Crafting Christmas ornaments with little ones is a heartwarming way to embrace the festive spirit. These straightforward, vibrant projects are ideally suited for small hands and will transform your tree into a personalized, joyful display.
Circular Button Decorations
Delve into your button stash and encourage your kids to design a vibrant wreath ornament. Position buttons in a circular pattern on felt, secure them with glue, and attach a ribbon for display. It’s a delightful educational activity that teaches colors and shapes through crafting! The possibilities are endless!
Aromatic Dough Ornaments
Prepare a batch of gingerbread-scented play dough for children to shape into ornaments. Use cookie cutters to fashion festive shapes, and add buttons or beads for decoration. The aroma and texture make this a sensory delight! A feast for the senses!
Fluff Ball Christmas Trees
Utilize green pom-poms to fashion miniature Christmas tree ornaments. Adhere them in a triangular formation on cardboard, and include a small stick for the trunk. These petite trees are as enjoyable to create as they are to display! The smaller the better!
Recycled Carton Bells
Transform egg carton cups into festive bells with a small amount of paint and a tiny jingle bell. Have children paint the exterior, then attach the jingle bell inside with string. These bells are an excellent way to reuse materials and add sound to your decor! The sounds of the season!
Twinkle Star Decorations
Construct twinkle stars using wire and beads. Shape the wire into a star and have children fill it with colorful beads. These delicate ornaments capture light beautifully and add a hint of sophistication to the tree. Let your tree sparkle!
Paper Circle Snowman Faces
Convert basic paper circles into charming snowman faces. Have your preschoolers paint or draw the snowman’s features, then hang them with string. It’s a superb way for children to express their creativity through facial expressions! Let the creativity flow!
Salt Dough Handprint Memory
Salt dough ornaments are timeless, and I especially cherish making handprint versions. Simply combine flour, salt, and water, then gently press your child’s hand into the dough to create a precious memento. Once baked and painted, these ornaments beautifully preserve a moment in time. It’s a gift that keeps on giving!
Cardboard Roll Santa
Repurpose toilet paper rolls into jolly Santa Claus ornaments. Wrap them in red paper, add a cotton beard, and draw on a cheerful face. These Santas are a delightful way to teach children about recycling as they craft. Teach and create!
Outdoor Collage Decorations
Collect leaves, twigs, and small pinecones and glue them to a cardboard circle for an ornament inspired by nature. This is a wonderful method to bring a hint of the outdoors inside and engage children in a sensory crafting adventure. The beauty of nature at your fingertips!
Shimmering Disc Ornaments
Employ cardboard circles and invite children to coat them with sequins for a sparkling ornament. This project is ideally suited for young children who adore sparkle and provides them with an opportunity to practice patience and precision. Sparkle and shine!
Soft Fabric Candy Sticks
Cut red and white felt into strips and allow children to twist them into candy cane shapes. Secure with adhesive and add a ribbon for hanging. These felt candy canes are soft, safe, and ideal for young children to create. Safe fun for the whole family!
Wood Stick Snowflakes
Construct snowflakes using wood sticks and white paint. Arrange the sticks in a snowflake pattern, secure them with adhesive, and have the children paint them white or silver. Sprinkle a touch of glitter for a frosty effect! The magic of winter!
Scented Stick Reindeer
Transform cinnamon sticks into endearing reindeer with googly eyes and red pom-pom noses. Glue them together in a ‘V’ shape, add felt antlers, and you’ll have a rustic ornament that smells wonderful! What a feast for the senses!
Painted Cone Decorations
Nature offers the finest crafting resources! Gather pinecones during a walk, then let your children paint them in lively hues. Add a touch of sparkle with glitter, and you’ll have a captivating natural ornament. A dash of shimmer does wonders!
Jigsaw Piece Reindeer
Repurpose old jigsaw pieces into reindeer ornaments with googly eyes and red noses. Adhere pieces together to create a reindeer shape, and let the children add details with paint and felt. It’s a whimsical and resourceful craft! What a creative way to recycle!