3.  Icicle Ornaments by Happy Hooligans

Pipe cleaners and beads are all that are needed for these sparkly and colorful icicle ornaments.

4.  Snowmen Ornaments by Whatever...

These snowmen ornaments are so adorable.  You can see the kids in action putting these together in the step by step tutorial shown.

5.  Salt Dough Handprint Ornaments by Nest Of Posies

And, everyone needs a handprint ornament!  These are especially fun to pull out after the kids have grown.

Happy Crafting!

Gifts Kids Can Make

Gift giving, for the Christmas season, isn't just for the adults.  Kids have just as much fun giving special gifts to the important people in their lives.

Instead of just purchasing gifts, kids can make presents to put under the tree that are especially meaningful to the recipient.  Plus, you child will most likely have more fun creating something special than going out for a boring shopping trip.

There are plenty of easy gift ideas that kids can create that will be highly appreciated by grandparents, parents, or other friends and family.

Here are just a few ideas to get you started:

1.  Hand Soap Featuring Art Work by Givers Log

Hand soap that features the child's art work on the container will undoubtedly be so much appreciated by parents, grandparents or even teachers.  The tutorial includes some important tips but it is easy to follow and will result in a treasured gift.

2.  Artwork Checkbook or Passport Covers by Martha Stewart

I know I would rather have a fun checkbook cover, like one of these, rather than a plain blue or black one from the bank!  Kids can have fun creating any design that they want.

3.  Modern Art Plates by Craft Jr

This plate craft may just be my favorite.  It was inspired by some expensive Marimekko design plates.  These plates were created with dollar store plates and paint markers!  You have to see the inspiration plates compared to these.  Kids will be proud to give some of their very own modern art.

4.  Photo Snow Globes by Design Mom

Use recycled jars to make these fun photo snow globes.  It is a quick and easy project that kids will love to create.

5.  Melted Bead Ornaments - tutorial by Chica Circle

Finally, use cookies cutters as a form to create melted bead ornaments.  

Pine Cone Christmas Crafts

There are so many fun things to make for the holidays with just some simple pine cones.  Use pine cones from your own collection or purchase bags from the craft store to create one or more of these festive Christmas decorations.

All of these pine cone Christmas crafts are easy for kids to complete.  Just click on the links for the full step by step instructions.

1.  Pine Cone Reindeer by All Free Christmas Crafts:

All you need for these cute little reindeer are some pipe cleaners, googly eyes, pine cones and of course some red pom poms for those noses!

2.  Pine Cone Carolers by Spoonful:

I love how these carolers are made almost entirely from nature.  Just add a little paint and some construction paper and you have a fun project that is practically free.

3.  Pine Cone Elves by Belladia:

These elf ornaments are so adorable and are made from mini pine cones from a potpourri bag!  The wooden bead heads and pipe cleaner limbs are colorfully decorated with felt which is easy to cut and glue.

4.  Pine Cone Snowman by Family Crafts:

A collection of pine cone Christmas crafts wouldn't be complete without a lovable snowman!

5.  Pine Cone Angel by The Crafty Arty Kid:

These angels would look perfect hanging from a window or as an ornament on the Christmas tree.

6.  Pine Cone Christmas Trees by Starr Kissed:

And, speaking of Christmas trees, kids can make and decorate their very own trees with large pine cones.

Since many of these crafts require some of the same supplies such as pipe cleaners, beads, pom-poms and paint, you could spend an afternoon making several of these projects without spending a lot of money.

Kids Christmas Crafts

Now that Halloween is over, it is time to start thinking about Christmas and decorations coming up.  Kids love to get involved with this and I have found several great kids Christmas crafts that will have them spreading cheer around your place in no time.

1.  Peppermint Wreaths by Martha Stewart:

Instead of using glue, these edible ornaments are held together with icing.  These would be cute hanging from a metal tree as a centerpiece at a dessert table.

2.  Candy Cane Bead Ornament by All Kids Network:

This craft is an easy one to complete with pipe cleaners and beads.  Kids will have fun decorating the tree with their very own handmade ornaments.

3.  Snowman Jars by Art Craft Ideas.

Recycle your jars and let your kids make cute snowmen to line a shelf or table.  Just fill the jars with cotton batting and decorate with googly eyes and buttons.  Use fabric, ribbon, cupcake liners, pipe cleaners or any other trim that you have for extra embellishments.

4.  Pine Cone Angels by Nini Makes:

I love crafts involving pine cones and these little angels are just so sweet!  Just a few supplies are all that are needed to create these lovelies.  Click on the link for the step by step tutorial.

5.  Toilet Paper Roll Penguins by Our Big Earth:

Some wintry penguins made from recycled toilet paper rolls are going to be inexpensive and fun to make.  All you need to add is some construction paper, markers and maybe a little glitter!

Happy Crafting!