Christmas is right around the corner!
Think about a cozy setting, gathering with family, Christmas gifts, warm hoodies and sweatshirts as well as adorable ornaments. Sounds great, right? Creating your own Christmas decorations is one of the most effective ways to save money during the holiday season!
Taking a do-it-yourself approach to Christmas ornaments and decorations is a cost-effective method to achieve a sophisticated and distinctive appearance without draining your Christmas budget, leaving plenty for gift shopping.
Even if you don’t consider yourself particularly crafty, there’s no need to fret! These delightful and distinctive DIY Christmas decorations are kid-friendly.
Explore these ten charming and original DIY Christmas ornament ideas!
1. Mini Canvas Ornament
This incredibly simple DIY project encourages children to unleash their inner creativity and fashion miniature works of art that are perfect for enhancing any Christmas tree. All you need are acrylic craft paints and paint pens to adorn small canvases. Once the paint is dry, affix a ribbon hanger to the back using glue, and you’re ready to hang them on your tree. Looking for gift inspiration? These charming ornaments also double as delightful decorative gift tags for grandparents, teachers, babysitters, and friends!
2. Wrapped Candy Ornaments
Repurposing mismatched or unexciting ornaments is a clever idea! Begin by cutting a square of parchment paper, then position a round ornament at its center. Gently fold the paper around the ornament, resembling a piece of candy, and give it a twist to hold it in place. Finish the look by attaching decorative bows to both ends and voilà, it’s ready to hang.
3. Pine Cone Flower Ornaments
Employing robust floral clippers, snip off the lower portion of a pinecone – a series of cuts and twists usually does the trick. Apply hot glue to the base of the pinecone, then firmly attach it to a circular wooden disk. After allowing it to dry, affix a ribbon loop to the rear of the wooden disk for hanging.
4. Popsicle Stick Wreath
First, gather a supply of both small and large craft sticks, and encourage the kids to paint them in three varying shades of green. Then, using glue, affix the sticks onto a 12″ foam wreath, allowing them to overlap and intermingle the different green shades. Finally, complete the look with a festive touch by adding a red ribbon.
5. Paper Bag Snowflakes
Don’t be deceived by their intricate appearance; crafting these delicate paper snowflakes is easier than it seems! Grab your safety scissors and some craft paper, and let’s create these stunning window decorations.
6. Santa Advent Calendar
Assist Santa in perfecting his Christmas appearance, one cotton ball at a time. To begin, cut out Santa’s head and red hat from white and red paper. Add his eyes, rosy cheeks, and nose. Then, number his white beard from 1 to 25. Starting on December 1, encourage your kids to tape a cotton ball onto the beard each day until Santa’s beard is fully filled.
7. Candy Cane Place Card Holders
Indeed, these simple candy cane place card holders, held together with glue, exude an air of elegance when adorned with calligraphy. However, they acquire an adorable charm when the task of writing guests’ names is handed over to children.
8. Embellished Stocking
If you have the luxury of time, create a collection of personalized stockings for your whole family well in advance of Christmas morning. The process involves folding the stocking’s hem to affix ribbon or pom-pom trim and adorning it with festive stickers and felt cut-outs. After it dries completely, fill it with an assortment of delightful stocking stuffers. These funny and creative pairs of stock can be a perfect match with the kid’s clothes for a wonderful Christmas!
9. Paper Bag Snowman Puppet
This paper bag snowman craft is a straightforward and enjoyable way to keep the kids engaged when the weather is too chilly to venture outside. It’s a straightforward winter craft for kids that calls for just a few basic craft materials, likely already available in your craft stash. You can create it at home, in school, at daycare, or even during library story time!
10. Gingerbread Play Dough
Add a festive touch to a classic play dough recipe by incorporating cinnamon and ginger. The delightful scent will enhance the sensory experience during playtime.
Conclusion
Incorporating the joy of crafting into your holiday season can create lasting memories and cherished traditions. These 10 simple and imaginative DIY Christmas ornament ideas for kids provide a wonderful opportunity for families to bond, express their creativity, and add a personal touch to their Christmas tree.
Do you have any enjoyable DIY Christmas ornament concepts to share? Feel free to post them in the comments section!
