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EASY DIY Christmas Ornaments for Kids They’ll Love

You’ll love this collection of DIY Christmas ornaments for kids! Have fun with salt dough, recycled items, paper, and more.

Over 25 DIY Christmas Ornaments for Kids

Ho ho hold onto your Santa hats, crafty families! We’re about to embark on a festive ornament-making adventure that’s perfect for the little elves in your household.

I’m going to show you over 25 DIY Christmas ornaments for kids – a jolly crafting foray into the world of glitter, glue, and all things sparkly!

Now, I know what you’re thinking – ‘Another DIY ornament post? What’s new this time?’

Well these aren’t your run-of-the-mill projects; these are the memory-making, tradition-forming, ‘look what I made!’ kind of ornaments.

We’re talking about over 25 unique ideas that are so simple yet so brilliant, you’ll wonder why you haven’t been making these Christmas crafts with your kids all along.

From sparkling snowflakes that don’t require a snowsuit to jolly Santas that won’t get stuck in your chimney, each of these DIY ornaments is a little parcel of holiday joy waiting to be unwrapped by eager little hands.

And the best part? They’re easy enough for kids to make, but fun enough that you’ll want to join in too (don’t worry, we won’t tell).

So, gather your craft supplies, round up the kiddos, and prepare to deck your halls with boughs of handmade holly.

Whether you’re looking to start a new family tradition, or just need a crafty distraction for a snowy afternoon, these DIY ornaments for kids are sure to bring smiles, spark creativity, and maybe even a little bit of holiday magic.

Scroll down to unveil a wonderland of easy, fun, and absolutely adorable ornament ideas that will light up your tree – and your child’s imagination.

Let’s make this holiday season one to remember, one homemade ornament at a time!

DIY Christmas Ornaments for Kids

Make great memories or keep the littles occupied during the holidays with this fantastic list of DIY ornaments for kids!


Let me know your favorite homemade Christmas ornaments that kids can make in the comments! I’d also love for you to check out the following posts:

Mary Beheim

Friday 8th of December 2023

I was looking for some simple, festive ideas for things to do with the grandkids and I see so many great possibilities here! Thanks so much and Merry Christmas!

Sheila Blaize

Tuesday 30th of November 2021

Very, very creative and beautiful and most of all least expensive! I have never thought of using felt to create such. I’m definitely going to make this wreath with our grand babies🌹